Istanbul Race 8 - Nicomedia
GRAVITAS (5) brings the strongest recent figure, runner-up over 1400m at Istanbul on 13 Sep (TB) and now drops 200m, with S. Kaya sticking. NATIVE RUNNER (9) is third-up and comes off a 3rd at Istanbul over 1200m on 20 Sep (TB) from barrier 3, though drawn wider here. NORTH BRIDE (10) was 3rd in a 2Y Fillies Cond 1 at Istanbul over 1200m on 23 Sep and maps better from barrier 4 after jumping from 9. EQUALIZER (2) has two Istanbul seconds this prep (1200m and 1300m) and draws barrier 3 after barrier 7 last time.
Jockey: E.atlamaz
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up and consistent at 1000–1200m, with placings at Bursa and Adana including a 2nd over 1100m at Adana. Last start he was 4th of 7 over 1200m at Istanbul (GOOD) carrying 58kg, and now draws barrier 7 after jumping from 4 there. Honest juvenile with multiple minor placings who can be competitive again.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 20/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 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: M.m.bi̇lgi̇n
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Proven at Istanbul with two 2nds in maidens, including over 1200m and 1300m, and draws well in barrier 3 after a wider gate last time. On a 17‑day turnaround and back to Istanbul, his track figures (3:0-2-0) and track/distance record (2:0-1-0) suggest he can be very competitive again. Solid each-way claims in similar company.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 18/09/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | SOFT | Ayhan Kurşun | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 02/09/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/12 | 25/08/2026 | - | 2YF MDN | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | Uğur Levent | 53kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 05/08/2026 | - | 2YF MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Uğur Levent | 53kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: G.özçeli̇k
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a 45-day break, returning from a 6th of 8 in a 1300m 2Y FILLIES COND at Istanbul where she jumped from barrier 6 with 57kg. She draws slightly better in gate 5 and comes back 100m, which could help her settle into the run. A quieter improvement second-up would not surprise in this setup.
Last Starts 46 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 | 21/08/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | K Gökçe | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: E.aktuğ
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up from barrier 1 after debuting 41 days ago at Kocaeli over 1200m in a 2YF MDN, finishing 9th of 12 from gate 6. The inside draw is a meaningful improvement on that run and can help the runner settle better. Scope to progress with the run under the belt.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 25/08/2026 | - | 2YF MDN | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | Seli̇m Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: S.kaya
Weight: 57kgs
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Placed 2nd at Istanbul over 1400m on 13 Sep in TB class, partnering Selim Kaya, and now comes back 200m with the same trainer-jockey combination. Fourth-up with a this season record of 2:0-1-0 and solid track figures (3:0-1-0), he’s been around the mark in three Istanbul runs. Barrier 9 is wider than ideal, but his recent placing suggests he can be competitive again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 13/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Seli̇m Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 05/08/2026 | - | 2YF MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | S Boyraz | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | S Boyraz | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: V.abi̇ş
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up and drawn better in barrier 2 after starting from 7 and 8 in his first two runs. He was a close 2nd over 1300m at Istanbul on debut (GOOD) behind Touch Of Glory before a 9th over 1400m, and now drops back 200m. This looks a suitable set-up to bounce back with a softer run in transit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 13/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Özcan Yildirim | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 21/08/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: E.bozdağ
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up after a debut 6th of 12 at Istanbul over 1200m in a 2Y FILLIES COND 1, drawn wide then (barrier 10) and now moves in to gate 8. She carried 57kg on GOOD3 and was beaten behind winner Immoboliare, so natural improvement with the softer draw can see her take a step forward.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 23/09/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES COND 1 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD3 | Enes Bozdağ | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: H.karataş
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a 4th of 8 at Ankara over 1200m (2UP FILLIES COND1) 13 days ago, drawn barrier 4 and carrying 57kg under E Çi̇zi̇k. Steps out from barrier 6 today with H.karataş aboard and remains at the same trip, so natural improvement would see this runner competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 22/09/2026 | - | 2UP FILLIES COND1 | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | E Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.kaçmaz
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up and coming off a 3rd of 7 at Istanbul over 1200m (TB) 15 days ago with A. Kaçmaz aboard, placing behind Any Given Sunday and Meydan Oku. That was his first placing at the track/distance, and he now draws wider after jumping from barrier 3 there to barrier 10 today. With a consistent profile building this prep, he can be competitive again.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 20/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | A Kaçmaz | 53kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/08/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.sözen
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a solid debut at Istanbul 12 days ago, finishing 3rd of 12 in a 2Y FILLIES COND 1 over 1200m on Good3, drawn wide from barrier 9 and carrying 57kg. She maps to get a softer run from barrier 4 this time and sticks with Akin Sözen, which sets up for natural improvement at the same track and trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 23/09/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES COND 1 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD3 | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |