Istanbul Race 6 - Race 6
AMMAYAMAN (1) appeals most first up at 60kg with a strong Istanbul 1500m record (3 wins from 4) and three straight wins leading into a break. MR ÇIRAK (6) is a major threat off a last-start 1500m win here and consistent figures at the trip (1 win, 3 seconds from 6), carrying 58kg. MAKE A FIRE (4) is in the mix back to 1500m after a solid 3rd over 1400m and boasts depth at track and trip. CAPTAIN FANTASTIC (2) can figure if reproducing his July 1500m 2nd, though recent 2000m runs were mixed. Lean AMMAYAMAN (1) in a tight finish over MR ÇIRAK (6).

Jockey: H.karataş
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after about six months, and Ammayaman brings strong 1500m credentials. Won 3 of last 5 and is (4:3-0-0) at this track and trip, including Istanbul 1500m wins on 11 Apr and 1 May. Stays on a good surface that has suited. Proven set-up points to a solid showing.
Last Starts 189 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 | 01/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD3 | H Karataş | 61kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 11/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Cemal Paso | 52kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 21/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | H Karataş | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 2/10 | 28/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | Onur Atmaca | 50kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 0/16 | 04/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2100m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/17 | 17/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | Cemal Paso | 50kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 1/15 | 03/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | Cemal Paso | 50kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 8/11 | 22/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | H Yolaçici | 51kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/12 | 14/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1900m | H Yolaçici | 50kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 4/10 | 22/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | SOFT | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 54.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 0/16 | 08/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 58kg | - | - | 16 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 0/15 | 21/05/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | Hişman Çi̇zi̇k | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: S.boyraz
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Proven at 1500m here with a solid (13:3-4-3) record, and overall (33:7-10-4) at Istanbul backs his suitability to the venue. Last run was 8th of 8 over 2000m on GOOD, and the return to 1500m looks a more comfortable set-up given he was 2nd of 7 at this trip and track on GOOD on 12 Jul. Recent form reads placed in 3 of last 5, and he stays in the same grade. With S. Boyraz up and conditions to suit, Captain Fantastic brings credible claims back to his preferred trip.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 09/10/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2000m | GOOD | H Karataş | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2000m | UNKNOWN | H Karataş | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/08/2026 | - | 3UP COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2000m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 63kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 28/06/2026 | - | GROUP 3 3UP | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2400m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2000m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 05/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Adana | 2100m | FIRM | Ali̇ Yildiz | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Antalya | 2100m | Ali̇ Yildiz | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD3 | Ali̇ Yildiz | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 06/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Antalya | 1500m | Mehmet Akyavuz | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 09/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Antalya | 1500m | Ali̇ Yildiz | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 2/10 | 10/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2000m | GOOD3 | Ali̇ Yildiz | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 06/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2000m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 11/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | Mehmet Akyavuz | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 13/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Mehmet Akyavuz | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 25/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | S Boyraz | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 0/12 | 16/05/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2000m | S Boyraz | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 3/7 | 15/03/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | Sadetti̇n Boyraz | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 1/8 | 27/02/2025 | - | $0.00 | Antalya | 2100m | Sadetti̇n Boyraz | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 1/8 | 07/01/2025 | - | $0.00 | Antalya | 1500m | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: F.çeti̇nbaş
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed in 2 of last 3 suggests consistent recent efforts. Latest run was 9th of 10 over 1500m at Istanbul on GOOD on 30 Oct, so needs to lift back at this trip and track. Stays in the same grade, and F. Çetinbaş sticks with H. Sunkar’s charge. Competitive claims if reproducing the better recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 30/10/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Mehmet Akyavuz | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/10/2026 | - | 3UP HCP 24 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Fesi̇h Çeti̇nbaş | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/10/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | SOFT | Mehmet Akyavuz | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Ankara | 1600m | GOOD | İsm Yildirim | 61kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/08/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | E Çankaya | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 14/08/2026 | - | 3UP CON | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 61kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/08/2026 | - | 3UP COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Uğur Levent | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 61kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 09/07/2026 | - | 3UP HCP | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | O Akgönül | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/06/2026 | - | GROUP 1 3Y | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | Ertuğrul Cankiliç | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 2/11 | 22/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | HEAVY | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 54.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 05/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 61kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 29/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD3 | M Keçeci̇ | 61kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/15 | 17/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 61kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 07/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Antalya | 1200m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 24/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Antalya | 1600m | E Çankaya | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 4/12 | 13/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Antalya | 1500m | GOOD | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 24/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Antalya | 1400m | Serh Çeli̇k | 52kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 2/11 | 13/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Antalya | 1600m | GOOD3 | O Akgönül | 56.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: A.sözen
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Draws much better this time from barrier 2 after a 3rd of 10 over 1400m at Istanbul on GOOD. Strong at this trip with (28:7-7-4), including (25:7-5-4) at Istanbul 1500m, and won here over 1500m on 23 Aug. Solid recent profile and the gate should help secure the right run.
Last Starts 19 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 | 18/10/2026 | - | 3UP HCP 24 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 61kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/09/2026 | - | 3UP COND 6 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD3 | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 63kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/08/2026 | - | 3UP COND 6 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/08/2026 | - | 3UP CON | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 12/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Velat Demi̇r | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 24/06/2026 | - | 3UP HCP | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 61kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 56.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 22/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | HEAVY | Akin Sözen | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD3 | Akin Sözen | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 26/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Özcan Yildirim | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 11/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 21/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | Ali̇ Yildiz | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 6/8 | 14/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | Özcan Yildirim | 56.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | Özcan Yildirim | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 16/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 07/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | Özcan Yildirim | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 17/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 29/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ö.yildirim
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Draws the inside and brings solid credentials for 1500m, with (3:1-0-1) at the trip. Placed in 2 of last 3 and handles good ground well, boasting (18:8-0-3) on this condition. Latest run was 5th of 5 over 1400m at Ankara on 10 Oct, and the softer map from barrier 1 can help. Metal Heart looks a consistent type suited by the set-up.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 10/10/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | Özcan Yildirim | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 20/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2000m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/08/2026 | - | 3Y | $0.00 | Ankara | 1500m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/08/2026 | - | 3UP GROUP 2 | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | M A Solmaz | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 19/07/2026 | - | GROUP 3 3Y | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2100m | GOOD | M A Solmaz | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 14/22 | 28/06/2026 | - | GROUP 1 3Y | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2400m | GOOD | M A Solmaz | 58kg | - | - | 16 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/11 | 17/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 04/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Adana | 1400m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Adana | 1400m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 17/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Adana | 1400m | GOOD3 | Vedat Abi̇ş | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 31/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Adana | 1400m | SOFT | M A Solmaz | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 10/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Adana | 1500m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 25/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1500m | HEAVY | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 26/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | SOFT | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 16/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 26/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 08/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 17/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 24/05/2025 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1100m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: S.kaya
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third up and placed in 4 of last 5, he brings the right platform. Latest run was a 1st of 7 over 1500m at Istanbul on GOOD, and he’s consistent at the trip (6:1-3-0) with strong track figures (10:3-3-0). With S. Kaya booked, Mr Çırak has solid claims back at this course and distance.
Last Starts 26 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 | 11/10/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Seli̇m Kaya | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 20/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2000m | GOOD | Seli̇m Kaya | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/18 | 28/06/2026 | - | GROUP 2 3Y | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2000m | GOOD | Seli̇m Kaya | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2000m | GOOD | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 10/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1500m | GOOD | Özcan Yildirim | 54kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 25/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 23/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Izmir | 1400m | GOOD | Özcan Yildirim | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 04/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | Vedat Abi̇ş | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 5/7 | 24/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | H Karataş | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 14/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 29/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | SOFT | Vedat Abi̇ş | 54kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 16/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1500m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 54kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 03/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 10/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 0/10 | 01/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | Ayhan Kurşun | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |