Istanbul Race 3 - Race 3
WIND OF ROMANCE (1) looks ready to win third up after two 2nds at Istanbul over 1300m, now stretching to 1600m from barrier 3 with A.kurşun again. ALPHA CENTAURI (2) is second up off a debut 2nd at Istanbul over 1300m 12 days ago and also rises to 1600m, which brings upside. LET IT BURN (6) is third up and comes off a 3rd in a 2Y MDN at Istanbul over 1300m, and draws barrier 2. SKY OF KHAN (5) was 4th in a 2Y MDN here over 1300m last start and can be around the mark again from a better gate than last time.
Jockey: A.kurşun
Weight: 59kgs
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Ultra-consistent to start the prep, finishing 2nd at Istanbul over 1300m in both runs, most recently in a 2Y MDN on 5 Sep carrying 57kg. Third-up here with a 300m rise in trip and drawn barrier 3 after barriers 9 and 2; the current jockey was aboard last time and has a 1:0-1-0 record with the horse. Solid claims 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 05/09/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | UNKNOWN | Ayhan Kurşun | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 14/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.sözen
Weight: 57kgs
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Promising debut at Istanbul over 1300m, finishing 2nd of 7 behind Warriors from barrier 6, and returns second up on a 12‑day turnaround. Steps up 300m in trip and stays with Akin Sözen from barrier 6 for trainer Ergün Uslu. Solid platform to progress with race experience on the board.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 06/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: R.ketme
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
On a short turnaround after a solid 4th at Izmir over 1600m (TB) from barrier 2, and now draws the inside gate. Placed 3rd at Bursa two back over 1400m (TB) with 54kg, and reunites with R.ketme who has a 2:0-0-1 record aboard. Consistent without winning this season (4:0-0-1) and should get every chance from barrier 1 with 57kg.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 10/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Izmir | 1600m | GOOD | Beki̇r Mert Mirik | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/08/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | Recep Ketme | 54kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | GOOD | Recep Ketme | 53kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Izmir | 1400m | GOOD | K Yilmaz | 53kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 21/07/2026 | - | 2Y COND3 | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | GOOD | E Çi̇zi̇k | 54kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/06/2026 | - | 2Y COND HCP | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Yunus Emre Yüksel | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Izmir | 1100m | K Yilmaz | 54kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 12/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1000m | GOOD | O Balkan | 53kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Z.karabulut
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns first up after a single 1000m Istanbul run as a 2YO, where he finished 10th of 10 from barrier 2. Rises 600m in trip here and switches from barrier 2 to 7, with Z.karabulut taking over from Gökhan Kocakaya; a clearer idea of his profile should emerge at this distance.
Last Starts 119 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: V.abi̇ş
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Fourth-up and back to 1000–1100m after recent 1300–1500m maidens, he’s been consistent at Istanbul with 4th of 11 over 1300m on 2 Sep (2Y MDN, 57kg) from barrier 11 behind Asil Kraliçe. The barrier improves to 4 and he retains 57kg, which should help him settle handier than last time. Honest efforts this prep suggest he can be competitive again with the softer gate and drop in trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 02/09/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/08/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 31/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: N.avci̇
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up after a pair of solid Istanbul maidens, including 3rd of 11 over 1300m (2Y MDN) on 2 Sep with 55kg behind Asil Kraliçe and Equalizer. Drops into barrier 2 and rises in trip by 300m, which could suit at this stage of the prep. Honest early profile suggests she can hold her 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 02/09/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 05/08/2026 | - | 2YF MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: G.yildiz
Weight: 53kgs
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On a short 5‑day turnaround after finishing 11th of 12 over 1400m at Istanbul, drawn wide from barrier 12. Prior run was 10th of 11 in a 2Y MDN over 1300m, and now drops 200m while drawing better in barrier 5. Needs to lift on exposed form but the softer draw offers a chance to settle more favorably.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 13/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | C Yildirim | 53kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 10/11 | 02/09/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | C Yildirim | 52kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 12/08/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | C Yildirim | 54kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 22/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | FAST | Burak Akçay | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 15/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | S Akbulat | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |