Istanbul Race 4 - Race 4
RETRO SHOW (7) brings consistent Istanbul form, placing 3rd over 1300m in a 2Y MDN last start and again on debut at 1000m; stays on the up despite barrier 10. YONAGUNI (1) has strong 1400m/Istanbul stats and was 2nd to Sandokan over 1400m here; fitter on a 10‑day turnaround with 59kg. SHADE OF AMIDALA (11) is third‑up and comes off a 2nd over 1300m here; up 100m suits. MY ZEKO (6) has a 2nd over 1000m here and two subsequent 4ths; honest and maps to be competitive at 57kg.
Jockey: M.s.çeli̇k
Weight: 59kgs
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Proven at Istanbul 1400m with a 2nd on 8 Jul and a solid run of placings through June–July, including seconds to Sandokan and Ponca on good ground. Comes here off a 5th over 1200m 10 days ago and now rises 4kg to 59kg while stretching back out 200m from that run. Consistent juvenile with a handy track and distance profile who can be competitive again from barrier 7.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 09/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | H Karataş | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 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: A.sözen
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up after a 4th of 10 at Istanbul over 1200m (Good), carrying 57kg from barrier 5, with Akin Sözen aboard. Steps to 1400m and draws barrier 6; with the same rider engaged and a minor gate shift, this looks a suitable progression.
Last Starts 19 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 | 31/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: U.levent
Weight: 53kgs
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Fourth-up and draws the inside after jumping from wider gates at Istanbul the last twice, which could help his settling. His best run this prep was a 4th at Elazig over 1100m on good going, and he comes back slightly in trip from 1400m with 53kg. From barrier 1, he gets a more economical run and can improve on recent Istanbul efforts.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 22/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | FAST | Mertcan Çeli̇k | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 08/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Mürsel Kayi̇ş | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 03/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Elazig | 1100m | GOOD | Yusuf Cengi̇z | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: N.avci̇
Weight: 57kgs
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Debuted 124 days ago at Istanbul over 800m, finishing 4th of 7 from barrier 1 in a Good track juvenile, carrying 57kg behind Rapid Shot. Resumes first up from barrier 3 and stretches out 600m, which presents a very different test. Fitness and how he handles the rise in trip will be key to his prospects.
Last Starts 124 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 17/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 800m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.yildiz
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumes first up after an Istanbul 1000m debut where he finished 10th of 10 from barrier 2 under 57kg on Good ground. Draws barrier 2 again and rises 400m in trip, which offers a different setup. With that experience and the step to 1400m, improvement is possible.
Last Starts 87 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 24/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: E.çi̇zi̇k
Weight: 57kgs
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Progressive 2YO with a solid Istanbul record (4:0-1-0), highlighted by a 2nd over 1000m in a 2Y MDN behind Innerbloom when carrying 57kg. Held 4th over 1300m here 21 days ago in 2Y MDN, and now draws barrier 5 with a slight drop back to 1200m. Honest in this grade and maps to be competitive again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/07/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 10/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 800m | GOOD3 | Ayhan Kurşun | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: G.kocakaya
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up and consistent with back-to-back 3rds at Istanbul on good going, latest over 1300m in a 2Y MDN behind Arda Jr and Shade Of Amidala carrying 57kg. Steps to 1400m today after 100m rise and draws barrier 10 (up 5), with the same rider who has been aboard for both placings; holding form and suited to a progressive prep.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 29/07/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: S.kaya
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up after a debut 4th of 11 at Istanbul over 1000m on good going, drawn wide that day from barrier 8 and carrying 57kg. Steps up 400m and draws better in barrier 4, which could help him settle and finish off. With the experience of that run, he looks open to improvement.
Last Starts 66 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 | 14/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.kaçmaz
Weight: 55kgs
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Fourth-up and coming off consecutive 4th placings at Istanbul over 1200m and 1300m, most recently from barrier 3 under 53kg. Rises to 55kg and draws wider in barrier 12, with a slight step up in trip, but has been holding position in small fields on good ground. Honest enough through the line to be competitive again with luck from the gate.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 26/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 53kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 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 |
Jockey: H.çi̇zi̇k
Weight: 55kgs
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Debuted at Istanbul over 1000m, finishing 4th of 10 from barrier 9 in a Good track juvenile on 55kg, behind winner Atomic Age. Resumes first up after 87 days with a 400m rise to 1400m and a slightly wider draw (11), which presents a new test. Sound debut suggests scope to improve with race experience, but the extra trip is the query.
Last Starts 87 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 | 24/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 55kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: V.abi̇ş
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up and comes off a 2nd at Istanbul over 1300m in a 2Y MDN, splitting Arda Jr and this runner after racing from barrier 4 at 55kg on Good. Prior run was 9th over 1000m from the outside draw, so the barrier shift to 8 today is a slight improvement and the 100m rise looks suitable. Track and Good-ground placings suggest a genuine chance to hold form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 29/07/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | E Çi̇zi̇k | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 55kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Burak Akçay
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up after two Istanbul 1200m runs on Good, finishing 5th then 7th, and now drops 2kg to 55kg with a slight 200m distance rise. Drawn barrier 9 after a wide gate last time, with Burak Akçay taking over for the first time. Needs to lift on exposed maiden efforts but the lighter weight and new rider offer some scope for improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 05/08/2026 | - | 2YF MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Erhan Aktuğ | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |