Istanbul Race 2 - Race 2
With little exposed form, barrier draws could prove decisive over 1200m at Istanbul: BERKSAN (5) maps well from gate 1, while ALACAHAN (2) draws handily in 2 and should get a soft run. YAĞIZ PAŞA (11) gets a similar inside setup from barrier 4. Wider out, BEDRAN BEY (4) must overcome 13 but has a leading rider booked.

Jockey: Er.cankiliç
Weight: 57kgs
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Drawn wide in barrier 12 and partnered by Er.cankiliç for S.baydan, the runner profiles as a lightly raced 3YO with a solid pedigree by Berksoy out of Mehfaret. With no recent race details supplied, he presents as a watch for market and parade signals today.

Jockey: B.akçay
Weight: 57kgs
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Draws barrier 2, which should afford a soft run in transit. With B.akçay booked for Z.temuçin, the setup looks straightforward and professional. A tidy map from the low gate gives the runner a chance to produce a clean effort.

Jockey: S.kaya
Weight: 57kgs
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Drawn barrier 10 with S.kaya booked, the setup hints at a patient ride from a wider gate. By Berksoy out of Rüzgarli Nehir for trainer H.demir, the profile suggests a runner still shaping his craft at three. A measured showing would not surprise.

Jockey: H.karataş
Weight: 57kgs
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Draws wide in barrier 13, which could shape his run style and early positioning. H.karataş rides for E.uslu, and the Ayabakan–Gülserin breeding offers a staying profile on paper. A fair setup if he can offset the gate.

Jockey: F.s.m.sansar
Weight: 57kgs
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Draws the inside gate, which should afford economical runs if he can muster early speed. F.s.m.sansar rides for Ü.arslan, and the breeding by Onurkaan out of Tamgül suggests a locally familiar profile; a neat map from barrier 1 could be the key.

Jockey: M.keçeci̇
Weight: 57kgs
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Draws barrier 5 with M.keçeci booked for Ş.Ş.Demir, and profiles as a 3YO with Kutup on the top side out of Kirimkiz. With no recent runs provided, the setup hints at a straightforward map from the draw and a stable-jockey combination that knows the horse’s program.

Jockey: G.yildiz
Weight: 57kgs
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Drawn barrier 7 with G.yildiz booked for Y.demirkiran, Ecvet arrives with no disclosed recent race data to gauge current form. Breeding by Semend out of Adanaderyasi offers some interest, and the setup will hinge on how he handles the draw and race tempo.

Jockey: E.aktuğ
Weight: 57kgs
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Drawn wide in barrier 14, which could shape the run for this 3YO under E.aktuğ for trainer Adn.polat. By Ayabakan out of Taşbebek (by Altaha), the pedigree hints at some versatility, but the map from the gate will be crucial.

Jockey: V.abi̇ş
Weight: 57kgs
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Lightly raced 3yo from Ö.demir draws barrier 11 with V.abiş booked. With no exposed race form provided, he profiles as one to monitor for market and parade clues.

Jockey: M.kaya
Weight: 57kgs
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Drawn barrier 8 with M.kaya booked for Fer.altin, the runner debuts as a 3YO with Özgünhan out of Deltan Gül. A low-profile setup but the map from the middle draw looks workable for a first look at the races.

Jockey: A.sözen
Weight: 57kgs
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Drawn barrier 4 with A.sözen booked for C.turan, the runner maps to get an economical run. Breeding by Kayayyürekli out of Simgecan suggests a locally familiar profile, and this setup gives the runner a straightforward chance to perform to his pattern.

Jockey: M.akyavuz
Weight: 57kgs
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Drawn barrier 9 for trainer T.n.yildiz with M.akyavuz booked, Zihni brings a locally bred profile by Coşartay out of Baht. With no exposed race details provided, the set-up suggests a watch-and-assess approach from the middle draw.

Jockey: U.levent
Weight: 55kgs
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Drawn well in barrier 3 with U.levent booked, this runner gets a soft map on paper. By Baharşah out of İzmirgülü, he profiles as a lightly raced 3yo with upside for Ş.Ş.Demir.

Jockey: M.s.çeli̇k
Weight: 55kgs
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Drawn barrier 6 with M.s. çeli̇k booked for H. çeli̇k, this runner arrives with a straightforward setup. By Turbo out of Özlenur, the pedigree suggests some versatility. A tidy map from the gate can see Sevola get every chance to run to his pattern.