Istanbul Race 8 - Race 8
DAVUTPAŞA (3) maps as the one to beat fourth up, holding consistent Istanbul form with 2nd of 15 over 1200m on 7 Aug and now rises 400m from a softer barrier 4. BOZALAN (2) draws the rail and brings a strong last-start 2nd of 14 at Istanbul over 1500m, and has multiple recent top-four efforts at the track. PAVLA (11) is a danger after a 2nd of 15 at Istanbul over 1200m and stays well in at 55kg from barrier 6. ARKANBERK (1) can improve back to 1600m after earlier Ankara placings at 1200m and 1600m, and arrives on a short turnaround from nine days.
Jockey: E.çi̇zi̇k
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Consistent at 1200–1600m this prep with placings at Ankara, including 3rd over 1600m on firm and a 3rd in a 3Y MDN at 1200m. Forgive the Istanbul run 9 days ago when 11th of 13; he draws barrier 3 today and carries 59kg after a 2kg rise. Back to 1600m with a handy gate gives him a chance to settle and finish off.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 19/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | E Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/14 | 11/08/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1600m | FIRM | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 11/07/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Mert Gökalp Arslan | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 23/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | SOFT | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 16/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1000m | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 6/15 | 30/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 900m | GOOD | Mehmet Nuri̇ Sunkar | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: E.çankaya
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Brings solid recent form, finishing 2nd at Istanbul over 1500m on 16 Aug after drawing barrier 10, and has since drawn the inside gate. Steps up 2kg to 59kg and stretches slightly in trip, with a prior 4th at 1600m here on 17 Jul adding confidence at the mile. With the rail draw and consistent Istanbul record (6:0-1-1), he can give a good account.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 16/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 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: G.kocakaya
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Ultra-consistent at Istanbul with (3:0-2-1) this prep, including 2nd over 1200m on 7 Aug (57kg) and 2nd on 10 Jul. Rises 2kg to 59kg and stretches 400m from recent 1200m runs, but draws better in barrier 4 after jumping from 9 last time. Honest profile suggests he can be competitive again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/13 | 10/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Berk Gökçe | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 3/14 | 01/07/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: V.abi̇ş
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a debut 3rd at Istanbul over 1300m, beaten 0L under 57kg from barrier 7 behind Erhanhan and Korman Şah. Steps up 300m and sticks with V. Abi̇ş; holds a 1:0-0-1 record at the track and with the rider. Progressive profile and the extra trip could suit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: M.s.çeli̇k
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 3 months and draws barrier 2, returning to Istanbul with 57kg. Best of last prep was a 4th of 12 over 1200m here on GOOD, and now he stretches out 400m. Capable of improving with the soft draw and added trip.
Last Starts 94 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 27/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/13 | 15/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | H Karataş | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Gök.bektaş
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply last time at Istanbul, finishing 4th of 14 over 1500m from barrier 12 with 57kg, and now draws better in barrier 5. That was a clear step forward from his prior 1600m run here, and he sticks to a similar trip with the same rider booked. Fourth-up and with a kinder map, he can hold that progress.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 16/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Gökhan Bektaş | 57kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 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: A.kurşun
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Proved competitive at Istanbul three runs back when 2nd over 1400m (59kg), and also has a solid local record (Istanbul 7:0-3-2). Comes here 12 days after a 1500m run and drops slightly in trip with 60kg from barrier 11, a gate where it has previously placed. Honest profile at the track suggests it can be around the mark with a smooth run from the draw.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 16/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | H Karataş | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 04/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 55kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 26/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 59kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 12/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Fesi̇h Çeti̇nbaş | 54kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/13 | 05/07/2026 | - | 3YF MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | UNKNOWN | Gökhan Kocakaya | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 21/06/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 12/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | H Karataş | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 2/10 | 30/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/11 | 16/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1000m | E Çankaya | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 4/12 | 07/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1000m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/15 | 24/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | SOFT | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 14 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: M.kaya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Ultra-consistent this prep with three straight 2nds at Bursa, most recently in a 3Y MDN over 1200m on 14 Aug carrying 57kg. Rises 400m in trip and shifts from barrier 2 to 10, with M.kaya taking over, so the run shape changes, but the honest form holds up. Genuine chance to be in the finish again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 14/08/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Mustafa Çi̇çek | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/15 | 31/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | Mustafa Çi̇çek | 57kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/14 | 15/06/2026 | - | 3Y F COND | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Okan Gökçe | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: G.özçeli̇k
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Fourth-up and improving at Istanbul, running 4th of 12 over 1500m on 16 Aug (55kg) behind Ulu Ağaç after a 5th over 1400m on 26 Jul. Faces a 100m rise in trip and jumps from a wider barrier 12, with G. Özçelik taking over; consistent recent efforts suggest she can be competitive again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 16/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/11 | 26/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 55kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 19/07/2026 | - | 3Y FILLIES COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Erhan Aktuğ | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.kaçmaz
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
On a short turnaround after finishing 9th at Kocaeli over 1400m eight days ago from the outside barrier, and now draws better in 9 with 55kg. Prior Istanbul runs this prep include 8th over 1200m in 3Y FILLIES COND with 57kg and two subsequent 9ths. Needs to lift on recent figures but the improved gate and slight weight rise from last start offer a tidier setup.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 20/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | GOOD | Y Ş Gümüş | 53kg | - | - | 14 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/15 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe | 52kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 26/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Uğur Levent | 52kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/13 | 19/07/2026 | - | 3Y FILLIES COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Erhan Aktuğ | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Müs.çeli̇k
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Found marked improvement third-up when 2nd at Istanbul over 1200m on 7 Aug (55kg), chasing Arabian Nights in a 15-runner race. Now fourth-up with a 400m rise in trip and a slightly better barrier (6), which could help build on that latest effort. Genuine chance to hold form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 55kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 22/07/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | FAST | Uğur Levent | 52kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/14 | 01/07/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: E.bozdağ
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up and on a 12‑day turnaround after finishing 7th of 12 over 1500m at Istanbul on 16 Aug (55kg) and 6th of 15 over 1200m on 7 Aug. Returns to 1400m with 55kg, draws barrier 8 (up 3 from last start), and remains winless at the track (3:0-0-0). Scope to be competitive if the step back in trip suits.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 16/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/15 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | E Çi̇zi̇k | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 12/15 | 24/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | SOFT | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 13 |
| - | $0.00 |