Istanbul Race 1 - Race 1
ANY GIVEN SUNDAY (3) is third-up and brings the strongest recent Istanbul form, running 2nd over 1300m here on 2 Sep (55kg) after a 3rd on 21 Aug, and stays near this trip. MEYDAN OKU (1) is on a short turnaround and has consistent juvenile form, including 2nd at Ankara over 1200m on 30 Jul and a 4th at this track/trip on 30 Aug; drops back 200m. Fresh LO SIENTO BB (2) resumes after 3 months with a solid prep record (2x 2nds, 2x 3rds in early runs) and draws barrier 4. NATIVE RUNNER (7) can improve second-up from a better gate after a 6th over 1300m here on debut.
Jockey: Ö.yildirim
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
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Back on a short turnaround after a 1400m Ankara run 8 days ago, he now drops 200m to 1200m where his record sits at (4:0-1-1). Earlier this prep he was 2nd at Ankara 1200m, splitting the quinella with Cose Della Vita, and later ran 4th at Istanbul 1200m in 2Y COND5. Consistent without winning and the return to 1200m looks suitable.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 10/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | H Çi̇zi̇k | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND5 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 54kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | H Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 23/07/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/06/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | SOFT | Ayhan Kurşun | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | M Uyar | 53kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Adana | 1100m | SOFT | M Bayir | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: G.kocakaya
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns first up after 100 days with a consistent juvenile profile, including 2nd at Adana over 1000m and another 2nd over 1100m. Steps back 200m from the latest Istanbul 1000m run and draws barrier 4, which looks suitable for this sharp trip. Honest credentials at 1000–1100m suggest a solid showing if resuming near peak.
Last Starts 102 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 | 10/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Mehmet Akyavuz | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1100m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 17/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Adana | 1100m | M A Solmaz | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 3/9 | 08/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1000m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 26/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Adana | 1000m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 800m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 55kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.kurşun
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up and twice placed at Istanbul this prep, including a 2nd in a 2Y MDN over 1300m on 2 Sep from barrier 6 with Ayhan Kurşun aboard. Drops 100m today after a debut 3rd over 1300m on 21 Aug, and again draws kindly in 6; consistent early profile suggests he can be around the mark.
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 | 02/09/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/08/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.sözen
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up and back 100m after a 51-day freshen, he draws barrier 5 for the first time. His Istanbul résumé shows three runs without a placing, including 7th of 8 in a 1300m 2Y MDN on 29 Jul behind Arda Jr. Needs to lift on exposed figures but the setup tweak could help.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 29/07/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Erhan Aktuğ | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 19/07/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 800m | GOOD | Seli̇m Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: E.aktuğ
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Debutant from T.koldaş by Bodemeister out of Somethingcrazy, drawing barrier 1 for E.aktüğ. Low draw should afford a soft run, and the set-up looks straightforward for a first outing.
Jockey: R.ketme
Weight: 52kgs
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Second-up after a sole run at Izmir over 1200m where he finished 9th of 10 in TB grade, drawn better here from barrier 2 after jumping from 6. Carries 53kg again and stays at 1200m, with R.ketme taking over from Ö F Özen. With natural improvement second-up and the softer gate, a better showing is within reach.
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 | 23/08/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Izmir | 1200m | GOOD | Ö F Özen | 53kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.kaçmaz
Weight: 53kgs
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Second-up from a debut at Istanbul over 1300m where he finished 6th of 9 in TB company, drawn 6 and carrying 57kg. Drops 100m and lands barrier 3 today, which could help him find a handier spot. With race experience and a better draw, he can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 21/08/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |