Ankara Race 8

Race 8

Prize Money: -

THOMAS SHELBY (6) draws barrier 1 and brings strong Ankara figures (7 wins, 5 seconds, 3 thirds from 21) with a recent 2nd over 1600m here on 7 Jul and a sound 3rd over 1400m on 28 Jul. İSPANOZ (1) is on a short turnaround after winning a 1200m 3UP COND at Istanbul on 5 Aug with H. ÇİZİK, and he maps well from barrier 3. SMART CHILDREN (3) comes back 200m after a 4th in a 1400m 3UP HCP here on 6 Aug and was 3rd over this trip at Ankara on 25 Jul. GOLDEN RACER (4) has solid 1200m stats (2 wins, 4 seconds from 14) and an inside draw to suit.

Distance: 1200m
Track:
Weather: -
Surface: Turf
Class: -

İspanoz (3) 242545751
Trainer: M.özgül()
Jockey: H.çi̇zi̇k
Weight: -
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 14% / 38%

4 yo

Sire: Morandi

Dam: Just Another Day

Dam's Sire: Orpen

Stats

Career

57: 8-11-3

Distance

18: 2-3-2

Track

7: 1-2-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

7: 2-1-0

Good

26: 3-6-1

Soft

5: 2-1-0

Dirt

3: 0-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 1-0-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m - 1800m

Comments

Comes off an Istanbul 1200m 3UP COND win eight days ago under H. Çizik from barrier 2 carrying 58kg, and the same rider is back from barrier 3. Proven at the trip (1200m: 18:2-3-2) and has a solid low-draw record (barriers 1-3: 30:4-6-3), suggesting a suitable setup to hold form.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 7	5/8/26	Istanbul	1200m	3UP COND	2	H Çi̇zi̇k	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. İspanoz 2. Dragons Son 3. This Charming Man
5th of 6	31/7/26	Bursa	1800m		2	Nuretti̇n Şen	57kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Marion 2. Erduman 3. Lord Of Dragon
7th of 9	24/7/26	Bursa	1200m	3UP COND	5	Nuretti̇n Şen	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. North Pasha 2. Born To Run 3. Fearless Dragon
5th of 13	17/7/26	Bursa	1500m		1	Nuretti̇n Şen	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Kizim Beril 2. Erduman 3. Mikea
4th of 6	9/7/26	Ankara	1000m		2	İsm Yildirim	57kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Operasyon 2. King Davut 3. Smart Children
- of 7	27/6/26	Ankara	1600m	3UP COND 7	3	Mehmet Akyavuz	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Patrick Star 2. Gel Oglim 3. Tulumar

Kıng Rüzgar (5) X143464156
Trainer: K.şentürk()
Jockey: A.çeli̇k
Weight: -
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 29% / 51%

5 yo

Sire: Mendip

Dam: Mavi̇ Ay

Dam's Sire: Lion Heart

Stats

Career

27: 8-3-3

Distance

3: 1-0-0

Track

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

3: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-1

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Turf

4: 2-1-1

Good

10: 3-1-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

1: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 0-0-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 1600m

Comments

Drops 400m after a 6th of 6 over 1600m at Istanbul on 17 Jul, and returns to 1200m where he has a (3:1-0-0) record. Prior to that he won over 1500m at Istanbul on 7 Jun carrying 56kg, and his barrier stats from 4–6 read (12:3-3-1), drawing 5 here. With 27 days between runs and a favourable alley, the setup looks suitable back in trip.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 6	17/7/26	Istanbul	1600m		1	Müslüm Çeli̇k	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Masterpiece 2. Prince Of Darkness 3. Hardold
5th of 10	24/6/26	Istanbul	1500m	3UP HCP	4	Vedat Abi̇ş	59kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Black Pablo 2. Make A Fire 3. Star Blood
1st of 8	7/6/26	Istanbul	1500m		1	Gökhan Kocakaya	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. King Rüzgar 2. Firebender 3. Moskito
4th of 7	29/5/26	Istanbul	1200m		5	Ahmet Çeli̇k	56.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Make A Fire 2. Bahrain 3. Magic Selectra
6th of 9	18/4/26	Ankara	1600m		7	Gökhan Kocakaya	-	SOFT		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Baldwin 2. Power Of Hakeem 3. Bull Man
4th of 5	22/3/26	Adana	1200m		4	Müslüm Çeli̇k	59kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Torpil 2. Galibey 3. Hearted

Smart Chıldren (6) 5686123334
Trainer: Ar.kiliç()
Jockey: İsm.yildirim
Weight: -
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 18% / 57%

4 yo

Sire: Torok

Dam: Sasicha

Dam's Sire: Montjeu

Stats

Career

33: 6-7-6

Distance

5: 0-2-1

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-1

Track

20: 4-6-4

1st Up

3: 0-1-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

6: 1-2-1

Good

16: 4-2-3

Soft

1: 0-0-1

Dirt

1: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m - 1900m

Comments

On a short turnaround after a 4th of 7 at Ankara over 1400m in a 3UP HCP seven days ago with 61kg, and now drops back 200m. Has solid Ankara credentials (20:4-6-4) and a useful 1200m profile (5:0-2-1), including a recent 3rd over this trip. Consistent local record suggests he can be competitive again.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 7	6/8/26	Ankara	1400m	3UP HCP	6	İsm Yildirim	61kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Zagros Rüzgari 2. Whisper Of Victory 3. Güçlü Türk
3rd of 7	25/7/26	Ankara	1200m		3	H Çi̇zi̇k	60kg	GOOD3		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Mia Star 2. Tempesta Mia 3. Smart Children
3rd of 6	9/7/26	Ankara	1000m		4	Burhan Kilinç	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Operasyon 2. King Davut 3. Smart Children
3rd of 8	13/6/26	Ankara	1400m	3UP HCP	1	H Çi̇zi̇k	60.5kg	SOFT		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. İsen Buga 2. İspanoz 3. Smart Children
2nd of 8	6/6/26	Ankara	1400m		5	Ertuğrul Cankiliç	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Northern Nurdetta 2. Smart Children 3. Kocahanim
1st of 12	21/5/26	Ankara	1300m		7	H Çi̇zi̇k	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Smart Children 2. La Jefa 3. Melian The Maia

Golden Racer (2) 709X360135
Trainer: İ.akkiliç()
Jockey: H.karataş
Weight: -
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 16% / 38%

4 yo

Sire: Golden Tower

Dam: Storm Racer

Dam's Sire: Alabora

Stats

Career

31: 5-5-2

Distance

14: 2-4-1

Trk/Dst

4: 0-2-0

Track

11: 1-2-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Turf

4: 1-2-0

Good

12: 1-2-1

Soft

1: 0-0-1

Dirt

2: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m - 1300m

Comments

Strong 1200m profile (14:2-4-1) and effective at this track/trip with two seconds from four runs, now draws much better in barrier 2 after jumping from 6 last time. Comes here 35 days between runs and drops back from 1000m, with a recent Adana 1300m win two back lending confidence. Set up looks suitable and a forward showing is within reach.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 6	9/7/26	Ankara	1000m		6	Velat Demi̇r	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Operasyon 2. King Davut 3. Smart Children
3rd of 12	24/5/26	Adana	1300m		8	Mehmet Kiyak	55kg	SOFT		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Copper Son 2. Gel Oglim 3. Golden Racer
1st of 14	17/5/26	Adana	1300m		8	Ertuğrul Cankiliç	59.5kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Golden Racer 2. Wallace 3. Triple Azareks
13th of 13	7/3/26	Adana	1300m		5	M T Coşkun	52kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Gel Oglim 2. Copper Son 3. Ally Sue
6th of 9	28/2/26	Adana	1200m		7	E Atlamaz	51kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Lamberhurst 2. Mothers Love Mea 3. Çağanim
3rd of 13	17/2/26	Adana	1200m		7	E Atlamaz	52kg	GOOD3		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Rota Show 2. Nisanur Hatirasi 3. Golden Racer

Raymond Reddington (4) 415X793235
Trainer: Hüs.teki̇nalp()
Jockey: E.çankaya
Weight: -
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 17% / 51%

6 yo

Sire: Luxor

Dam: Nadi̇re

Dam's Sire: Win River Win

Stats

Career

47: 8-7-9

Distance

4: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-0

Track

35: 7-7-7

1st Up

5: 0-1-1

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

3rd Up

4: 1-0-2

4th Up

4: 1-2-1

Turf

24: 6-3-5

Good

34: 4-5-6

Heavy

1: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 0-1-1

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 2200m

Comments

Proven at Ankara (35:7-7-7) and draws well in barrier 4 for the sharp drop back to 1200m. Recent form is solid at longer trips, including 2nd over 2200m on 30 Jun (3UP COND) and 3rd over 1400m on 9 Jul. Yet to win at 1200m (4:0-1-0), but the track affinity and a positive jockey record with him (3:0-1-1) keep him in the mix.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 6	30/7/26	Ankara	1900m		2	E Çankaya	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Victory Waltz 2. Broarts 3. Dragon Force
3rd of 7	9/7/26	Ankara	1400m	3UP HCP	7	Velat Demi̇r	57.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Power Of Hakeem 2. Dark Veyron 3. Raymond Reddington
2nd of 4	30/6/26	Ankara	2200m	3UP COND	1	E Çankaya	56.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Broarts 2. Raymond Reddington 3. Boucheron
3rd of 7	11/6/26	Ankara	1600m		1	A Çankaya	55kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Bull Man 2. Gel Oglim 3. Raymond Reddington
9th of 10	28/5/26	Ankara	1400m		6	H Çi̇zi̇k	-	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Power Of Hakeem 2. North Pasha 3. Mahall
7th of 12	12/5/26	Ankara	1400m		4	H Çi̇zi̇k	57.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Baldwin 2. Copper Son 3. Tay Fark

Thomas Shelby (1) 221474X423
Trainer: Hüs.teki̇nalp()
Jockey: G.kocakaya
Weight: -
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 22% / 67%

5 yo

Sire: Graystorm

Dam: Akasya

Dam's Sire: Mountain Cat

Stats

Career

31: 7-9-5

Distance

1: 0-1-0

Track

21: 7-5-3

1st Up

4: 1-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-1

3rd Up

3: 0-1-2

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Turf

14: 5-6-1

Good

16: 2-4-3

Dirt

1: 0-0-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 0-1-1

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1900m

Comments

Proven at Ankara with a strong local record (21:7-5-3) and draws the inside after a solid 3rd over 1400m here on 28 Jul behind Patrick Star. Drops 200m and reunites with Gökhan Kocakaya, with their partnership reading (2:0-1-1). From barrier 1 and fourth-up, he maps for a soft run and looks set to give a competitive account.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 7	28/7/26	Ankara	1400m		3	Gökhan Kocakaya	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Patrick Star 2. Gel Oglim 3. Thomas Shelby
2nd of 6	7/7/26	Ankara	1600m		2	Gökhan Kocakaya	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Bull Man 2. Thomas Shelby 3. Mountain
4th of 5	23/6/26	Ankara	1900m	3UP	5	M T Coşkun	57kg	FAST		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Stalwart Hera 2. Melian The Maia 3. Ser Veyron
4th of 6	9/10/25	Ankara	2000m		6	H Çi̇zi̇k	61kg	GOOD3		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Dragon Force 2. Storm Blood 3. Princess Qali̇
7th of 9	28/9/25	Istanbul	1600m		8	H Çi̇zi̇k	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Tulumar 2. Patrick Star 3. Mr Cino
4th of 8	11/9/25	Ankara	1600m		2	Ahmet Çeli̇k	61kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Tulumar 2. Battle For Glory 3. Lady North

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked