Istanbul Race 3 - Race 3
SHIMMER (3) appeals most with a strong record at the trip and at this track and distance, and the inside draw should help after a forgive run on heavy. RAPID SHOT (1) is a major threat back to 1300m, boasting 2 wins at Istanbul and consistent recent form including a 3rd last start. SECRET OF DRAGON (5) is in the mix off a 2nd over 1200m here and consistent efforts around this distance range. AYLINPERI (2) has upside after winning 2 of her last 3, though her latest 9th at 1300m tempers confidence; slight leaning to SHIMMER (3) in a tight finish.
Jockey: A.kurşun
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Third up and holding form, having placed in 4 of the last 5. Latest was 3rd of 5 over 1400m at Kocaeli on 13 Oct, and now cuts back to 1300m. Proven at Istanbul with a strong (4:2-1-0) record. Stays in the same grade and looks a solid chance to figure again.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 13/10/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | UNKNOWN | Ali̇ Yildiz | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 16/09/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Seli̇m Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 12/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1100m | Vedat Abi̇ş | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 2/6 | 06/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 17/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 800m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: M.kaya
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Won 2 of last 3 and now draws far better, moving from barrier 12 to 5. Last start was 9th of 13 over 1300m at Bursa on 23 Oct, so the improved gate could help settle into the run. Stays in the same grade and gets M. Kaya aboard for Has. Kaya. Genuine claims to rebound in this small field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 23/10/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | UNKNOWN | Recep Ketme | 56kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/08/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Recep Ketme | 53kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1100m | GOOD | Recep Ketme | 52kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 24/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Mahsun Turan | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.sözen
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Draws the inside after jumping from 8 last time, which should help over 1300m. Latest was 5th of 8 over 1400m at Kocaeli on 27 Oct on heavy ground. Has a solid Istanbul profile (8:1-1-4). Stays in the same grade and looks to get a friendlier setup from barrier 1.
Last Starts 7 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 | 27/10/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | HEAVY | Nevzat Avci̇ | 52kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/10/2026 | - | 2Y HCP 14 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | H Karataş | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/08/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES COND 4 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/08/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 24/07/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 52kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 10/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Özcan Yildirim | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Y.gökçe
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
First up after about 3 months and comes off a 3rd of 7 over 1200m at Bursa on 3 Aug. Placed in 2 of last 3 and has a strong partnership with Y. Gökçe (3:1-0-2). Steps to 1300m and maps to get a suitable run in a small field. Competitive claims for Maniac.
Last Starts 92 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 | 03/08/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES COND | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe | 54kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 24/07/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 16/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | M A Solmaz | 53kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 06/07/2026 | - | 2YF COND | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.yildiz
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Closed off for 2nd of 5 over 1200m at Istanbul on 16 Oct on good ground, which reads well stepping to 1300m. Barrier profile from gates 1-3 is solid (3:0-1-1), and draws a similar alley again. With A. Yildiz up for Bay. Gül, the setup looks consistent enough to hold form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 16/10/2026 | - | 2Y HCP 14 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 56.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 30/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Enes Bozdağ | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/08/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES COND 4 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 54kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 54kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 03/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 17/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN FILLIES | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1100m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 54kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 08/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 800m | GOOD3 | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |