Kocaeli Race 3 - Race 3
KING LUTHER (3) sets the standard after a 2nd at Ankara over 1400m last start in a 17-runner field, with prior 3rd at 1300m. HEAVEN LIGHT (9) appeals on the drop back to 1400m after a 3rd at Istanbul over 2000m six days ago and earlier 3rd at 1400m here, while PERSONA NON GRATA (7) is consistent at 1400m with recent 2nd and 3rd at Bursa before a 5th over 1700m. LEGACY OF HENRY (4) draws the rail and was 3rd at Istanbul over 1500m two runs back.
Jockey: Berk.gökçe
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up form included a 2nd at Istanbul over 1300m on 28 Feb behind Elios with 58kg, then a solid 4th over 1200m on 11 Mar. Latest was 11th of 16 at Istanbul over 1400m on 1 May from barrier 17 on GOOD3 with 60kg. Drops 33kg with a 32kg claim and draws barrier 13. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 01/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD3 | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 60kg | - | - | 17 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/13 | 28/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 60kg | - | - | 13 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 4/12 | 11/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 28/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 11/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 10/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | Erhan Aktuğ | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 10/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | Özcan Yildirim | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 3/10 | 29/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | SOFT | Özcan Yildirim | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: S.özen
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 191 days. Last start 6th of 7 at Istanbul over 1400m on 16 Nov on Good, with 57kg, behind True Blue. Prior run 8th of 8 at Kocaeli over 1500m on 4 Nov with 57kg. Big weight drop to 58kg total with a 31.5kg claim; can improve.
Last Starts 191 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 16/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Beki̇r Mert Mirik | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 04/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1500m | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: B.kilinç
Weight: 58kgs
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Placed in both runs to date and returns after 31 days. Last start 2nd of 17 at Ankara over 1400m on 25 Apr on Soft, with 58kg, behind Bir Kara Vedat. Previously 3rd of 9 at Ankara over 1300m on 13 Sep on Good with 57kg. With a 31.5kg apprentice claim booked, can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17 | 25/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | SOFT | Burhan Kilinç | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 13/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | GOOD | Burhan Kilinç | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.sözen
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after finishing 6th at Istanbul over 1900m on 10 May, with 58kg from barrier 8. Prior run was 9th over 1400m on 1 May, but earlier placed 3rd over 1500m on 11 Apr after settling on speed. Draws barrier 1 and gets a significant 31.5kg apprentice claim for A.sözen, taking weight from 58kg to 26.5kg. Can feature with the right run from the inside draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 10/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1900m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/15 | 01/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD3 | H Çi̇zi̇k | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/11 | 11/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 07/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2000m | H Karataş | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 2/12 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | Ali̇ Yildiz | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.yildiz
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip 500m after a 10th of 13 at Istanbul over 1900m on 10 May on Good with 58kg. Prior run was sound, 4th of 12 at Istanbul over 1500m on 22 Apr on Good3 behind Game Saver. Earlier placed 3rd of 11 over 1200m on 11 Mar, also at Istanbul. Carries 26.5kg here with a 31.5kg claim and draws barrier 3; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 10/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1900m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/12 | 22/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD3 | Ali̇ Yildiz | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 08/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | Ali̇ Yildiz | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 3/11 | 11/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: R.kurt
Weight: 54kgs
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Back in trip from 1700m after a Kocaeli run 21 days ago. Best recent effort was 7th of 12 at Istanbul over 1200m on 11 Mar on good going with 54kg, behind Agua Regia. Carries 54kg again and gets a significant 29.5kg apprentice claim with R.kurt up for S.akci. Can improve back to sprinting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 05/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1700m | Efe Korkmaz | 54kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 13/16 | 24/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | HEAVY | M A Akgöbek | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 7/12 | 11/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | R Kurt | 54kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 23/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | Mahsun Turan | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 13/13 | 07/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | Enes Bozdağ | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 10/10 | 29/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | SOFT | B Akçay | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: M.m.bi̇lgi̇n
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip 300m after a 5th of 9 at Kocaeli over 1700m on 5 May with 58kg. Prior form strong at 1400m at Bursa: 2nd of 12 on 6 Apr (GOOD) behind Lady Nazo, then 3rd of 8 on 20 Apr (GOOD). Notable 31.5kg apprentice claim brings him in much lighter today from barrier 11 for trainer Hüs.karabulut. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 05/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1700m | K Tokaçoğlu | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 20/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/12 | 06/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: M.keçeci̇
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up after 21 days, with apprentice M.keçeci taking 30kg off to 25kg. Last start 6th of 8 at Kocaeli over 1700m on 5 May from barrier 9 with 58kg. Prior run 12th of 12 at Istanbul over 1400m on 8 Apr with 58kg behind Midnight Blue. Can improve with the big claim and added race fitness.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1700m | Erhan Aktuğ | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 08/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: M.kaya
Weight: 60kgs
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Comments
Has been around the mark, placing in three of the last five. Last start 3rd at Istanbul over 2000m on 20 May on Good, with 61kg, behind Rhythmofthestars. Prior runs included 4th over 1500m on 6 May and 3rd over 1400m on 8 Apr. Drops 34kg with a 33kg claim and comes back 600m; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 20/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2000m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 61kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/16 | 06/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 61kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 5/12 | 22/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD3 | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 08/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 59kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 2/11 | 25/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/13 | 07/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2000m | Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 3/14 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe | 54kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 3/13 | 28/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD3 | M Keçeci̇ | 55kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 13/13 | 12/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | SOFT | M Keçeci̇ | 55kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 27/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD3 | Özcan Yildirim | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 10/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe | 53kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 14/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | Özcan Yildirim | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 26/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD3 | Özcan Yildirim | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Er.cankiliç
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old by Luxor out of Secret Planet for trainer E. Çukurkaş. Carries 55kg but benefits from a 30kg apprentice claim with Er. Cankiliç. Barrier 5. Can improve.
Jockey: E.bozdağ
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, highlighted by a 4th of 16 at Bursa over 1300m on 24 Apr on HEAVY with 56kg from barrier 14 behind My Life Fire. Last start 7th of 16 at Istanbul over 1500m on 6 May from barrier 6 with 58kg behind The Special One. Back slightly in trip and drops sharply to 25.5kg with E. Bozdağ claiming 30.5kg for G. Taşdelen. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 06/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | Ali̇ Yildiz | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 4/16 | 24/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | HEAVY | Enes Bozdağ | 56kg | - | - | 14 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 13/13 | 28/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | Enes Bozdağ | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 11/12 | 23/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | E Akpinar | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: C.tepe
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip to 1400m from 1500m and draws barrier 2 after jumping from 13 last time. Last start 17th of 20 at Bursa over 1500m on 15 May on Good, from barrier 13. Prior runs included 12th of 14 at Istanbul over 1500m and 9th over 1400m on Good3. Big apprentice claim of 30.5kg in play; can improve with the softer draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/20 | 15/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1500m | GOOD | A Ceylan | - | - | 13 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 12/14 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | Enes Bozdağ | 58kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 9/12 | 27/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD3 | S Akbulat | 57kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 24/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: O.atmaca
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip from 1900m after finishing 5th of 5 at Kocaeli on 5 May, carrying 50kg. Best recent effort was 3rd of 13 at Bursa over 1300m on 16 Mar with 56kg behind My Boy Göksu. Now carries 56kg with a big apprentice claim to 25.5kg and draws barrier 7 for O. Atmaca for trainer G. Taşdelen. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1900m | Efe Korkmaz | 50kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 7/11 | 25/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Berk Gökçe | 53.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/13 | 16/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | Onur Atmaca | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 09/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | Mahsun Turan | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 24/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | B Akçay | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |