Istanbul Race 8 - Race 8
ATEŞIZI (1) sets the standard with consistent placings and a narrow 2nd over 1600m two starts back; the step back to the mile and a soft draw suit. UFUKTEPE (11) is a danger after a strong 2nd over 1500m last start and has been holding form at this track. KAHRAMAN FATIH (2) rates a chance with three recent placings at Istanbul and a solid 3rd last start, though yet to land a blow at this trip. BIGASI (4) could feature from barrier 1 given a recent 2nd over 1400m, but needs to lift at 1600m. Lean ATEŞIZI (1) in a competitive finish.

Jockey: F.çeti̇nbaş
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Placed in 4 of last 5 and arrives off a 2nd of 10 over 1300m at Adana on 3 Nov. Draws better from barrier 2 after jumping from 5 last time, which can help at the mile. Has partnered F. Çetinbaş three times for two seconds, and stays in the same grade. Honest profile suggests Ateşizi can be competitive again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 03/11/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Adana | 1300m | GOOD | Fesi̇h Çeti̇nbaş | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Adana | 1800m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 15/10/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | UNKNOWN | Fesi̇h Çeti̇nbaş | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | M A Akgöbek | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1600m | GOOD | Fesi̇h Çeti̇nbaş | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/11 | 15/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/13 | 08/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1500m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 13/08/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1500m | GOOD | M A Akgöbek | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | Ö F Özen | 54kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 11/07/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Yusuf Cengi̇z | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/14 | 03/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe | 54kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 21/06/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | M A Akgöbek | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 9/12 | 27/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 10/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Adana | 1100m | GOOD | Fati̇h Sultan Mehmet Sansar | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: B.akçay
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Placed in 3 of last 5 and has been reliable at Istanbul with (6:0-1-3). Last start was a solid 3rd of 11 over 1500m here on 30 Oct on good ground, and there’s an earlier 1600m run at this track on 25 Sep on soft when 6th of 9. Stays in the same grade and draws on consistent local form to be around the mark again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 30/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Ertuğrul Cankiliç | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 23/10/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | SOFT | Ertuğrul Cankiliç | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/14 | 09/10/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 25/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | SOFT | H Karataş | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | B Akçay | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/08/2026 | - | 3Y COND1 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | B Akçay | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: A.sözen
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Third up and draws a better gate, moving from barrier 10 to 7, which should help over the mile. Latest run was 8th of 11 over 1200m at Istanbul on 23 Oct on soft ground. Stays in the same grade and gets A. Sözen to steer. Bedran Bey looks to have a kinder set-up to improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 23/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | SOFT | Vedat Abi̇ş | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/11 | 02/10/2026 | - | 3Y COND 1 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | H Karataş | 57kg | - | - | 13 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: A.aslan
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Draws the inside after jumping from 6 last time, which could map a tidier trip. Last start at Istanbul over 1500m on 30 Oct returned 5th of 11 on good ground. Stays in the same grade and retains A. Aslan. With the draw advantage, Bigasi gets a chance to improve at 1600m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 30/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | A Aslan | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 23/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | SOFT | A Aslan | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/14 | 09/10/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | A Aslan | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/13 | 27/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | A Aslan | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | A Aslan | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/14 | 26/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | A Aslan | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 10/13 | 16/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | B Akçay | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 13/15 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Erhan Aktuğ | 57kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | Erhan Aktuğ | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: A.yildiz
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Third up and staying in the same grade, Demir Kütük heads to 1600m after a 1200m Istanbul run on 23 Oct when 7th of 11 on soft ground. The step to a mile gives a different look to his preparation. A. Yildiz sticks for S. Bektaş, which keeps the set-up familiar. Fair chance to improve with added fitness and distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 23/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | SOFT | Berk Gökçe | 54kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/15 | 02/10/2026 | - | 3Y COND 1 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: A.kurşun
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Third up and comes off a 2nd of 11 over 1200m at Istanbul on 23 Oct on soft ground. Steps to 1600m now and has race fitness on side. A. Kurşun sticks, which reads well for continuity. Profiles as a solid chance to hold form at this track.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 23/10/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | SOFT | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/15 | 02/10/2026 | - | 3Y COND 1 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: G.yildiz
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Stays in the same grade and returns to Istanbul off an 8th of 11 over 1500m here on 30 Oct. Steps to 1600m with G. Yildiz booked, which could suit. Measured profile but consistent set-up to find improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 30/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | G Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/11 | 23/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | SOFT | G Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 11/14 | 09/10/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | G Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 14 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 13/14 | 02/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | G Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: A.kaçmaz
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Second up and stays in the same grade after a 1500m Istanbul run on 30 Oct when 10th of 11. Steps to 1600m and keeps A. Kaçmaz for S. Çiftçi. Needs to lift, but the set-up offers a chance to improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 30/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | B Çeti̇n | 53kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: E.aktuğ
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
First up after about 4 months, returning to the Istanbul mile. Last seen 17 Jul at this track and trip, finishing 6th of 10 on good ground. E. Aktuğ rides for B. Akbulut. Tanerden maps as a low-fuss resumer with a familiar set-up and can run a clean race at 1600m.
Last Starts 116 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/14 | 01/07/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ç.taşci
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
First starter by Berksoy out of Mamahatun for G Kuv. Gökçe with Ç. Taşci booked. Debuts at 1600m at Istanbul in a 13-runner field. Stable and rider combination is a logical pairing for a maiden kick-off. Low exposure but an interesting profile for this trip.

Jockey: B.karagöz
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Ran 2nd of 11 over 1500m at Istanbul on 30 Oct on good ground, and now stretches to the mile. Stays in the same grade. With B. Karagöz booked for C. Güneş, that recent local effort reads well enough to be competitive again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 30/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Özcan Yildirim | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/11 | 23/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | SOFT | Ertuğrul Cankiliç | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/13 | 09/10/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Ertuğrul Cankiliç | 55kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/14 | 02/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ertuğrul Cankiliç | 57kg | - | - | 13 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: B.çeti̇n
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Fourth up and stays in the same grade. Last start at Istanbul over 1500m on 30 Oct, finished 7th of 11 on good ground. Steps to 1600m with B. Çetin booked for C. Turan. Capable of improving with the added run and extra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 30/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | B Çeti̇n | 53kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 8/11 | 23/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | SOFT | Erhan Aktuğ | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 10/11 | 02/10/2026 | - | 3Y COND 1 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Er.cankiliç
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Drops into a better barrier, moving from 8 to 4, which could help over the mile at Istanbul. Last start here over 1500m on 30 Oct ended 8th of 11, so a softer run from the draw looks a positive. From similar barriers (4-6), the profile reads (7:0-4-1), suggesting he tends to put himself in the finish without breaking through. Capable of improving from the gate and holding a competitive spot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 30/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/10/2026 | - | 3Y MDN FILLIES | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | UNKNOWN | Gökhan Kocakaya | 62kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 8/12 | 05/10/2026 | - | 3Y MDN F | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | Mahsun Turan | 62kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/13 | 27/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 19/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 62kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 09/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/13 | 26/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/13 | 16/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 58kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/15 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | M T Coşkun | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 26/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 4/11 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | Ni̇zametti̇n Demi̇r | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 02/07/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | FAST | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 21/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Izmir | 1200m | Nevzat Avci̇ | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 8/12 | 12/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | E Çi̇zi̇k | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 2/11 | 02/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 17/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 55kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/13 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD3 | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/15 | 24/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | SOFT | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |