Istanbul Race 6 - Race 6
YÜREK ŞAH (11) maps well from barrier 1 and comes off a solid 3rd at Istanbul on 2 Aug over 1300m (GOOD) carrying 57kg, now second-up and out to 1500m. BOZALAN (2) is on a short turnaround after a 4th here on 7 Aug over 1200m (GOOD) with 57kg and had placed 3rd at 1400m two starts back. FATIHINASLANI (7) was a handy 4th at Istanbul on 2 Aug over 1300m (GOOD) with 57kg and draws better. EFE KAPTAN (6) is fourth-up and was a close 5th here on 7 Aug over 1200m (GOOD) with 57kg, which reads well for 1500m.
Jockey: N.avci̇
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 3rd over 1200m at Istanbul on 27 May (GOOD) from barrier 12, and was a close-up 4th here over 1400m on 26 Jul from barrier 3 with 57kg. Returns to 1300m and draws barrier 8 with the same rider engaged, which looks a reasonable setup given the recent improvement. Competitive on latest evidence and capable of holding a spot in the finish.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 26/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/13 | 10/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | M A Solmaz | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 9/12 | 21/06/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Ertuğrul Cankiliç | 55kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/12 | 12/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | Vedat Abi̇ş | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 3/12 | 27/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/13 | 15/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.çeli̇k
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back on a short turnaround after a 4th of 15 over 1200m at Istanbul seven days ago under 57kg, finishing behind Arabian Nights. Consistent recent form also includes a 3rd over 1400m on 26 Jul, and he now comes back to 1100m with a significant barrier shift from 3 to 10. Genuine each-way claims if he holds that level.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/11 | 26/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 10/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | S Akbulat | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 12/13 | 15/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Mehmet Nuri̇ Sunkar | 57kg | - | - | 13 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: U.levent
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
On the quick 7-day turnaround after finishing 8th of 15 over 1200m at Istanbul, and now stretches 300m out in trip. Barrier improves from 6 to 3, with U.levent taking over, and carries similar weight to recent runs at this track where he’s yet to place (Istanbul: 4:0-0-0). Needs to lift but the draw and setup tweak could help him settle and finish closer.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | M T Coşkun | 53kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 26/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Gökhan Bektaş | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | Ertuğrul Cankiliç | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 10/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 12/15 | 15/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sanliurfa | 1300m | A Çankaya | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 5/10 | 25/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sanliurfa | 1200m | GOOD | Ni̇zametti̇n Demi̇r | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: M.kaya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Found the line well when 4th of 11 at Bursa over 1400m (3Y MDN) 21 days ago, with Urasefe winning, and was 3rd at Kocaeli over 1400m prior. Returns to Istanbul where he’s had two runs without a placing, and draws barrier 11 with a slight 100m step up in trip. Honest recent efforts suggest he can be competitive with luck from the gate.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 24/07/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | Gökhan Bektaş | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 07/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | Gökhan Bektaş | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 9/12 | 12/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | Erhan Aktuğ | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 7/11 | 03/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | A Kaçmaz | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: G.kocakaya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a single run this season, having finished 10th of 11 over 1300m at Istanbul 12 days ago on GOOD going. Rises 200m in trip and moves from barrier 7 to 9, with G.kocakaya taking over the ride at 57kg. Needs to lift on that debut effort but can improve with the run under the belt.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Müs.çeli̇k
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back on a short 7-day turnaround after a solid 5th of 15 over 1200m at Istanbul, and now draws barrier 7 after working from 10 last time. Earlier this prep he was 5th of 14 from the outside alley in a 3Y COND over 1300m, suggesting he handles these trips. With another favourable gate and the same trainer, a similar showing looks within reach.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Erhan Aktuğ | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 26/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | H Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/14 | 01/07/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Erhan Aktuğ | 57kg | - | - | 14 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: V.abi̇ş
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a solid 4th of 10 at Istanbul over 1300m 12 days ago, drawn widest and beaten 0L behind Dayday. Drops 200m and draws better from barrier 6, which could help him settle handier under 57kg. Well placed to build on that debut effort.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Gök.bektaş
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up and returning after 28 days, he draws wider in barrier 12 after barrier 4 last time. His two Istanbul runs have been unplaced, including 11th of 11 over 1600m on 17/07 and 8th of 9 over 1200m on 03/06 when carrying 57kg. Needs to lift but the slight drop in trip could help stabilise his effort.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | Görkem Özçeli̇k | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 03/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Erhan Aktuğ | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: S.özen
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a 5th of 10 at Istanbul over 1300m 12 days ago, drawn the rail and carrying 57kg behind Erhanhan. Steps up 200m and now maps from barrier 13 under S. Özen, with the N. Kaya pairing having one prior start together. Tricky gate but the quick turnaround and added trip could help him progress.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | S Özen | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: G.özçeli̇k
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second up after a single Istanbul run 12 days ago, finishing 6th of 10 over 1300m on GOOD at 57kg behind Dayday. Faces a 200m rise to 1500m and a markedly wider draw, out to barrier 14 from 1, which shapes a different run. Scope to improve with racing, but the gate tests him.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: M.t.coşkun
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a promising debut 12 days ago at Istanbul, finishing 3rd of 10 over 1300m (GOOD) for M Demirtaş from barrier 8 with 57kg, behind Dayday and Besni. Draws barrier 1 now and steps to 1500m, which could suit given the strong first run. Well placed to build on that fresh placing.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: B.akçay
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
On a short 7-day turnaround and draws barrier 5 after racing from 3 last week at Istanbul. Best recent effort was 4th of 5 over 1400m at Istanbul on 8 Jul (52kg, GOOD), with subsequent runs at 1600m and 1200m finishing 9th and 11th. Needs to lift but the quick back-up and a handy gate could help stabilize her form.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | B Akçay | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 12/13 | 24/07/2026 | - | 3Y OPEN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | B Çeti̇n | 52kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 08/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | B Çeti̇n | 52kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 02/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | K Gökçe | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 15/15 | 22/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | HEAVY | K Gökçe | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Z.karabulut
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Fourth-up and on a 7‑day turnaround after finishing 8th of 15 over 1200m at Istanbul, drawn wide that day. Earlier this prep she was 5th of 13 in a 3Y FILLIES COND over 1200m, carrying 57kg from barrier 4 behind Darling Solo. Drops back 300m today with barrier 2, which could help her settle closer and build on those efforts.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Zülfükar Karabulut | 52kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 26/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 5/13 | 19/07/2026 | - | 3Y FILLIES COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Zülfükar Karabulut | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: F.s.m.sansar
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back to 1200m and drawn better in barrier 4 after a wide gate when 6th of 10 in a 3Y FILLIES COND at Istanbul over 1200m on 19 Jul (57kg, GOOD). On a 7-day turnaround from Istanbul where she finished 12th of 15 over 1200m; sticks with Istanbul and should get a softer run from the draw.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 30/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | GOOD | Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 19/07/2026 | - | 3Y FILLIES COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |