Istanbul Race 3 - Race 3
SANDOKAN (1) brings winning Istanbul form, scoring 1st over 1400m here on 8 Jul from barrier 1 and now draws 2, fourth-up and fit; that recent win over YONAGUNI (3) reads well, with YONAGUNI (3) 2nd in that race and earlier 2nd in a 1200m Bursa maiden. VICTORY XECE (2) is on a short turnaround after 17 Jul at Istanbul and owns two earlier wins, including a 1200m Elazig fillies race, and now draws the inside. ALDANA (5) was 4th of 6 in a 1200m 2Y COND here on 5 Jul and can hold a spot from barrier 3 stepping to 1300m.
Jockey: V.abi̇ş
Weight: Unknown
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Breakthrough winner over 1400m at Istanbul 16 days ago from the inside draw, fourth-up and finding his feet this prep. Drops 100m and draws barrier 2 here, with 55kg last time after carrying as much as 57kg earlier in the campaign. Progressive profile at the track (3:1-0-0) and the setup looks suitable for another forward showing.
Last Starts 17 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 | 08/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Enes Bozdağ | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 21/06/2026 | - | 2Y COND 5 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | M Keçeci̇ | 53kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 8/11 | 14/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ö.yildirim
Weight: Unknown
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Two wins from four this season, including a 1200m Elazig success in a 2Y COND FILLIES race, mark a progressive profile. Back on a short 7-day turnaround after finishing 5th of 9 over 1200m at Istanbul, and now draws barrier 1 with a slight drop back to 1100m. Solid credentials and a favourable gate give her a practical chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 07/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | H Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 22/06/2026 | - | 2Y COND FILLIES | $0.00 | Elazig | 1200m | GOOD | Mehmet Emi̇n Doğan | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Diyarbakir | 1000m | Feri̇t Yardimci | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: G.kocakaya
Weight: Unknown
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Runner-up in two of the last three, including at Istanbul over 1400m on 8 Jul when beaten a nose by Sandokan. Drops 100m here and draws barrier 5 after jumping from 8 last time, with a consistent prep highlighted by 2 seconds from 5 runs this season. Fits well at this trip and looks ready to hold form.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 08/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Halef Kati | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 19/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1100m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 24/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Y.ş.gümüş
Weight: Unknown
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Has raced exclusively at Istanbul this prep and has yet to hit the frame from four runs, most recently 8th of 8 over 1200m on 3 Jul. Earlier efforts included 7th of 8 in a 2Y race over 1200m on 19 Jun (57kg) and 6th of 6 over 1100m on GOOD going. Draws barrier 4 today and trims back 100m, so a modest step forward would be a positive.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 03/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ertuğrul Cankiliç | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 19/06/2026 | - | 2Y | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | Erhan Aktuğ | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 05/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1100m | GOOD | Ertuğrul Cankiliç | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 17/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 800m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.yildiz
Weight: Unknown
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Third-up and drawn well in barrier 3, coming off a 4th of 6 over 1200m at Istanbul on 5 Jul in 2Y COND when carrying 52kg behind Harun Reis. That was an improvement on the debut 8th of 10 over 1000m on 24 May, and he meets a similar setup with a slight distance rise of 100m. With 19 days between runs and a jockey change to A.yildiz, he looks to be building into the prep.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 05/07/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | UNKNOWN | Erhan Aktuğ | 52kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |