Istanbul Race 2

Race 2

Prize Money: -

DRAGONS SON (4) brings strong recent form and a short turnaround, backing up 2nd at Istanbul over 2000m on 16/8 after a 2nd over 1200m on 5/8, and boasts 4 wins at 1500m. MAKE A FIRE (1) maps well from barrier 3 and returns to 1500m where he was 2nd in a 3UP HCP here on 24/6 carrying 61kg; strong track/distance record backs him. PRINCE OF DARKNESS (3) can improve sharply up 300m with solid recent 1400m/1600m form including a win here on 31/7 and prior 2nd over 1600m. SONG RISING (6) is third-up and drawn low; last start 2nd in a 1400m 3UP CLAIM here on 12/8 suggests he’s ready to peak back to 1500m.

Distance: 1500m
Track:
Weather: -
Surface: EquiTrack
Class: TB

Make A Fire (3) 3425012655
Trainer: Şük.çeli̇k()
Jockey: M.kaya
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 19% / 57%

7 yo

Sire: Sidney's Candy

Dam: Hamarat

Dam's Sire: Unaccounted For

Stats

Career

68: 13-14-12

Distance

27: 6-7-4

Trk/Dst

24: 6-5-4

Track

58: 12-11-11

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-1

4th Up

2: 0-0-1

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Good

35: 6-4-7

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 1500m

Comments

Proven at Istanbul 1500m with a strong record (24:6-5-4) and overall track stats of (58:12-11-11). On a short turnaround (7 days) and stretches back out from 1200m, having run 2nd over this trip on 24 Jun in a 3UP HCP carrying 61kg. Draws well in barrier 3 and should get a favourable run at 60kg.

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 9	14/8/26	Istanbul	1200m	3UP CON	7	Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Laureate 2. Gel Oglim 3. Turkish Punch
5th of 9	2/8/26	Istanbul	1200m		3	Gökhan Kocakaya	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Gök Berk 2. Magic Selectra 3. Riyakar
6th of 7	12/7/26	Istanbul	1500m		4	Velat Demi̇r	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Charabanc 2. Captain Fantastic 3. Poetry In Motion
2nd of 10	24/6/26	Istanbul	1500m	3UP HCP	2	Gökhan Kocakaya	61kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Black Pablo 2. Make A Fire 3. Star Blood
1st of 7	29/5/26	Istanbul	1200m		3	Gökhan Kocakaya	56.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Make A Fire 2. Bahrain 3. Magic Selectra
10th of 11	22/5/26	Istanbul	1400m		2	Akin Sözen	59kg	HEAVY		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Laureate 2. Cazator De Osos 3. Inevitable

Diamond Brothers (8) 1451414724
Trainer: T.i̇bi̇ş()
Jockey: E.bozdağ
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 20% / 41%

6 yo

Sire: Bushranger

Dam: Bella Cosa

Dam's Sire: Always A Classic

Stats

Career

43: 9-7-2

Distance

8: 1-2-0

Trk/Dst

6: 1-2-0

Track

25: 6-2-2

1st Up

5: 1-1-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-2

3rd Up

4: 3-0-0

4th Up

2: 1-0-0

Turf

13: 3-3-0

Good

18: 4-2-2

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

1: 0-1-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1600m

Comments

Proven at Istanbul with a solid track record (25:6-2-2) and a handy (Istanbul, 1500) return of (6:1-2-0). Recent form is sound, including 2nd over 1500m here on 10 Jul and a close 4th in a 3UP COND over 1400m on 29 Jul. From barrier 8 and up 100m, he profiles as a consistent chance at this 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
4th of 6	29/7/26	Istanbul	1400m	3UP COND	6	İsm Yildirim	57kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Shiroke 2. La Jefa 3. Massava
2nd of 5	10/7/26	Istanbul	1500m		5	S Akbulat	-	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Firebender 2. Diamond Brothers 3. Dragons Son
7th of 10	24/6/26	Istanbul	1500m	3UP HCP	9	Görkem Özçeli̇k	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Black Pablo 2. Make A Fire 3. Star Blood
4th of 10	15/4/26	Istanbul	1600m		9	Görkem Özçeli̇k	59.5kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Alakont 2. Turkish Punch 3. Lower Spirit
1st of 12	14/3/26	Istanbul	1400m		11	Görkem Özçeli̇k	-	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Diamond Brothers 2. Operasyon 3. Win Her Love
4th of 12	21/2/26	Istanbul	2000m		11	M Keçeci̇	-	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Gold Flower 2. Jimdema 3. Cape Cod

Prince Of Darkness (4) 4X7X533219
Trainer: U.bi̇li̇k()
Jockey: G.kocakaya
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 21% / 58%

6 yo

Sire: Brazen Beau

Dam: Magika

Dam's Sire: Dubawi

Stats

Career

56: 12-10-11

Distance

8: 0-3-2

Trk/Dst

6: 0-3-0

Track

39: 9-7-4

1st Up

5: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-1-1

4th Up

3: 1-1-0

Turf

13: 2-1-5

Good

37: 9-7-6

Dirt

6: 0-1-3

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 1600m

Comments

Proven at Istanbul with a strong local profile (track record 39:9-7-4) and solid 1500m/track-distance stats despite no win at the trip (1500:8 0-3-2; Istanbul 1500:6 0-3-0). On a short turnaround after a 1200m run seven days ago and now up 300m, with barrier 4 a positive given his favourable middle-gate record (4-6: 15:3-4-3). Recent winter form includes a 1400m win and a 1600m 2nd, so this set-up looks suitable for a competitive showing.

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
9th of 9	14/8/26	Istanbul	1200m	3UP CON	3	H Çi̇zi̇k	57kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Laureate 2. Gel Oglim 3. Turkish Punch
1st of 11	31/7/26	Istanbul	1400m		6	H Çi̇zi̇k	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Prince Of Darkness 2. Decent Man 3. Consultant
2nd of 6	17/7/26	Istanbul	1600m		4	E Çi̇zi̇k	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Masterpiece 2. Prince Of Darkness 3. Hardold
3rd of 9	8/7/26	Istanbul	1400m	3UP	1	S Akbulat	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. İsen Buga 2. Bold Lion 3. Prince Of Darkness
3rd of 9	21/6/26	Istanbul	1400m	3UP COND 9	4	Hişman Çi̇zi̇k	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Bello Boy 2. Inevitable 3. Prince Of Darkness
5th of 8	7/6/26	Istanbul	1500m		6	Özcan Yildirim	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. King Rüzgar 2. Firebender 3. Moskito

Dragons Son (6) 22252X7322
Trainer: C.turan()
Jockey: A.kurşun
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 27% / 75%

5 yo

Sire: My Dear Son

Dam: Mother Of Dragons

Dam's Sire: Bekmezbey

Stats

Career

29: 8-11-3

Distance

12: 4-3-2

Trk/Dst

8: 2-3-2

Track

23: 6-11-3

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-1-1

4th Up

2: 1-1-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

14: 3-7-2

Dirt

5: 2-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

7: 1-4-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 2000m

Comments

Ultra-consistent at Istanbul with a strong track record (23:6-11-3) and a handy 1500m profile (12:4-3-2). On a short turnaround after back-to-back 2nds this month, including 2000m on 16 Aug behind Modern Warrior and 1200m on 5 Aug behind İspanoz, and now drops 500m. Drawn barrier 6 with A.kurşun up, his proven stats at the trip and venue give him solid claims.

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
2nd of 5	16/8/26	Istanbul	2000m		4	H Karataş	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Modern Warrior 2. Dragons Son 3. Cape Cod
2nd of 7	5/8/26	Istanbul	1200m	3UP COND	7	H Karataş	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. İspanoz 2. Dragons Son 3. This Charming Man
3rd of 5	10/7/26	Istanbul	1500m		4	Uğur Levent	-	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Firebender 2. Diamond Brothers 3. Dragons Son
7th of 8	7/6/26	Istanbul	1500m		8	Ayhan Kurşun	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. King Rüzgar 2. Firebender 3. Moskito
2nd of 6	14/9/25	Istanbul	2100m		5	Vedat Abi̇ş	59kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Asmar Dubai 2. Dragons Son 3. Alycone
5th of 9	6/9/25	Istanbul	2000m		5	Ayhan Kurşun	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Captain Fantastic 2. Attalos 3. Hope Breeze

Hardold (5) 9558474347
Trainer: C.turan()
Jockey: A.sözen
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 21% / 34%

5 yo

Sire: Torok

Dam: Wenona

Dam's Sire: Lion Heart

Stats

Career

38: 8-2-3

Distance

7: 2-0-1

Trk/Dst

4: 1-0-0

Track

19: 3-1-2

1st Up

4: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

6: 1-1-1

Good

20: 2-1-2

Dirt

2: 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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Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 1900m

Comments

Proven at Istanbul 1500m (distance record 7:2-0-1; track-distance 4:1-0-0) and returns to a more suitable trip after a 1200m run seven days ago. Recent Istanbul form is sound with a 3rd over 1600m on 17 Jul behind Masterpiece and a 4th over 1400m on 31 Jul. Drawn barrier 5 and back up quickly, he has a workable setup to be competitive.

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
7th of 9	14/8/26	Istanbul	1200m	3UP CON	2	Akin Sözen	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Laureate 2. Gel Oglim 3. Turkish Punch
4th of 9	31/7/26	Istanbul	1400m		7	Akin Sözen	54kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Subutai 2. Masterpiece 3. El Gladiador
3rd of 6	17/7/26	Istanbul	1600m		6	Uğur Levent	53kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Masterpiece 2. Prince Of Darkness 3. Hardold
4th of 9	8/7/26	Istanbul	1400m	3UP	3	Uğur Levent	55kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. İsen Buga 2. Bold Lion 3. Prince Of Darkness
7th of 9	30/6/26	Kocaeli	1800m		1	Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe	-	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Osullivan 2. My Dear Brother 3. Lord Protector
4th of 6	23/6/26	Kocaeli	1400m		2	Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe	-	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Lovibond 2. Born To Run 3. Cucurella

Song Rising (2) 22484X7X82
Trainer: M.e.avci()
Jockey: G.özçeli̇k
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 12% / 37%

5 yo

Sire: Trappe Shot

Dam: Maraca

Dam's Sire: Green Tune

Stats

Career

24: 3-4-2

Distance

6: 0-2-1

Trk/Dst

6: 0-2-1

Track

18: 3-4-2

1st Up

5: 0-2-1

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-1

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Turf

7: 0-0-1

Good

16: 3-3-2

Dirt

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1300m - 1500m

Comments

Third-up and drawn well in barrier 2, he comes off a close 2nd at Istanbul on 12 Aug over 1400m in 3UP CLAIM with 58kg on GOOD ground behind Hola Y Chao. Steps up 100m to 1500m where his record reads (6:0-2-1), and his Istanbul profile (18:3-4-2) is solid enough to 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
2nd of 7	12/8/26	Istanbul	1400m	3UP CLAIM	5	H Karataş	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Hola Y Chao 2. Song Rising 3. Winner Gets It All
8th of 11	29/7/26	Istanbul	1500m	3UP HCP	1	Uğur Levent	57.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Çokomel Kiz 2. Boaz 3. Whisper Of Victory
7th of 10	26/4/26	Istanbul	1300m		8	H Karataş	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Bahrain 2. Make A Fire 3. Bello Boy
4th of 8	24/9/25	Istanbul	1400m		7	H Karataş	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Bahrain 2. Edgar 3. Bello Boy
8th of 8	24/8/25	Istanbul	1500m		5	H Karataş	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Bahrain 2. Magic Selectra 3. Touch The Cat
4th of 8	10/8/25	Istanbul	1900m		8	İsm Yildirim	55kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Head Vorker 2. Umutbey 3. Luka Magic

Touch The Moon (7) 46834X6866
Trainer: İb.b.oğullari()
Jockey: S.kaya
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 14% / 35%

4 yo

Sire: Touch The Wolf

Dam: Winter Aconite

Dam's Sire: Reckless Abandon

Stats

Career

14: 2-0-3

Track

8: 0-0-1

1st Up

3: 1-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Turf

3: 2-0-1

Good

9: 0-0-1

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 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

Resumes at Istanbul where his record is (8:0-0-1), with a 35-day break since a last-start 6th of 6 over 1400m at Bursa carrying 60kg. Prior Istanbul efforts this prep include 6th of 9 in a GROUP 1 3Y over 1600m on Good and 6th of 7 over 1400m, while the current jockey is 0-from-4 on him. Maps from barrier 7 again and needs to lift on exposed figures.

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	Bursa	1400m		6	Seli̇m Kaya	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Magic Selectra 2. The King Siayer 3. Rosso E Bianco
6th of 9	28/6/26	Istanbul	1600m	GROUP 1 3Y	9	Seli̇m Kaya	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Charabanc 2. Special Man 3. Tonbi̇
8th of 9	10/5/26	Istanbul	1200m		5	Seli̇m Kaya	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Charabanc 2. Battle For Glory 3. Special Man
6th of 7	19/4/26	Istanbul	1400m		4	Seli̇m Kaya	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Tonbi̇ 2. Special Man 3. Tulumar
4th of 6	25/10/25	Ankara	1400m		3	Vedat Abi̇ş	58kg	HEAVY		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Hearted 2. Power Of Hakeem 3. Consultant
3rd of 9	27/9/25	Ankara	1000m		1	Vedat Abi̇ş	59kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Battle For Glory 2. Inevitable 3. Touch The Moon

Winner Gets It All (1) 3434536893
Trainer: A.küçükaksoy()
Jockey: E.çi̇zi̇k
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 14% / 35%

8 yo

Sire: Win River Win

Dam: Lovely Doyoun

Dam's Sire: Doyoun

Stats

Career

62: 9-4-9

Distance

21: 4-2-2

Trk/Dst

16: 3-0-2

Track

47: 7-0-8

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

4: 0-1-1

Good

21: 2-0-2

Soft

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

4: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1300m - 1500m

Comments

Draws the inside after a solid 3rd at Istanbul over 1400m in a 3UP CLAIM nine days ago from barrier 1, and he owns a handy 1500m record (21:4-2-2) with strong figures at this track and trip (16:3-0-2). Season has kicked off with a placing and he’s back to a suitable distance, so a competitive 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
3rd of 7	12/8/26	Istanbul	1400m	3UP CLAIM	1	Erhan Aktuğ	54kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Hola Y Chao 2. Song Rising 3. Winner Gets It All
9th of 9	8/7/26	Istanbul	1400m	3UP	9	B Çiğla	54kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. İsen Buga 2. Bold Lion 3. Prince Of Darkness
8th of 10	24/6/26	Istanbul	1500m	3UP HCP	7	Akin Sözen	57.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Black Pablo 2. Make A Fire 3. Star Blood
6th of 8	2/6/26	Kocaeli	1500m	3UP COND	5	Akin Sözen	57kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Lovibond 2. Chairman 3. Tale Of The Dream
3rd of 10	6/5/26	Istanbul	1400m		8	Akin Sözen	54.5kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. İsen Buga 2. Bahrain 3. Winner Gets It All
5th of 10	26/4/26	Istanbul	1300m		6	Akin Sözen	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Bahrain 2. Make A Fire 3. Bello Boy

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