Istanbul Race 2

Race 2

Prize Money: -

STEEL ROCK (1) brings the best recent 1900–2100m form and is on a 7-day turnaround after winning over 2100m at Istanbul on 25 Sep (SOFT) and placing 2nd over 1900m here on 18 Sep; draws barrier 5 and has solid track stats. CLARISSA (4) beat STEEL ROCK (1) over 1900m at Istanbul on 18 Sep (SOFT) from barrier 1 and maps well again from barrier 2 with a 2:1:0 record at the track and distance. DARKROK (2) is back to 1900m and owns a (Istanbul, 1900) win on 2 Aug, with overall 1900m figures of 5:1-0-0. CALL TO ARMS (3) rises sharply in trip but has a strong (Istanbul, 1900) profile of 2:1-1 and returns to a suitable journey from barrier 7.

Distance: 1900m
Track:
Weather: -
Surface: Turf
Class: TB

Steel Rock (5) 5122927421
Trainer: V.karakuş()
Jockey: M.kaya
Weight: 62kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 10% / 66%

3 yo

Sire: Mendip

Dam: Impassable Girl

Dam's Sire: Lion Heart

Stats

Career

30: 3-10-7

Distance

3: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-1-0

Track

8: 1-3-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Good

16: 2-5-2

Soft

2: 1-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

19: 3-5-5

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 - 2200m

Comments

On a short turnaround after winning at Istanbul over 2100m on 25 Sep (TB) carrying 56kg on soft, with Blackfyre the runner-up. Prior run was a close 2nd at Istanbul over 1900m on 18 Sep (TB) on soft with 59kg, chasing Clarissa. Back to 1900m from barrier 5 and holding solid Istanbul figures (8:1-3-1), he arrives in the right vein.

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 10	25/9/26	Istanbul	2100m	TB	6	Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya	56kg	SOFT		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Steel Rock 2. Blackfyre 3. General El Cid
2nd of 14	18/9/26	Istanbul	1900m	TB	10	Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya	59kg	SOFT		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Clarissa 2. Steel Rock 3. Moon Stream
4th of 9	20/8/26	Ankara	1900m	3Y CLAIM 3	2	Vedat Abi̇ş	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Lady Ground 2. Hizkesen 3. Tercal Nihat
7th of 11	13/8/26	Ankara	1900m	3Y F&M OPEN	6	Vedat Abi̇ş	55.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Look News 2. Stella Girl 3. Mon Bijou
2nd of 11	25/7/26	Ankara	1400m		5	Vedat Abi̇ş	56kg	GOOD3		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. That Beats All 2. Steel Rock 3. Tarcan Baba
9th of 13	14/7/26	Ankara	1600m	3Y HCP FILLI	6	M Uyar	58.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Gray Dream 2. Lady Ground 3. Hizkesen

Darkrok (6) 8524351585
Trainer: T.taşar()
Jockey: A.kurşun
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 16% / 33%

3 yo

Sire: Torok

Dam: Fatal Attraction

Dam's Sire: Cape Cross

Stats

Career

12: 2-1-1

Distance

5: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 1-0-0

Track

5: 1-0-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Good

7: 2-0-0

Soft

2: 0-0-1

Firm

1: 0-1-0

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

1600m - 2200m

Comments

Winner over 1900m at Istanbul two starts prior, scoring from barrier 7 with 53kg. Since then has finished 8th of 8 at 1900m (GOOD) and 5th of 6 at 2100m in 3Y COND, and now drops back 200m from that latest run. Returns to a track/trip where he owns a (Istanbul, 1900) record of (3:1-0-0), which gives him some footing to rebound.

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	5/9/26	Istanbul	2100m	3Y COND	6	Özcan Yildirim	58kg	UNKNOWN		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Extensive 2. Gümrükcü Murat 3. Last Hero
8th of 8	23/8/26	Istanbul	1900m	3Y COND 7	6	Vedat Abi̇ş	55kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Turamun 2. Prandello 3. Golden Bee
5th of 8	16/8/26	Istanbul	1900m		8	Müslüm Çeli̇k	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Lupelius 2. Volitivo 3. Ormello
1st of 10	2/8/26	Istanbul	1900m		7	Ali̇ Yildiz	53kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Darkrok 2. Pevrul 3. Another Moment
5th of 14	3/6/26	Istanbul	1600m		14	Gökhan Kocakaya	61kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Damperli 2. Kali Strata 3. Bold Steps
3rd of 7	23/5/26	Ankara	2200m		7	Ahmet Çeli̇k	55kg	SOFT		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Canikli Beyler 2. Nart The Battle 3. Darkrok

Call To Arms (7) X913725187
Trainer: H.yüzbaşi()
Jockey: M.s.çeli̇k
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 15% / 46%

3 yo

Sire: Sadler's Joy

Dam: Queen Of Fire

Dam's Sire: Fastnet Rock

Stats

Career

13: 2-3-1

Distance

2: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-1-0

Track

13: 2-3-1

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Good

11: 2-3-1

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

1300m - 2400m

Comments

Proven at Istanbul 1900m (2:1-1) and returns to a suitable trip after shorter recent runs, including a 1400m win in 3Y OPEN on 14 Aug. On a 16-day turnaround, draws barrier 7 with M.S. Çelik booked, and his track record (13:2-3-1) supports a competitive showing back up in distance.

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	16/9/26	Istanbul	1300m	3UP HCP	9	Nevzat Avci̇	53.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Thrace Fever 2. Crazyblood 3. Levero
8th of 8	5/9/26	Istanbul	1400m	TB	7	Ali̇ Yildiz	52.5kg	UNKNOWN		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Levero 2. Prens Lautaro 3. Bay Cavallo
1st of 8	14/8/26	Istanbul	1400m	3Y OPEN	8	Nevzat Avci̇	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Call To Arms 2. Şafakateş 3. King Ferit
5th of 6	29/7/26	Istanbul	2400m	3Y HCP	6	Ali̇ Yildiz	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Rosario 2. King Of Time 3. Lion Icardi
2nd of 7	5/7/26	Istanbul	1900m	3Y HCP	7	E Çi̇zi̇k	54kg	UNKNOWN		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Damperli 2. Call To Arms 3. Land Of Legends
7th of 9	10/6/26	Istanbul	2100m	3Y COND 9	9	Akin Sözen	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Aimus Liberatus 2. Canikli Beyler 3. Linares

Clarıssa (2) 8510850241
Trainer: S.keresteci̇()
Jockey: A.yildiz
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 18% / 27%

3 yo

Sire: Action Way

Dam: Munaca

Dam's Sire: Dr Fong

Stats

Career

11: 2-1-0

Distance

2: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-1-0

Track

10: 2-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Good

9: 1-1-0

Soft

1: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 1-1-0

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

1400m - 2100m

Comments

Proven at 1900m with a (2:1-1-0) record and comes off a Istanbul 1900m TB win from barrier 1 two weeks ago, with A. Yildiz aboard. Draws barrier 2 and stays with the same jockey-trainer combo (3:1-1-0), which suits a return to this trip and setup. Well placed to hold form at the track and distance.

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 14	18/9/26	Istanbul	1900m	TB	1	Ali̇ Yildiz	52kg	SOFT		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Clarissa 2. Steel Rock 3. Moon Stream
4th of 15	2/9/26	Istanbul	1600m	TB	9	Ali̇ Yildiz	54.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Love Sea 2. Flying Jo 3. Caledonie
2nd of 10	16/8/26	Istanbul	1900m		6	Ali̇ Yildiz	55kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Richwood 2. Clarissa 3. Dejame
11th of 12	24/7/26	Istanbul	2000m		4	B Çiğla	52kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Land Of Legends 2. Racing Star 3. Victor The Brave
5th of 12	10/7/26	Istanbul	2100m		6	C Yildirim	-	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Charlie The First 2. Crown Jewel 3. Rakel
8th of 14	24/6/26	Istanbul	2100m	3UP F&M HCP	12	Müslüm Çeli̇k	52kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Waiting A Sunnyday 2. Sarilar Kizi 3. Mariscal

Koko Loko (4) 2644X49X61
Trainer: İ.akmeşe()
Jockey: V.abi̇ş
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 16% / 41%

3 yo

Sire: Kaneko

Dam: Petit Kurt

Dam's Sire: Fastnet Rock

Stats

Career

12: 2-3-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

7: 0-1-0

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Good

11: 2-3-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

5: 0-2-0

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

1500m - 2100m

Comments

Third-up and coming off a 2100m Adana win 19 days ago, beating Royal Romance, which marks his best recent effort. Returns to Istanbul where his record is modest (7:0-1-0) and he’s unplaced from one try at 1900m, though he draws barrier 4 and reunites with Vedat Abi̇ş. A recent win gives him a platform, but he still has to translate that form to this track and 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
1st of 18	13/9/26	Adana	2100m	TB	7	Müslüm Çeli̇k	55kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Koko Loko 2. Royal Romance 3. Bolun
6th of 10	23/8/26	Istanbul	1500m	3UP HCP 15	4	Serh Çeli̇k	52.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Erkoçum 2. Sian 3. Millennium Falcon
9th of 11	15/5/26	Istanbul	1900m		3	Vedat Abi̇ş	57.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Social Butterfly 2. Richwood 3. Jackal Trouble
4th of 8	19/4/26	Istanbul	2000m		2	Vedat Abi̇ş	57.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Finally Its Time 2. Vantabella 3. Jackal Trouble
4th of 9	7/1/26	Istanbul	2000m		8	Vedat Abi̇ş	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Done This 2. Ven Conmigo 3. Mary Black
4th of 8	25/12/25	Antalya	1300m		4	Ayhan Kurşun	-	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Hardox 2. Steel Father 3. My Son Ateş

Apollon (1) 0607325145
Trainer: F.kiran()
Jockey: M.m.bi̇lgi̇n
Weight: 53.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 8.00% / 24%

3 yo

Sire: Abbas Yolcu

Dam: Sea Rose

Dam's Sire: Victory Gallop

Stats

Career

25: 2-2-2

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Track

6: 0-1-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Good

17: 2-1-1

Soft

2: 0-0-0

Heavy

1: 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

1300m - 2200m

Comments

Comes back on a 7‑day turnaround after a solid 5th over 2000m at Bursa, and draws the inside barrier which could suit his pattern. Won three starts back in a 3Y COND over 1400m, then held form with a 4th at 2200m. With barrier 1 and consistent recent efforts, he has claims to 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
5th of 10	25/9/26	Bursa	2000m	TB	2	Recep Ketme	60kg	UNKNOWN		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. My Life Fire 2. Callatis 3. Bay Cavallo
4th of 9	14/9/26	Bursa	2200m	TB	7	Görkem Özçeli̇k	-	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Typhoon 2. Lord Of Dragon 3. Acoustic Song
1st of 14	7/9/26	Bursa	1400m	3Y COND	4	Ali̇ Yildiz	55kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Apollon 2. Dragon Hero 3. Boreal
5th of 13	31/8/26	Bursa	1400m	3UP HCP	7	Onur Atmaca	52.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Angel Quest 2. Syrena 3. Erikdali
2nd of 17	21/8/26	Bursa	1700m	3UP HCP	4	Onur Atmaca	52kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Echoguette 2. Apollon 3. Boreal
3rd of 14	7/8/26	Bursa	1800m		7	Recep Ketme	52.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Bahriyeli Çikok 2. My Life Fire 3. Apollon

Stormer (3) 31706697
Trainer: Y.demi̇rkiran()
Jockey: A.aslan
Weight: 52kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 12% / 25%

3 yo

Sire: Kaneko

Dam: Heskin

Dam's Sire: Acclamation

Stats

Career

8: 1-0-1

Track

3: 0-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Good

8: 1-0-1

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

1200m - 1700m

Comments

Drops sharply from 1200m to today’s trip after finishing 7th of 11 at Istanbul on 20 Sep (TB, 52kg) from barrier 9 behind Chosen One. Draws better in barrier 3 and reunites with A Aslan, with a short 12-day turnaround. Mixed recent results but the kinder gate and setup could help him settle and improve.

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 11	20/9/26	Istanbul	1200m	TB	9	A Aslan	52kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Chosen One 2. Patrona Holi 3. Wolf Brothers
9th of 13	31/8/26	Bursa	1400m	3UP HCP	5	Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n	53.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Angel Quest 2. Syrena 3. Erikdali
6th of 10	10/8/26	Bursa	1400m	3Y HCP	9	S Özen	57kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Red Smoke 2. Silent Touch 3. My Boy Göksu
6th of 8	21/7/26	Kocaeli	1500m	3Y COND3	6	S Özen	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Al Sarout 2. Victory Star 3. Iron Clem
14th of 15	15/6/26	Bursa	1700m	3Y HCP	7	A Kaçmaz	52kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Alin Ece 2. Zeki Reis 3. Lord Of Power
7th of 14	3/6/26	Istanbul	1600m		12	S Özen	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Damperli 2. Kali Strata 3. Bold Steps

Sensei Baha (8) 866646018
Trainer: S.günaydin()
Jockey: G.yildiz
Weight: 52kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 4.00% / 12%

3 yo

Sire: Hakeem

Dam: Gikga

Dam's Sire: Strike The Gold

Stats

Career

25: 1-1-1

Distance

3: 0-0-0

Track

6: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Good

17: 1-1-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

18: 1-1-1

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

1300m - 2100m

Comments

On a short turnaround after finishing 8th of 11 over 1500m at Istanbul on soft ground from barrier 10, having previously broken through over 1500m at the same track from a wide gate. Steps up 400m and draws barrier 8, with G. Yildiz again engaged and 60kg down to 52kg last time then back up today. Mixed recent results at the track (6:1-0-0) suggest a measured hope if he stays the longer 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
8th of 11	25/9/26	Istanbul	1500m	TB	10	G Yildiz	52kg	SOFT		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Makinist 2. Millennium Falcon 3. Agua Regia
1st of 17	13/9/26	Istanbul	1500m	TB	17	G Yildiz	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Sensei Baha 2. Mystery Bounty 3. Deep Of Ancestor
10th of 13	18/8/26	Kocaeli	1500m		6	G Yildiz	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Sellygirl 2. Chef Curry 3. Mevlüde Hatun
6th of 18	10/8/26	Bursa	2000m	3Y MDN	4	G Yildiz	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Boreal 2. Rus Faruk 3. Deep Of Ancestor
4th of 16	30/7/26	Kocaeli	1400m		1	G Yildiz	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Kayla Marla 2. Abelardo 3. Competitor
- of 9	14/7/26	Kocaeli	1800m		6	Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. King Mahir 2. Rus Faruk 3. Legacy Of Henry

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