Istanbul Race 2 - Race 2
KARANLIK (5) rates on top off a 2nd at Istanbul 1300m on 09-09 in 3Y MDN, and maps to hold a spot despite barrier 12. ÇINARALTI KIZI (8) is consistent and was 6th of 8 over 1400m here on 11-09; draws barrier 5 and stays at the trip. ALTIN ADAM (2) has matched it in Istanbul maidens this prep and was 6th of 10 over 1300m here on 09-09; third-up with a slight distance rise. ALANDER (1) third-up can improve, with a 4th of 10 at Izmir 1200m two back and a soft draw in barrier 2.
Jockey: R.ketme
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up and back slightly in trip (1300m to 1200m) from barrier 2, he gets a softer draw than last start. His debut 4th at Izmir over 1200m in a 3Y COND 1 reads as his best effort this prep, and the inside alley should help him settle handier. A measured improver with a favourable setup today.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 17/08/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | Mahsun Turan | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/08/2026 | - | 3Y COND 1 | $0.00 | Izmir | 1200m | GOOD | K Yilmaz | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: G.özçeli̇k
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Consistent without breaking through this prep, including 6th of 10 in a 3Y MDN at Istanbul over 1300m on 09 Sep carrying 57kg on good going behind Dev Yürek. Returns to 1400m where his best finish is a 4th at Bursa, and draws barrier 10 after 8 last time with G. Özçelik sticking. Competitive efforts suggest he can be around the mark with a similar trip.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 09/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 28/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/12 | 13/08/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1500m | GOOD | T Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 24/07/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | T Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 11/13 | 10/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | K Gökçe | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 8/14 | 01/07/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | K Gökçe | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: E.aktuğ
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 121 days, the runner resumes from barrier 9 with E. Aktuğ, who rode at Istanbul when finishing 7th of 12 over 1200m from barrier 11. Earlier Ankara runs produced 5th placings at 900m and 1000m carrying 57kg, and he again tackles a slight distance rise of 200m today. Honest provincial efforts last prep suggest a fit showing if he takes improvement from the spell.
Last Starts 122 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 | 27/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Erhan Aktuğ | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/11 | 16/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1000m | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 5/15 | 30/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 900m | GOOD | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Er.cankiliç
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 114 days and returns with a 200m rise to 1400m from barrier 6. His lone run was a 9th of 9 over 1200m at Istanbul on 3 Jun (GOOD) from barrier 9 under 57kg, so the softer draw and extra trip offer a different setup. A measured improver if the longer trip suits this preparation.
Last Starts 115 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 03/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: T.yildiz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran a career-best 2nd at Istanbul on 9 Sep over 1300m in a 3Y MDN from barrier 4, splitting Canbulut and Karanlik. Faces a wider draw today with barrier 12 and steps up 100m, but his Istanbul record (5:0-1-1) suggests he handles the track well enough to be competitive again.
Last Starts 17 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 | 09/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe | 54kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/14 | 27/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | T Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 10/15 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | T Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 14 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | B Çiğla | 54kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 10/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | B Çiğla | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 3/14 | 01/07/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | T Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: R.yildiz
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up and back to Istanbul after two educational runs, most recently 10th of 11 over 1300m in a 3Y MDN on 9 Sep carrying 54kg from barrier 9. Steps to 1300m again with a 2-barrier shift and retains the same trainer; scope to improve with added race fitness.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 09/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe | 54kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/08/2026 | - | 3Y COND1 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: B.bülbül
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a nine-day turnaround, returning to Istanbul from a debut 8th of 10 over 1200m in 3Y COND. Draws better from barrier 4 (from 8) and steps to 1400m with 57kg, which could help the runner settle and improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 16/09/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.yildiz
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns to 1400m at Istanbul where she was 6th of 8 in AR company 14 days ago from barrier 5, and her best recent finish was 4th over 1200m here in a 3Y FILLIES COND on good ground. Ali Yildiz reunites after partnering her to 5th at Kocaeli over 1400m two starts back. Honest efforts to date suggest she can be competitive with a similar trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 11/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Enes Bozdağ | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/14 | 27/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe | 52kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/15 | 20/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/15 | 31/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/13 | 19/07/2026 | - | 3Y FILLIES COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.kaçmaz
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a sole run at Istanbul on 16 Sep over 1200m in 3Y COND, where he drew barrier 9 and finished 9th of 9 on GOOD ground with 57kg. He moves out 200m in trip and shifts to barrier 8, with A.kaçmaz taking over from Akin Sözen. With a run under the belt and a slightly better gate, improvement is possible.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 16/09/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: K.gökçe
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Draws much better in barrier 3 after working from 11 when 10th of 13 over 1300m at Istanbul on 26 Aug (AR, 55kg). Prior runs included a 6th of 15 over 1200m on 7 Aug, so this slight step up in trip and kinder gate could help her settle and finish off. Needs to lift on current-track record (4:0-0-0), but the map looks more forgiving today.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 26/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | K Gökçe | 55kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 11/12 | 19/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | R Yildiz | 50kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/15 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | R Yildiz | 51kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/13 | 19/07/2026 | - | 3Y FILLIES COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Cemal Paso | 57kg | - | - | 13 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: H.çi̇zi̇k
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved with a 4th of 14 over 1400m at Kocaeli on 20 Aug (AR, 57kg) before a 5th of 14 there on 15 Sep, both on good going from wide alleys. Drops to barrier 7 today and has been kept to 1400m, a trip at which the bulk of his recent efforts have been sound. With a short 10‑day turnaround, a similar midfield run looks within reach.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 15/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | GOOD | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 55kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 03/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Izmir | 1400m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/14 | 20/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | GOOD | K Tokaçoğlu | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 11/15 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Tolga Yildiz | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 12/15 | 31/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | M Keçeci̇ | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/12 | 16/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | Görkem Özçeli̇k | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 6/13 | 05/07/2026 | - | 3YF MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | UNKNOWN | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 10/12 | 12/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | M A Altundağ | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 4/11 | 02/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | Yunus Çeli̇kbaş | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/15 | 22/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | HEAVY | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: U.levent
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after debuting 8th of 9 over 1200m at Istanbul in a 3Y COND (57kg, good) nine days ago, drawing barrier 4. She draws the inside gate this time and steps up 200m, which could help her settle and finish off better; a measured improver.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 16/09/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Uğur Levent | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |