Istanbul Race 8 - Race 8
GRAVITAS GRAVITAS (6) sets the standard off a 2nd over 1400m here last start and holds the right profile at track and trip despite a wider draw. SUNLIGHT POWER SUNLIGHT POWER (9) is a solid threat after finishing 3rd over 1300m here and should appreciate the step to 1400m from a softer gate. SHINO SHINO (4) is in the mix after a debut 3rd at this track and can progress up to 1400m. MY ZEKO MY ZEKO (1) has consistent Istanbul form, including a recent 3rd over 1500m, and maps to be competitive. Leaning to GRAVITAS (6) in a measured verdict.
Jockey: Ö.yildirim
Weight: Unknown
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Solid juvenile profile at Istanbul with a 3rd of 9 over 1500m on 18 Oct and a 4th of 11 over this 1400m trip on 19 Aug, both on good ground. Drops back to 1400m and stays at the same track, which looks a logical set-up. Ö. Yildirim rides for C. Turan. My Zeko has the right grounding here to be competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 18/10/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 19/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | E Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 29/07/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 10/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 800m | GOOD3 | Ayhan Kurşun | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.kurşun
Weight: Unknown
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Second up after a 1500m run at Istanbul on 14 Oct when 6th of 9, and comes back to 1400m. Draws on experience at the track and retains A. Kurşun for T. Şeit. The step back in trip could help. Akala can progress with that outing behind her.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 14/10/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 08/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 800m | GOOD3 | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Y.gökçe
Weight: Unknown
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First starter over 1400m at Istanbul, with Y. Gökçe up for U. Bilik. Two-year-old profile and the set trip ask a question, but the booking and pedigree note some purpose. Black Soverign maps as a low‑exposure type who can improve with racing, so keep safe.
Jockey: G.özçeli̇k
Weight: Unknown
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Second up after a 3rd of 9 over 1300m at Istanbul on 30 Sep, and stays in the same grade. Steps to 1400m, which could suit on that effort. G. Özçelik sticks, and the set-up looks consistent. Shino can build on that solid return.
Last Starts 34 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 | 30/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: E.aktuğ
Weight: Unknown
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Second up after a 1300m Istanbul run on 30 Sep when 6th of 9, and stays in the same grade. The extra 100m looks a natural progression at this point of the prep. With E. Aktuğ aboard and fitness improving, Ultimator can be more competitive.
Last Starts 34 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 | 30/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Erhan Aktuğ | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.yildiz
Weight: Unknown
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Fourth up and coming off a 2nd of 12 over 1400m at Istanbul on 13 Sep on good ground. Stays in the same grade and keeps A. Yildiz. Solid recent run at this trip and track reads well for this.
Last Starts 51 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: H.çi̇zi̇k
Weight: Unknown
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Third up and staying at Istanbul after a 4th of 10 over 1300m on 11 Oct. Steps to 1400m and remains in the same grade, which looks a reasonable progression. H. Çizik sticks, and the small field of 9 should give every chance to build on that last effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 11/10/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/13 | 23/09/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES COND 1 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD3 | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: B.akçay
Weight: Unknown
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Fourth up and stretches again to 1400m after finishing 6th of 12 over this trip at Kocaeli on 22 Sep. Stays in the same grade and retains B. Akçay. Solid race fitness and a similar setup could help settle into the frame.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 22/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | UNKNOWN | Mustafa Çi̇çek | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/08/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: M.kaya
Weight: Unknown
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Third up and comes off a 3rd of 10 over 1300m at Istanbul on 11 Oct. Draws much better, moving from barrier 11 to 4. Stays in the same grade and keeps M. Kaya. Well placed to build on that last run at 1400m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 11/10/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 8/13 | 23/09/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES COND 1 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD3 | Ayhan Kurşun | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |