Istanbul Race 8 - Race 8
ANSHBA SKY (1) maps as the one to beat with a perfect Istanbul record (2/2) and a last-start Istanbul 1600m win 22 days ago from barrier 8; stays at the trip and reunites with a jockey who is 1/1 on him. FINAL LEGEND (4) is third-up and progressive after a strong 2nd at Istanbul over 1500m on 30 Sep; draws barrier 3 and keeps the same rider. ART OF VICTORY (2) brings sharp recent form with back-to-back Istanbul wins at 1200m and 1300m, and steps to 1600m off a 12-day turnaround from barrier 6. SANAE (6) has twice beaten COSE DELLA VITA (3) recently and was a close 3rd at Istanbul 1300m 10 days ago; rises to 1600m and draws barrier 4.
Jockey: V.abi̇ş
Weight: 57kgs
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Arrives in strong order with a this season record of (3:2-1-0) and perfect marks at Istanbul (2:2-0-0), including a last-start 1600m TB win there 22 days ago from barrier 8. Proven at today’s track/distance combo (1:1-0-0) and draws similarly in gate 7, with the same jockey having already partnered him to victory. Solid credentials to hold form at this setup.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | İsm Yildirim | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/11 | 05/08/2026 | - | 2YF MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Fati̇h Sultan Mehmet Sansar | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 23/07/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | Fati̇h Sultan Mehmet Sansar | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Fati̇h Sultan Mehmet Sansar | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1000m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: M.akyavuz
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes here 12 days after scoring at Istanbul over 1300m in 2Y OPEN, backing up a 1200m 2Y OPEN win the start prior. Track record is solid (9:4-1-1), and he stays at a barrier in the 6 range after drawing 4 last time. Genuine 2YO with proven Istanbul form who should be competitive again from gate 6.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 07/10/2026 | - | 2Y OPEN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 54kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/09/2026 | - | 2Y OPEN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/09/2026 | - | 2Y COND4 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Uğur Levent | 54kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/08/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES COND 4 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Uğur Levent | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 12/08/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Uğur Levent | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 13/13 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 14 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 53kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 08/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 800m | GOOD3 | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 55kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 17/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 800m | GOOD | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.sözen
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Consistent Istanbul profile this season (6:1-3-0), including a 1200m 2Y COND5 win from barrier 5 and a 1400m 2nd in 2YF COND on soft. On a 10-day turnaround and drops back in trip by 300m from a 1300m 5th last time; barrier 5 has already produced her win. Genuine chance to give another bold account at this track.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 09/10/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/09/2026 | - | 2YF COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | SOFT | Gökhan Kocakaya | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND5 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/08/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES COND 4 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 55kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 21/07/2026 | - | 2Y COND1 | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | GOOD | H Karataş | 55kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: H.karataş
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up and draws barrier 3, he arrives off a narrow 2nd at Istanbul over 1500m (TB) when carrying 57kg from gate 2 behind Native Blossom. Prior to that he won a 1300m 2Y COND 1 at Ankara with 55kg, and he’s 1:0-1 at this track.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 30/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | H Karataş | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 12/09/2026 | - | 2Y COND 1 | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | GOOD | H Karataş | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: M.kaya
Weight: 57kgs
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Proven at 1200m with two Kocaeli wins, and she’s drawn the rail today after barriers 3→1. Recent placings include 2nd at Istanbul over 1200m (2Y COND5) behind Cose Della Vita and 3rd over 1400m (2YF COND) on soft, so the drop back in trip looks suitable. Strong rider/trainer synergy is a plus given the consistent returns together this season.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 02/10/2026 | - | 2Y COND 8 | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | UNKNOWN | Ali̇ Yildiz | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/09/2026 | - | 2YF COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | SOFT | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND5 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 54kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 28/06/2026 | - | 2Y COND FILLIES | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Hişman Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Hişman Çi̇zi̇k | 55kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: G.kocakaya
Weight: 57kgs
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Proven at Istanbul with a solid track record (6:2-1-2) and three wins from the inside-middle alleys, she draws barrier 4 again. Won back-to-back at 1200m and 1400m before a 3rd over 1300m 10 days ago behind Asil Kraliçe and Egoista, and now drops 300m which suits her earlier profile. Genuine contender from a favourable gate under G. Kocakaya for S. Günaydin.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 09/10/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Özcan Yildirim | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/09/2026 | - | 2YF COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | SOFT | Özcan Yildirim | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/08/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES COND 4 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Özcan Yildirim | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 10/13 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Erhan Aktuğ | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Erhan Aktuğ | 53kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 30/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | Erhan Aktuğ | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 3/11 | 14/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Erhan Aktuğ | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.kurşun
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Won over 1400m at Istanbul on 19 Aug (GOOD) from barrier 8 under 55kg, having earlier placed 2nd in a 2Y MDN over 1300m. Since then has finished 6th at Istanbul over 1500m (11 Sep) and 1400m on SOFT (25 Sep), and now draws barrier 2 with a 200m drop in trip. From a soft gate and with that prior 1400m win on the board, the runner has claims if reproducing peak form.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 25/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | SOFT | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/11 | 19/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 29/07/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | E Çi̇zi̇k | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 55kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |