Istanbul Race 2 - Race 2
WIND OF ROMANCE (9) sets up well second-up after a 2nd of 11 over 1300m at Istanbul on 14 Aug in 2Y COND and draws barrier 2 after jumping from 9 there. SIDE GLORY (5) is fit third-up and comes off a 2nd of 11 over 1400m at Istanbul on 19 Aug, now back 100m and drawn 3 with 57kg. PICCADILLY LINE (10) progressed sharply last start with a 2nd of 8 over 1400m at Bursa on 24 Aug carrying 55kg and holds that weight. NIKO KAHN (4) was runner-up over 1200m at Bursa on 3 Aug and can be competitive up to 1300m from barrier 8.
Jockey: A.kaçmaz
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up after a debut 5th of 8 at Istanbul over 1200m in a 2Y COND 1, carrying 57kg from barrier 4. Stays at 57kg, draws barrier 5, and returns on a 13-day turnaround with slight distance rise to 1300m. With that experience and minor setup tweaks, can show 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 23/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND 1 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: C.altun
Weight: 57kgs
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Debuted 33 days ago at Bursa over 1200m in a 2Y COND, finishing 3rd of 8 behind Rebel Hoof, carrying 57kg from barrier 7. Second up here with a better draw in barrier 4 and a slight 100m drop in trip, which could help build on that solid first outing.
Last Starts 34 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 | 03/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Cem Altun | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: E.bozdağ
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up after a single Istanbul run over 1300m in a 2Y COND, where he drew barrier 2 and finished 9th of 11 carrying 57kg. He moves to barrier 6 here and sticks to the same weight, with E.bozdağ taking over; fitter now and can improve with that experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 14/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Erhan Aktuğ | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.sözen
Weight: 57kgs
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Promising debut at Bursa over 1200m in a 2Y COND, finishing 2nd of 5 behind Me And The Devil carrying 57kg. Second-up here with a slight distance rise of 100m and drawn barrier 8 after barrier 4 last time. Can build on that first run with natural improvement.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 03/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Fati̇h Sultan Mehmet Sansar | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: H.karataş
Weight: 57kgs
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Runner-up at Istanbul over 1400m 17 days ago, carrying 57kg from barrier 4, behind Shade Of Amidala in an 11-runner field. Third-up today, draws barrier 3 and drops back 100m, which could help sharpen his turn of foot. Solid claims to hold his form.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 19/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Seli̇m Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/11 | 14/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: V.abi̇ş
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up after a 65-day break, with the prep standing at 1 run for no placings. Debuted in a Kocaeli 1100m 2Y COND (57kg) before finishing 6th of 7 over 1200m at Kocaeli on 2 Jul, and now makes a slight 100m drop in trip from an outside barrier (10). Needs to lift but the minor distance drop could help the set-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 02/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | Ö F Özen | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 0/11 | 16/06/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1100m | M Keçeci̇ | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: G.kocakaya
Weight: 57kgs
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Debuted at Istanbul over 1000m, finishing 3rd of 10 from barrier 8 under 57kg behind Scythian and Kimdraka. Returns first up after 3 months and stretches to 1300m from barrier 7, which looks a logical progression. Solid debut suggests he can be competitive again with natural improvement.
Last Starts 105 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 | 24/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.çeli̇k
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up after a debut 5th of 7 in a 2Y COND 1 over 1200m at Istanbul 13 days ago, drawn wide that day from barrier 8 and now draws the inside gate. Carries 57kg again and steps up 100m, which could suit from barrier 1.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 23/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND 1 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.kurşun
Weight: 57kgs
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Debuted 22 days ago at Istanbul over 1300m in a 2Y COND, finishing 2nd of 11 (57kg) behind Ada Efsanesi from barrier 9. Second-up today from an inside draw (barrier 2) with the same weight, and holds a 1300m record of (1:0-1-0) at the track. Draw and experience should aid another forward showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 14/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: O.atmaca
Weight: 55kgs
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Found sharp improvement second-up when 2nd at Bursa over 1400m in a 2Y MDN, carrying 55kg and finishing behind Arcane Sovereign. Third-up today off a 12‑day break, drops 100m in trip and sticks to 55kg, with the same rider who delivered that placing. Progressive profile suggests further improvement is possible at this stage of the prep.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/08/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | Onur Atmaca | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 10/13 | 06/08/2026 | - | 2YF COND | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | U Temur | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |