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Istanbul Race 8 - Race 8
DIRE WOLF (1) appeals from barrier 3 after winning at Istanbul over 1400m on 28 Jun from gate 13; he’s 2:1-0-1 at the track/trip and has a strong record with H. Karataş (6:3-0-2). MUCHO BUENO (4) draws the rail and drops 1000m after the 2400m G1 on 28 Jun; prior 2nd here at 1600m on 17 May and he’s 2:1-1 at 1400m. JAZZ RUNNER (3) also drops 1000m and was a 1400m winner here on 15 Apr; barrier improves to 4 after drawing 17 last start. WHIZBANG (6) owns a 1400m record of 2:1-1 and was 6th in the 2400m G1 here on 28 Jun from barrier 21, so the return to 1400m looks suitable.
Race Time:5:30 PM
Friday, July 24, 2026Track:N/A
Weather:N/A
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:1400m
1
Dıre Wolf (3)3313411
Trainer: M.aydoğdi̇ 12 mths 7: 3-0-3
Jockey: H.karataş
Weight: Unknown
3 yo
Sire: Touch The Wolf
Dam: Fast Tabitha
Dam's Sire: Fast Company
Stats
Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %42.86%
Place %85.71%
Career7: 3-0-3
Track7: 3-0-3
Distance2: 1-0-1
Tr / Dist2: 1-0-1
1st Up1: 0-0-1
2nd Up1: 0-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good5: 3-0-1
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Arrives off back-to-back Istanbul wins, most recently taking a 17-runner 1400m on 28 Jun from barrier 13 with Wolf Rules second. Draws barrier 3 now and retains H Karataş, the pairing at (6:3-0-2). Proven at the track (7:3-0-3), so a solid showing is on the cards.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17 | 28/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | H Karataş | 58kg | - | - | 13 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 05/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | H Karataş | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/11 | 17/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | H Karataş | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/11 | 01/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD3 | H Karataş | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 11/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | H Karataş | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/13 | 28/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | H Karataş | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 3/11 | 24/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | Ayhan Kurşun | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
2
El Gladiador (2)1142X22201
Trainer: U.bi̇li̇k 12 mths 11: 4-4-0
Jockey: G.kocakaya
Weight: Unknown
3 yo
Sire: Kaneko
Dam: Avventura
Dam's Sire: Johannesburg
Stats
Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %36.36%
Place %72.73%
Career11: 4-4-0
Track11: 4-4-0
Distance2: 0-1-0
Tr / Dist2: 0-1-0
1st Up2: 0-1-0
2nd Up1: 0-1-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good7: 2-2-0
Soft1: 0-1-0
Heavy1: 0-1-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Arrives off a last-start Istanbul 1200m win on 12 Jul, defeating Giralamo with 58kg from barrier 9 on Good. Up 200m to 1400m where he’s placed (2:0-1-0), and draws barrier 2; his Istanbul record is strong (11:4-4-0). Well placed to hold form from the soft gate.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 12/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 16/18 | 28/06/2026 | - | GROUP 2 3Y | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2000m | GOOD | Özcan Yildirim | 58kg | - | - | 15 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2000m | GOOD | Özcan Yildirim | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 22/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1900m | HEAVY | Özcan Yildirim | 54kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD3 | Özcan Yildirim | 53kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 26/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | SOFT | Özcan Yildirim | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 07/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD3 | H Karataş | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 03/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Özcan Yildirim | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 11/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | H Karataş | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 1/7 | 11/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | Özcan Yildirim | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 0/8 | 25/05/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Özcan Yildirim | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
3
Jazz Runner (4)4451101840
Trainer: H.yüzbaşi 12 mths 13: 5-1-0
Jockey: N.avci̇
Weight: Unknown
3 yo
Sire: Bluegrass Cat
Dam: Miss Maker
Dam's Sire: Distorted Humor
Stats
Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %38.46%
Place %46.15%
Career13: 5-1-0
Track11: 5-1-0
Distance1: 1-0-0
Tr / Dist1: 1-0-0
1st Up1: 0-1-0
2nd Up1: 1-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good10: 4-1-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy1: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Drops sharply from 2400m GROUP 1 at Istanbul where he finished 20th of 22 from barrier 17, back to 1400m at which he’s unbeaten at this track and trip (1:1-0-0). Barrier 4 is a meaningful improvement, and he’s effective from barriers 4–6 (5:3-1-0). With a strong Istanbul record (11:5-1-0) and this-season figures (13:5-1-0), he looks set to improve.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/22 | 28/06/2026 | - | GROUP 1 3Y | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2400m | GOOD | Fati̇h Rüstem Bebek | 58kg | - | - | 17 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 17/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 15/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | Akin Sözen | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 11/14 | 29/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Izmir | 1700m | HEAVY | Akin Sözen | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 54kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 18/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD3 | Akin Sözen | 54kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 13/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 15/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 31/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 17/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 58.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 05/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD3 | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 07/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD3 | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
4
Mucho Bueno (1)21244X2120
Trainer: H.yüzbaşi 12 mths 12: 3-6-0
Jockey: V.abi̇ş
Weight: Unknown
3 yo
Sire: Tizway
Dam: Belief In Me
Dam's Sire: Henrythenavigator
Stats
Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %25.00%
Place %75.00%
Career12: 3-6-0
Track12: 3-6-0
Distance2: 1-1-0
Tr / Dist2: 1-1-0
1st Up2: 0-2-0
2nd Up1: 1-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good10: 2-5-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Sharp drop of 1000m back to 1400m looks suitable, with a 1400m record of (2:1-1) and an inside draw; he’s also strong from low barriers (1–3: 3:2-1-0). Last start he was 11th of 22 in the Istanbul 2400m GROUP 1 3Y from barrier 10, but prior Istanbul efforts included 2nd over 1600m with 58kg behind Upamecano and a 1500m win carrying 54kg over True Blue. Back to a proven trip from barrier 1, he profiles to run well.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/22 | 28/06/2026 | - | GROUP 1 3Y | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2400m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 17/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | Akin Sözen | 54kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 11/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2000m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 54kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/14 | 16/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1800m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/15 | 26/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD3 | Ayhan Kurşun | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 05/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD3 | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/12 | 12/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 03/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 09/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Ertuğrul Cankiliç | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 11/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | Akin Sözen | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 2/8 | 25/05/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
5
Snow Leopard (5)1111245006
Trainer: H.sunkar 12 mths 16: 5-3-2
Jockey: H.çi̇zi̇k
Weight: Unknown
3 yo
Sire: Native Khan
Dam: Mara Despina
Dam's Sire: Oratorio
Stats
Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %31.25%
Place %62.50%
Career16: 5-3-2
Track4: 0-0-0
Distance9: 4-2-0
Tr / Dist3: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 1-0-1
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good8: 0-1-2
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Prolific this season (13:5-2-0) and owns a strong 1400m record (9:4-2-0). On a short turnaround after finishing 6th of 7 over 1200m at Ankara on 16 Jul behind Aspendip, and now steps up 200m. Back to 1400 looks a positive on exposed stats, with H.çi̇zi̇k having his second ride.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 16/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 12/17 | 28/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 12/13 | 06/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 2200m | GOOD | E Çi̇zi̇k | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/11 | 01/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD3 | H Çi̇zi̇k | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 15/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | Ayhan Kurşun | 53kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Antalya | 1500m | Ayhan Kurşun | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 1/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Antalya | 1300m | Ayhan Kurşun | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 1/5 | 19/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Antalya | 1400m | Ayhan Kurşun | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 1/5 | 05/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Antalya | 1400m | Ayhan Kurşun | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 06/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Antalya | 1400m | Ayhan Kurşun | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 2/5 | 26/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Antalya | 1400m | Ertuğrul Cankiliç | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 4/5 | 10/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Serh Çeli̇k | 53kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 25/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Antalya | 1400m | Serh Çeli̇k | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 2/8 | 10/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | E Çi̇zi̇k | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 28/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | E Çi̇zi̇k | 53kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 19/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Mehmet Akyavuz | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
6
Whizbang (6)3132X92176
Trainer: E.mutlu 12 mths 15: 6-3-2
Jockey: S.boyraz
Weight: Unknown
3 yo
Sire: Sadler's Joy
Dam: Value Chain
Dam's Sire: Dr Fong
Stats
Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %40.00%
Place %73.33%
Career15: 6-3-2
Track4: 1-0-1
Distance2: 1-1-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 1-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-1-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good12: 5-2-2
Soft2: 1-1-0
Heavy1: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Back 1000m to 1400m looks a plus, with a 1400 record of (2:1-1-0) and an Istanbul mark of (4:1-0-1). Last start he was 6th of 22 in the Istanbul GROUP 1 3Y over 2400m from barrier 21 behind Bay Nalçakan, and now draws barrier 6, so the setup looks more favourable.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/22 | 28/06/2026 | - | GROUP 1 3Y | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2400m | GOOD | S Boyraz | 58kg | - | - | 21 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 17/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | Seli̇m Kaya | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/11 | 01/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD3 | Seli̇m Kaya | 58kg | - | - | 13 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | SOFT | Seli̇m Kaya | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 23/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Adana | 1800m | HEAVY | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 15/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Seli̇m Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/15 | 26/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD3 | Seli̇m Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 16 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 27/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1600m | GOOD | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1600m | SOFT | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 16/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | GOOD | H Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 19/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Ahmet Çeli̇k | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 28/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 55kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 05/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 10/05/2025 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 900m | GOOD | H Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |