Istanbul Race 7 - Edi̇p Çi̇zmeci̇
ELITE TOUCH (3) sets the standard after winning a 1200m Istanbul juvenile on 2 Aug (GOOD) with 57kg, having twice run 2nd prior; drawn 2 and stays at 57kg. MAJESTUOSA (5) was runner‑up to ELITE TOUCH (3) in that 2 Aug race and has strong Istanbul stats (2 wins, 1 second from 3); back to 1400m suits on recent pattern. ADA EFSANESI (1) is second‑up and maps well from barrier 1 after a debut win over 1300m here 14 days ago; up 2kg to 57kg. BELLEZA (2) has an excellent Istanbul record and reunites with a jockey/trainer combo that is 2 from 2; barrier 5 is a positive compared to last start’s 9.
Jockey: E.çankaya
Weight: 57kgs
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Impressive debut winner at Istanbul over 1300m in a 2Y COND from barrier 1, beating Wind Of Romance, and now returns second up from the same draw. Carries 57kg after 55kg last time and steps 100m, with a perfect (Istanbul:1:1-0-0) profile. Well set up to progress off that first-up win.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 14/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | B Akçay | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: G.kocakaya
Weight: 57kgs
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Four-time Istanbul winner (track record 5:4-0-0) who strung together four straight, including a 2Y GROUP 3 over 1200m on 5 Jul with Gökhan Kocakaya up. Freshened 26 days since a 6th over 1200m and now draws better (barrier 5 after 9) while returning to 57kg. Proven at the track and distance with strong jockey synergy, so a rebound is within reach.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 05/07/2026 | - | 2Y GROUP 3 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | UNKNOWN | Gökhan Kocakaya | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/06/2026 | - | 2Y COND 5 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1100m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 15/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 18/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 900m | SOFT | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: V.abi̇ş
Weight: 57kgs
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Progressive profile at Istanbul with a (3:1-2-0) track record, breaking through last start over 1200m (GOOD) on 2 Aug from barrier 7. Previously twice runner-up, including at 1000m first-up and again at 1200m behind Majestuosa, and now draws barrier 2 with a 200m drop in trip. Well placed from the low draw and proven around here to give another bold showing.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | H Karataş | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 03/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | H Karataş | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 2/11 | 14/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | H Karataş | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Serh.çeli̇k
Weight: 57kgs
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Fourth-up and on a short turnaround (10 days) after consecutive 5th-place finishes at Ankara over 1200m and 1400m. Carries 57kg today, up 4kg from those runs, but draws handier in barrier 4 after barrier 5 last time; steps back 200m which may suit at this stage of his prep. Needs to show improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 18/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | S Yazicioğlu | 53kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 11/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | S Yazicioğlu | 53kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 07/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | M Kiyak | 53kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.kurşun
Weight: 57kgs
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Strong Istanbul record (3:2-1) and draws barrier 3, with two prior 1200m wins here including over Elite Touch. Latest 6th in a GROUP 1 2Y at Ankara 1300m and now drops 100m while rising 2kg to 57kg after a 13-day turnaround. Returns to preferred track and trip and looks well set to bounce back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 15/08/2026 | - | GROUP 1 2Y | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/13 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | H Karataş | 54kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 03/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 900m | SOFT | Müslüm Çeli̇k | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |