Istanbul Race 3 - Race 3
WIND OF ROMANCE (2) rates on top fourth-up after winning over 1600m at Istanbul on 20 Sep (TB) from barrier 3 with 59kg, and owns a 1/1 track-distance record. THE LAST DRAGON (1) maps well from barrier 1 and is fourth-up; latest Istanbul 1500m (TB) on 11 Sep produced 2nd with 57kg. GLOWING GRACE (4) is a last-start Istanbul 1200m winner on 23 Sep (2Y Fillies Cond 1) and rises 400m, drawn barrier 2. MEYDAN OKU (3) is on a short turnaround and was 2nd at Istanbul 1200m (TB) on 20 Sep before a softer-track miss at Ankara eight days ago, and now jumps 400m in trip.
Jockey: A.kurşun
Weight: 55kgs
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Proven at Istanbul with a (3:1-1-1) track record and arrives fourth-up from a close 2nd over 1500m in TB class 28 days ago. Draws the inside after barrier 5 last time and keeps 57kg under Ayhan Kurşun, who has ridden him into the minors at his past two. Honest recent profile and the soft gate should give the runner every chance to hold a forward spot.
Last Starts 29 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 | 11/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: V.abi̇ş
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
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Arrives fourth up with a consistent Istanbul profile (3:1-2-0) and a last-start 1600m TB win from barrier 3, beating Sky Of Khan, carrying 59kg. Prior to that he posted back-to-back 2nds at 1300m, including in a 2Y MDN behind Side Glory. Progressive juvenile with proven track-and-trip credentials to hold his form.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 20/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 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: E.aktuğ
Weight: 53kgs
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On a short turnaround and back up to 1400m after finishing 6th at Ankara over 1200m on soft last week from a wide barrier. Prior to that he was runner-up at Istanbul over 1200m (TB) and placed 3rd at Ankara over 1400m, showing consistency at this level. Draws barrier 5 today, which should give the runner a more economical run and a chance to hold form.
Last Starts 9 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 | 01/10/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | SOFT | Gökhan Kocakaya | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Özcan Yildirim | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | Hişman 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 | Hişman 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: 53kgs
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Debuted with a win at Istanbul over 1200m in a 2Y FILLIES COND 1, scoring from barrier 6 under 57kg, with Rolling Stone the runner-up. She returns second up after 16 days, draws barrier 2, and rises 400m in trip, which presents a new test. Solid platform and favourable gate give her claims to build on that start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 23/09/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES COND 1 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD3 | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: S.yazicioğlu
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
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On a short turnaround of 15 days and draws barrier 4, having raced consistently at Ankara and Istanbul without threatening in five-runner fields. Steps back 400m from 1400m to 1000m, which is a notable change from his recent 1200–1400m outings. Needs to lift on exposed figures but the draw gives the runner a clean look at the race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/5 | 24/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | S Yazicioğlu | 54kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 28/08/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | Serh Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 18/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | S Yazicioğlu | 53kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 11/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | S Yazicioğlu | 53kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 07/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | M Kiyak | 53kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |