Izmir Race 5

Race 5

Prize Money: -

EL CACIQUE (1) appeals with strong Kocaeli/Istanbul-region staying form and a 2-from-5 record at the Izmir 1900m; his Group 3 3up 3rd at Kocaeli over 1900m on 9 Jun carrying 60kg reads well, and he reunites with a jockey he’s 2-from-4 with here at 60kg from barrier 4. CAN EFE (3) is a proven Izmir 1900m performer (2 wins, 1 second from 4) and scored over 2000m at Bursa on 12 Jun with 62.5kg; back to 1900m suits from barrier 3 at 58kg. KLEIN (2) is second up and thrives at Izmir (4 wins, 2 seconds from 6), arriving off a 1600m Izmir win on 4 Jul; rises 300m and carries 59kg from gate 2. LITTLE JOE (7) brings fitness and recent winning form at 2100m here on 12 Jul and 4 Jul; back 200m and drawn wide but in good order at 58kg.

Distance: 1900m
Track: Good
Weather: mostly-cloudy
Surface: -
Class: -

El Cacique (4) 1312112436
Trainer: D.tekeli̇()
Jockey: M.m.bi̇lgi̇n
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 25% / 50%

Jockey / Horse Combo

4 yo

Sire: Invincible Son

Dam: Carly Baby

Dam's Sire: Unaccounted For

Stats

Career

28: 7-2-5

Distance

6: 2-0-1

Trk/Dst

5: 2-0-0

Track

20: 7-1-2

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

10: 3-1-1

Soft

2: 2-0-0

Dirt

2: 0-0-2

Firm

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 2-1-1

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

1600m - 2200m

Comments

Proven at 1900m with a (6:2-0-1) record and strong track credentials at this venue, he also reunites with the current jockey who has a (4:2-1-1) record aboard. Comes back 200m after an 11-day break, with recent Group 3 3UP third at Kocaeli over 1900m carrying 60kg. Solid profile for this setup and capable of figuring 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
6th of 8	14/7/26	Ankara	2100m		2	Ayhan Kurşun	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. The Protecter 2. Percy Jackson 3. Görkem Kaptan
3rd of 7	9/6/26	Kocaeli	1900m	GROUP 3 3UP	1	Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. The Protecter 2. Prens Levent 3. El Cacique
4th of 7	26/5/26	Kocaeli	1700m		4	Özcan Yildirim	58kg	GOOD3		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Wardenclyffe 2. Dragon Kingdom 3. Riyakar
2nd of 7	14/5/26	Ankara	2000m		4	Müslüm Çeli̇k	-	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Mandrake 2. El Cacique 3. Dragon Kingdom
1st of 5	12/4/26	Izmir	1900m		3	Mustafa Çi̇çek	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. El Cacique 2. Sword Master 3. Can Aluş
1st of 5	5/4/26	Izmir	1600m		3	Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n	58kg	SOFT		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. El Cacique 2. Balance Of Power 3. Can Efe

Klein (2) 2227X222X1
Trainer: Ş.özdeni̇z()
Jockey: Ö.yildirim
Weight: 59kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 52% / 89%

Track Specialist

4 yo

Sire: Kluger

Dam: Holy Of Theia

Dam's Sire: Makfi

Stats

Career

19: 10-6-1

Track

6: 4-2-0

1st Up

3: 1-1-1

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

Turf

1: 0-0-1

Good

6: 1-4-0

Soft

1: 0-1-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

2: 2-0-0

Firm

1: 0-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

7: 1-5-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

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Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 2100m

Comments

Outstanding Izmir record (6:4-2-0) and arrives second-up off a 1600m Izmir win with Ö. Yildirim, now drawn ideally in barrier 2. Consistent this season (6:1-4-0) and his partnership with the rider reads 7:1-5-0, underpinning a reliable profile. Up 1kg to 59kg and stretching 300m, but his local stats suggest he’s well placed 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
1st of 5	4/7/26	Izmir	1600m		3	Özcan Yildirim	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Klein 2. Selly Son 3. Can Efe
2nd of 12	5/4/26	Adana	2100m		2	Özcan Yildirim	60kg	FIRM		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Dapper Man 2. Klein 3. Wolf Seyfo
2nd of 12	15/3/26	Izmir	2100m		10	Özcan Yildirim	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. The Protecter 2. Klein 3. Prens Levent
2nd of 5	22/2/26	Izmir	1400m		2	Özcan Yildirim	58kg	SOFT		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Wardenclyffe 2. Klein 3. Fleximan
7th of 8	25/10/25	Ankara	1500m		1	Özcan Yildirim	57.5kg	HEAVY		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Wardenclyffe 2. Dapper Man 3. Superbella
2nd of 9	20/9/25	Ankara	2200m		2	Özcan Yildirim	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Dapper Man 2. Klein 3. The Protecter

Can Efe (3) 2137131313
Trainer: Y.akkiliç()
Jockey: N.avci̇
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 26% / 81%

5 yo

Sire: Hakeem

Dam: Run For Victory

Dam's Sire: Victory Gallop

Stats

Career

38: 10-11-10

Distance

4: 2-1-0

Trk/Dst

4: 2-1-0

Track

24: 7-7-6

1st Up

3: 0-3-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-2-0

4th Up

2: 0-2-0

Turf

3: 0-0-3

Good

19: 6-5-4

Soft

3: 1-1-1

Heavy

1: 1-0-0

Dirt

4: 1-0-1

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

1200m - 2100m

Comments

Proven at Izmir 1900m with a track-distance record of (4:2-1-0) and strong overall Izmir figures (24:7-7-6). Last two wins came at 1900m Izmir and 2000m Bursa, and he returns to 58kg after carrying as much as 62.5kg in June. Draws barrier 3 and profiles as a solid chance back up 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
3rd of 5	4/7/26	Izmir	1600m		2	M Keçeci̇	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Klein 2. Selly Son 3. Can Efe
1st of 6	12/6/26	Bursa	2000m		3	M Keçeci̇	62.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Can Efe 2. Blaze Thunder 3. Flash Over
3rd of 6	23/5/26	Izmir	1400m		1	M Keçeci̇	58.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Selly Son 2. Fleximan 3. Can Efe
1st of 6	30/4/26	Izmir	1900m		1	M Keçeci̇	60.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Can Efe 2. Can Aluş 3. Huge Succes
3rd of 5	5/4/26	Izmir	1600m		1	M Keçeci̇	59.5kg	SOFT		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. El Cacique 2. Balance Of Power 3. Can Efe
1st of 6	29/3/26	Izmir	1200m		1	M Keçeci̇	56kg	HEAVY		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Can Efe 2. Hard And Fast 3. Cash Is King

Dıstance Runner (1) 1132435855
Trainer: S.c.gözüngü()
Jockey: A.meh.altin
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 15% / 42%

4 yo

Sire: Midnight Storm*

Dam: Dietitian Michelle

Dam's Sire: Giant Oak

Stats

Career

33: 5-4-5

Distance

5: 1-0-2

Trk/Dst

5: 1-0-2

Track

21: 4-2-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Turf

3: 0-1-0

Good

14: 2-0-2

Soft

6: 0-2-1

Firm

2: 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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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1600m - 2100m

Comments

Proven at Izmir (21:4-2-4) and at this trip (1900m: 5:1-0-2), he draws the inside barrier where he placed 3rd over 1900m here on soft in February behind Brave Champion. Comes back 200m from a 2100m 5th here 13 days ago and reunites with the inside draw, which suits his established barrier record (1-3: 17:2-2-5). Genuine local profile with the setup to hold his 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
5th of 7	12/7/26	Izmir	2100m		4	F Karakurt	-	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Little Joe 2. Muğlali Adnan 3. Can Aluş
5th of 7	28/4/26	Kocaeli	2000m		5	H Çi̇zi̇k	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Dragon Kingdom 2. Oğlum Doruk 3. Sword Master
8th of 9	10/4/26	Izmir	2000m		8	Nevzat Avci̇	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Torun Yusuf 2. Cantaloupe 3. Toros Express
5th of 12	15/3/26	Izmir	2100m		3	Nevzat Avci̇	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. The Protecter 2. Klein 3. Prens Levent
3rd of 7	26/2/26	Izmir	1900m		1	Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n	58kg	SOFT		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Brave Champion 2. Prens Levent 3. Distance Runner
4th of 6	13/2/26	Izmir	1600m		3	Mustafa Çi̇çek	58kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Brave Champion 2. Volpi 3. Muchacho

Erbaalı Sadi (5) 2115441674
Trainer: C.yildirim()
Jockey: Gökh.gökçe
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 22% / 50%

4 yo

Sire: Graystorm

Dam: Trojen Girl

Dam's Sire: Cuvee

Stats

Career

36: 8-4-6

Distance

12: 3-2-0

Trk/Dst

10: 2-2-0

Track

24: 5-4-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Good

10: 2-1-1

Soft

3: 2-0-0

Dirt

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

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

1900m - 2200m

Comments

Proven at Izmir (24:5-4-3) and effective around 1900m (12:3-2-0), he returns here off a 13-day break with barrier 5 and 58kg. Latest was 4th of 7 over 2100m at Izmir, and his April win at 2200m on good ground highlights his staying credentials. Solid local record keeps him in the mix back to 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 7	12/7/26	Izmir	2100m		2	K Yilmaz	-	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Little Joe 2. Muğlali Adnan 3. Can Aluş
7th of 9	7/6/26	Izmir	1900m		7	Recep Ketme	60kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Human Torch 2. Ground Speed 3. Red Storm
6th of 6	30/4/26	Izmir	1900m		2	Recep Ketme	59kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Can Efe 2. Can Aluş 3. Huge Succes
1st of 5	10/4/26	Izmir	2200m		1	Recep Ketme	61kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Erbaali Sadi̇ 2. Canencan 3. Şen Akyüz
4th of 5	26/3/26	Izmir	2000m		3	Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Can Aluş 2. Brave Champion 3. Oğlum Doruk
4th of 5	12/3/26	Izmir	2100m		2	Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Can Aluş 2. Canencan 3. Anadolu Lideri

Human Torch (6) 3844000141
Trainer: O.taşdemi̇r()
Jockey: M.çi̇çek
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 14% / 41%

5 yo

Sire: Tizway

Dam: Silk Ransom

Dam's Sire: Regal Ransom

Stats

Career

41: 6-6-5

Distance

6: 1-2-1

Trk/Dst

6: 1-2-1

Track

18: 3-2-3

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 1-1-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Turf

4: 0-1-0

Good

23: 4-4-2

Soft

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

7: 0-1-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 2100m

Comments

Two recent Izmir wins, including over 1900m on 7 Jun defeating Ground Speed, underline solid track/distance credentials (Izmir 1900: 6:1-2-1). Rises 5.5kg to 58kg and switches to M.çiçek after a 1600m win from barrier 7; draws barrier 6 today with a 300m step up. Proven locally and at the trip, though the weight rise is the test.

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	11/7/26	Izmir	1600m		7	Si̇nan Akşin	52.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Human Torch 2. The Admiral 3. Bahisçi
4th of 12	21/6/26	Izmir	1600m		11	Si̇nan Akşin	-	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Atomic Force 2. Bahisçi 3. Cherokee
1st of 9	7/6/26	Izmir	1900m		9	Si̇nan Akşin	52kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Human Torch 2. Ground Speed 3. Red Storm
12th of 17	13/5/26	Istanbul	1500m		18	M Keçeci̇	60kg	SOFT		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Desructor 2. Erkoçum 3. Sirius Vega
11th of 12	18/4/26	Izmir	1700m		12	Si̇nan Akşin	51kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Can Sadi̇ 2. Bülent 3. Aegean Queen
10th of 10	9/4/26	Izmir	1400m		10	Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Kuzey Efesi̇ 2. Angel On The Right 3. Rütbesiz

Little Joe (7) 6075743411
Trainer: Serh.yildirim()
Jockey: Mer.çeli̇k
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 18% / 40%

Going for the Hat-Trick

4 yo

Sire: Toccet

Dam: Lucky Number

Dam's Sire: Dehere

Stats

Career

44: 8-2-8

Distance

4: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

4: 1-0-0

Track

9: 3-1-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

5: 0-0-1

Good

10: 2-0-1

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

2: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1900m - 2200m

Comments

Brings sharp Izmir form with back-to-back 2100m wins on Good going, most recently from barrier 7 over 2100m 13 days ago. Proven at track and trip (Izmir 1900: 4:1-0-0) and holds a solid local record (Izmir: 9:3-1-1). Drops 200m which looks manageable given his recent 1900m 4th in June, so he profiles as a reliable player.

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	12/7/26	Izmir	2100m		7	Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n	-	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Little Joe 2. Muğlali Adnan 3. Can Aluş
1st of 8	4/7/26	Izmir	2100m		10	Berkay Bülbül	50kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Little Joe 2. Frost Cat 3. Ground Speed
4th of 11	28/6/26	Izmir	1900m		3	Mürsel Kayi̇ş	-	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. F Thirty Five 2. Asilikom 3. Taşdemir Han
3rd of 8	21/6/26	Izmir	2000m		3	Berkay Bülbül	-	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Red Storm 2. Canencan 3. Little Joe
4th of 9	7/6/26	Izmir	2000m		7	Recep Ketme	52kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Ultra Fast 2. Muğlali Adnan 3. Şen Akyüz
7th of 7	25/3/26	Istanbul	2100m		1	M A Altundağ	50kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Baduturu 2. Bikati 3. Kocavezir

Zaganos (8) 13154392X0
Trainer: Y.taluk()
Jockey: Ö.f.özen
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 8.33% / 45%

4 yo

Sire: Bodyguard Hero

Dam: Prenses Sena

Dam's Sire: Rajsaman

Stats

Career

24: 2-4-5

Track

11: 2-2-2

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Turf

4: 0-2-1

Good

5: 1-0-1

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

1: 0-0-0

Firm

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-1-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m

Comments

Second-up with a solid Izmir record (11:2-2-2) and the jockey-trainer combo having a prior 2nd together, he now draws barrier 8 at 58kg. Last start was a 1200m Izmir run 20 days ago, and he now stretches markedly in trip (distance change 700m), which aligns with his latest placing over 2000m at Izmir on 25 Dec when 2nd to Northern Shot. Genuine chance to improve back up in distance given his local record and setup.

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
13th of 15	5/7/26	Izmir	1200m		5	F Karakurt	-	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Febris 2. Toulayna 3. Thunder Jest
2nd of 12	25/12/25	Izmir	2000m		1	Ö F Özen	-	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Northern Shot 2. Zaganos 3. Beyond The Sea
9th of 9	7/12/25	Izmir	1400m		7	Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n	58kg	GOOD3		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Brave Fire 2. The Big Bang 3. Impassable Castle
3rd of 12	9/10/25	Izmir	1400m		9	Beki̇r Mert Mirik	58.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. The Admiral 2. Bocce 3. Zaganos
4th of 6	29/9/25	Bursa	1400m		4	Nevzat Avci̇	60kg	SOFT		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Just Do It 2. Colton 3. Erduman
5th of 6	18/9/25	Izmir	1300m		2	Onur Atmaca	50kg	FIRM		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Bay Şimşek 2. Born For Glory 3. La Bombonera

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