Istanbul Race 4 - Race 4
ALMINA (9) appeals most off the last-start Istanbul 1400m win and a tidy 3rd at 1500m prior, suggesting she’s holding form at the trip. BALKIZIM (4) is a key danger with a 1st at this track and distance two runs back and strong local stats. CAN ŞEHRIBAN (2) has consistent Istanbul figures and a recent 1400m win at Ankara, so must rate. UÇAN DULO (1) is in the mix with solid recent placings and a 1400m win at Bursa, and a soft draw helps. Narrow leaning to ALMINA (9) in a competitive contest.

Jockey: A.kurşun
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Draws much better this time from barrier 2 after jumping from 9 last start. Comes off a 1st of 12 over 1400m at Bursa on 22 Oct and has placed in 3 of last 5. This season’s mark of (5:1-2-0) reads well. Uçan Dulo stays in the same grade and maps as a sound chance from the gate with A. Kurşun booked.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 22/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | UNKNOWN | Mustafa Çi̇çek | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/13 | 05/10/2026 | - | 3Y MDN F | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | Mustafa Çi̇çek | 61kg | - | - | 13 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/14 | 14/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Bursa | 1500m | GOOD | Mustafa Çi̇çek | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 28/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/15 | 14/08/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Mustafa Çi̇çek | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/15 | 31/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | Mustafa Çi̇çek | 57kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/14 | 15/06/2026 | - | 3Y F COND | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Okan Gökçe | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: H.çi̇zi̇k
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Placed in 3 of last 5 and has solid local credentials at Istanbul (4:0-2-1). Last start was 4th of 9 over 1300m at Ankara on soft, and steps to 1400m here. Proven combination with H. Çizik (4:1-1-1) adds confidence. Competitive claims on recent consistency and track record.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 24/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | SOFT | Hişman Çi̇zi̇k | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/14 | 14/10/2026 | - | 3UP HCP | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Hişman Çi̇zi̇k | 55kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/12 | 19/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | Hişman Çi̇zi̇k | 59kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/14 | 26/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | E Çi̇zi̇k | 55kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/15 | 22/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | HEAVY | Hişman Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: B.akçay
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Drops back from 1600m after finishing 4th of 9 at Istanbul on 25 Oct on soft ground, which reads better than a 6th of 7 here over 1400m on 31 Jul. Back to 1400m at the same track with B. Akçay booked, a similar effort to last start can see improvement at this trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 25/10/2026 | - | 3Y FILLIES HCP 15 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | SOFT | Uğur Levent | 52kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 12/12 | 11/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | B Akçay | 52kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Uğur Levent | 53kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 15/07/2026 | - | 3Y COND FILLIES | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 17/06/2026 | - | 3Y COND FILLIES | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 54kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/15 | 22/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | HEAVY | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 13 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Müs.çeli̇k
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Fourth up and placed in 2 of last 3, including a 1st of 9 over 1400m at Istanbul on 21 Oct. Stays at 1400m with Müs. Çelik booked and has a this-season profile of (3:1-1-0). Well-set to hold form at this 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 21/10/2026 | - | 3Y MDN FILLIES | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | UNKNOWN | Onur Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 05/10/2026 | - | 3Y MDN F | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/09/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: A.yildiz
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Brings a recent 4th of 7 at Bursa over 1400m on 26 Oct, so the trip holds no fears. Stays at 1400m and retains A. Yildiz, which keeps the setup straightforward. With that run as a reference, Hifa Güzeli has a platform to be competitive again at this distance.
Last Starts 8 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 | 26/10/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | UNKNOWN | Ali̇can İnci̇ | 52kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/13 | 05/10/2026 | - | 3Y MDN F | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | Ali̇can İnci̇ | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/14 | 14/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Bursa | 1500m | GOOD | Eren Kadi̇rler | 54kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 14/15 | 14/08/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Y T Akkaya | 51kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/15 | 31/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | Berkay Bülbül | 53kg | - | - | 14 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/13 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | E Akpinar | 55kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/14 | 03/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | Mahsun Turan | 55kg | - | - | 15 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/13 | 25/06/2026 | - | 3Y | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | Onur Atmaca | 55kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 12/14 | 08/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | Recep Ketme | 53kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 18/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Recep Ketme | 53kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 11/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Recep Ketme | 52kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 27/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1000m | GOOD3 | Recep Ketme | 53kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 13/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1000m | GOOD | E Akpinar | 55kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: M.kaya
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 1200m win at Istanbul on 23 Oct on soft. Steps to 1400m, a trip where the record reads (3:0-2-0) despite finishing 8th of 8 over this course and distance on 11 Sep on good ground. With that recent confidence booster and a solid 1400m profile, Kınalıkayam has claims back at this trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 23/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | SOFT | A Kaçmaz | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/10/2026 | - | 3YF MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1500m | GOOD | S Yazicioğlu | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1500m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | M T Coşkun | 53kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | M T Coşkun | 52kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/14 | 27/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | S Yazicioğlu | 52kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/15 | 20/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | GOOD | S Yazicioğlu | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/14 | 11/08/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Serh Çeli̇k | 53kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1600m | FIRM | M T Coşkun | 53kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 10/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Adana | 1100m | GOOD | M A Akgöbek | 55kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: E.aktuğ
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Placed 3rd of 9 over 1600m at Istanbul on 25 Oct on soft, and now comes back to 1400m at the same track. Earlier run at this trip here on 18 Sep was 14th of 21 on soft, so the recent placing reads as a step forward. With E. Aktuğ booked, holds claims to run well again at this course.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 25/10/2026 | - | 3Y FILLIES HCP 15 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | SOFT | Gökhan Bektaş | 52kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/14 | 14/10/2026 | - | 3UP HCP | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Erhan Aktuğ | 53kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | K Gökçe | 54kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 14/21 | 18/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | SOFT | Erhan Aktuğ | 57kg | - | - | 14 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/15 | 26/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/15 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Erhan Aktuğ | 55kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 26/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | K Gökçe | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 15/07/2026 | - | 3Y COND FILLIES | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Atakan Vural | 51kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/13 | 05/07/2026 | - | 3YF MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | UNKNOWN | K Gökçe | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe | 52kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/15 | 22/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | HEAVY | S Yazicioğlu | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: A.kaçmaz
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Draws better from barrier 5 after a solid 2nd of 14 over 1200m at Istanbul on 14 Oct on good ground. The step to 1400m looks a natural progression and A. Kaçmaz sticks. With that platform and a softer gate, Şengül Sultan can give a competitive account.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 14/10/2026 | - | 3UP HCP | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 55.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | A Kaçmaz | 55kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | UNKNOWN | Mehmet Akyavuz | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | Onur Atmaca | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Mahs.turan
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Fourth up and draws better, coming in from barrier 8 to 3. Placed in 2 of last 3 and won over 1400m at Istanbul on 21 Oct (1st of 10), which reads well for this trip. This season’s 3:1-0-1 profile underlines consistent progress. Well set to hold form from the soft draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 21/10/2026 | - | 3Y MDN FILLIES | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | UNKNOWN | Mahsun Turan | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/10/2026 | - | 3YF MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1500m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/14 | 27/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | Mahsun Turan | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 10/12 | 18/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sanliurfa | 1200m | GOOD | Feri̇t Yardimci | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 10/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Adana | 1100m | GOOD | M A Akgöbek | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Er.cankiliç
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Stays in the same grade and returns to 1400m. Ran 8th of 11 over 1400m at Kocaeli on 1 Oct on good ground after a 9th of 9 at this track and trip on 23 Aug. Drawn to get her chance with Er. Cankiliç riding for Ram. Kaya.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 01/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | GOOD | M A Akgöbek | 52.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | E Atlamaz | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/08/2026 | - | 3Y FILLIES COND 6 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | H Şi̇mşek | 53kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/08/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Uğur Levent | 53kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 10/15 | 06/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1500m | GOOD | Mahmut Turan | 55kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 23/07/2026 | - | 3YF COND | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | M T Coşkun | 52kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/11 | 16/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | M T Coşkun | 53kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/13 | 05/07/2026 | - | 3YF MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | UNKNOWN | Ertuğrul Cankiliç | 54kg | - | - | 13 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/13 | 21/06/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | M T Coşkun | 51kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | E Çi̇zi̇k | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 0/11 | 31/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Adana | 1200m | GOOD | A Çankaya | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 18/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sanliurfa | 1200m | GOOD | Mehmet Şaki̇r | 55kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 10/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Adana | 1100m | GOOD | M A Akgöbek | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |