Istanbul Race 2

Race 2

Prize Money: -

GÜMRÜKCÜ MURAT (1) maps well from barrier 3 and is second up; he was 2nd at Istanbul 1500m in a 3Y COND 14 days ago and owns a strong Istanbul 1400m record (4:1-3). EXTENSIVE (5) draws the inside and comes off a close 3rd in the same 1500m race, with prior 2nd at Bursa 1500m. WOLF BROTHERS (3) was 4th in that August 5 event and has consistent Ankara mile form earlier in the prep. MERCIER (2) gets a significant barrier improvement (10 to 2) and returns to a track where he has won twice.

Distance: 1400m
Track: Good
Weather: OCAST
Surface: EquiTrack
Class: -

Gümrükcü Murat (3) 22221X2
Trainer: T.avci()
Jockey: M.s.çeli̇k
Weight: 61kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 16% / 100%

3 yo

Sire: Euprhates

Dam: Rüzgarin Kizi

Dam's Sire: Bosporus

Stats

Career

6: 1-5-0

Distance

5: 1-4-0

Trk/Dst

4: 1-3-0

Track

5: 1-4-0

1st Up

2: 0-2-0

Good

4: 0-4-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-1-0

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 - 1500m

Comments

Ultra-consistent at Istanbul 1400m (4:1-3-0) and overall at the track (5:1-4-0), he resumes second-up after a 1500m 3Y COND 2nd here two weeks ago. Carries 61kg today after 58kg last time but draws well in barrier 3; profiles to run another honest race 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
2nd of 9	5/8/26	Istanbul	1500m	3Y COND	2	Müslüm Çeli̇k	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Clemenza 2. Gümrükcü Murat 3. Extensive
1st of 13	28/3/26	Istanbul	1400m		12	H Karataş	-	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Gümrükcü Murat 2. My Fearless Son 3. Taliphan Bey
2nd of 12	23/2/26	Bursa	1400m		8	H Karataş	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Miracle Rhythm 2. Gümrükcü Murat 3. Erikdali
2nd of 13	7/2/26	Istanbul	1400m		4	H Karataş	-	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Turamun 2. Gümrükcü Murat 3. Ghost Of Night
2nd of 10	22/11/25	Istanbul	1400m		4	Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya	57kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Venüs Doom 2. Gümrükcü Murat 3. The Chosen
2nd of 8	29/10/25	Istanbul	1400m		5	Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya	57kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Mister Min Jou 2. Gümrükcü Murat 3. Elios

Mercier (2) 11X546
Trainer: O.altuntaş()
Jockey: Berk.gökçe
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 40% / 40%

3 yo

Sire: Good Curry

Dam: Mhysa

Dam's Sire: Royal Abjar

Stats

Career

5: 2-0-0

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

5: 2-0-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Good

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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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 1400m

Comments

Returns to barrier 2 after drawing 10 when 6th of 10 over 1400m at Istanbul 19 days ago, and is fourth-up with 58kg. Has a solid overall Istanbul record (5:2-0-0) and scored twice earlier in the year, including at 1500m. Well drawn to improve back around this trip despite a winless 1400m record (2:0-0-0).

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 10	31/7/26	Istanbul	1400m		10	Kaancan Gökçe	57.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Gilmour 2. Volitivo 3. Hola Y Chao
4th of 9	12/7/26	Istanbul	1200m		1	Sali̇h Çeli̇k	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. El Gladiador 2. Giralamo 3. Boaz
5th of 6	24/6/26	Istanbul	1400m	3Y	4	Erhan Aktuğ	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Brother Lovie 2. Zimbatron 3. Giralamo
1st of 7	11/3/26	Istanbul	1300m		4	Erhan Aktuğ	55kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Mercier 2. Kareem Bughra 3. Millennium Falcon
1st of 12	14/2/26	Istanbul	1500m		11	Erhan Aktuğ	58kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Mercier 2. War Boy 3. Gilmour

Wolf Brothers (5) 3779X12344
Trainer: İb.b.oğullari()
Jockey: S.kaya
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 11% / 44%

3 yo

Sire: Touch The Wolf

Dam: Amazing Love

Dam's Sire: Royal Abjar

Stats

Career

9: 1-1-2

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Track

2: 0-0-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

Good

6: 0-1-1

Soft

1: 0-0-1

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

1500m - 1900m

Comments

Back to 1400m with 60kg after a pair of solid 4ths at Ankara 1900m and Istanbul 1500m, the latter in a 3Y COND at Istanbul on 5 Aug from barrier 5. Has placed at Istanbul and owns a handy mid-barrier record (5:1-1-1), and draws barrier 5 again. On a 14-day turnaround, his consistent recent efforts suggest he can be competitive 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 9	5/8/26	Istanbul	1500m	3Y COND	5	Vedat Abi̇ş	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Clemenza 2. Gümrükcü Murat 3. Extensive
4th of 7	23/7/26	Ankara	1900m	3Y HCP	7	Vedat Abi̇ş	58.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Takeover 2. Golden Bee 3. Akin Beyli
3rd of 9	18/6/26	Ankara	1600m		1	Vedat Abi̇ş	-	SOFT		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Crazy Dildar 2. Tuva 3. Wolf Brothers
2nd of 12	21/5/26	Ankara	1600m		5	Vedat Abi̇ş	53.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Ganiiy 2. Wolf Brothers 3. Tuva
1st of 8	23/4/26	Ankara	1600m		6	Vedat Abi̇ş	-	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Wolf Brothers 2. Abidin Bey 3. Runner On River
9th of 10	2/12/25	Adana	1300m		8	Müslüm Çeli̇k	57kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Aspendip 2. Empire Man 3. Winning Dragon

Agua Regıa (7) 7145585406
Trainer: A.alçi̇çek()
Jockey: B.akçay
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 10% / 10%

3 yo

Sire: Klimt

Dam: Schnelles

Dam's Sire: Talip Han

Stats

Career

10: 1-0-0

Distance

4: 0-0-0

Track

5: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Good

7: 1-0-0

Soft

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

1200m - 2000m

Comments

Back to 1400m after a 6th of 9 over 1500m at Istanbul two weeks ago in 3Y COND, and now draws barrier 7 after jumping from 9. Has a win at Istanbul but is winless at 1400m (4:0-0-0), carrying 58kg again on good ground. Honest recent efforts suggest a competitive showing if the shorter trip suits.

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 9	5/8/26	Istanbul	1500m	3Y COND	9	Erhan Aktuğ	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Clemenza 2. Gümrükcü Murat 3. Extensive
12th of 12	24/7/26	Istanbul	2000m		8	Ali̇ Yildiz	52kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Land Of Legends 2. Racing Star 3. Victor The Brave
4th of 7	2/7/26	Kocaeli	1900m	3Y COND	5	Görkem Özçeli̇k	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Bold Runner 2. Ruzym 3. Yilmakenan
5th of 10	22/6/26	Bursa	1400m	3Y HCP	2	Görkem Özçeli̇k	56.5kg	FAST		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Mufasa 2. Persona Non Grata 3. Flowing Flood
8th of 10	12/6/26	Istanbul	1500m		2	E Çi̇zi̇k	53kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Live Your Freedom 2. Millennium Falcon 3. Lady Begüm
5th of 5	12/5/26	Kocaeli	1400m		3	Ali̇ Yildiz	55kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Creative Mind 2. Victory Star 3. Lady Nazo

Extensive (1) X563264253
Trainer: Bay.gül()
Jockey: G.kocakaya
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 22% / 55%

3 yo

Sire: Myboycharlie

Dam: Unchained Melody

Dam's Sire: Victory Gallop

Stats

Career

18: 4-4-2

Distance

3: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

6: 0-0-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Good

12: 1-4-2

Soft

2: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-1

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

1400m - 2100m

Comments

Drops back 100m after a solid 3rd at Istanbul over 1500m in 3Y COND 14 days ago, and now draws barrier 1. Proven at 1400m (3:1-0-0) and has a handy record from low gates (1–3: 6:2-1-1). With Gökhan Kocakaya sticking after last start and 58kg again, this sets up well for a competitive run at his preferred 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 9	5/8/26	Istanbul	1500m	3Y COND	6	Gökhan Kocakaya	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Clemenza 2. Gümrükcü Murat 3. Extensive
5th of 5	20/7/26	Bursa	1800m	3Y COND	3	Nevzat Avci̇	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Super Tomo 2. Prandello 3. Victory Waltz
2nd of 10	29/6/26	Bursa	1500m	3Y COND HCP	8	Nevzat Avci̇	55kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Wadron 2. Extensive 3. Yanliz Karel
4th of 9	8/6/26	Bursa	2000m		8	Nevzat Avci̇	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Prandello 2. Victory Waltz 3. Touch Of Thunder
6th of 8	31/5/26	Istanbul	1600m		5	Ayhan Kurşun	54kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Clemenza 2. Prens Lautaro 3. Magical Flower
2nd of 6	18/5/26	Bursa	1500m		5	Nevzat Avci̇	54kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Touch Of Thunder 2. Extensive 3. Wadron

Çakır Aslanı (6) 111X16X537
Trainer: M.özyi̇ği̇t()
Jockey: A.yildiz
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 36% / 54%

3 yo

Sire: Papa Clem

Dam: High Judge

Dam's Sire: Hakeem

Stats

Career

11: 4-0-2

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Track

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

3: 1-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Good

4: 0-0-1

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 - 1500m

Comments

Already a 1400m winner and fourth-up here, he returns to that trip after a 1500m Ankara run 22 days ago where he finished 7th. Prior Ankara effort at 1200m was a solid 3rd on Good, and he boasts 1 win from 2 at both Istanbul and 1400m. Back to a proven distance with 56kg from barrier 6 reads a fair 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
7th of 9	28/7/26	Ankara	1500m		6	Mehmet Akyavuz	-	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Secret Storm 2. Loqita 3. Malcooba
3rd of 7	7/7/26	Ankara	1200m		2	Mehmet Akyavuz	55kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Goldman 2. Nejdet Başkan 3. Çakir Aslani
5th of 9	20/6/26	Diyarbakir	1200m		4	Necmi̇ Altin	-	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Seek And Destroy 2. Ünlüsima 3. La Llevo Al Cielo
6th of 6	4/2/26	Sanliurfa	1400m		1	Necmi̇ Altin	54kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Kubat Kasirgasi 2. My Brave Son 3. King Ferit
1st of 10	14/1/26	Sanliurfa	1400m		2	Feri̇t Yardimci	55kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Çakir Aslani 2. My Brave Son 3. Son Off Ozan
- of 7	18/7/25	Bursa	1200m		6	Özcan Yildirim	57kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Recuerdame 2. Çapgur 3. Çelik Mengene

Phantom Ruler (8) 0036400
Trainer: A.şivgin()
Jockey: Y.yalvan
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 11%

3 yo

Sire: Kaneko

Dam: Mavi̇ş

Dam's Sire: Cuvee

Stats

Career

9: 0-0-1

Distance

3: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-1

Track

8: 0-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Good

5: 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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Trainer/Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 2000m

Comments

On a 7‑day turnaround after drawing widest and finishing 14th of 14 over 1400m at Istanbul in a 3Y MDN, and now maps better from barrier 8. Earlier in the prep he was a close-up 4th of 9 over 2000m here in 3Y MDN company, suggesting he can be more effective when settling. Needs to lift at 1400m but the draw and quick back‑up could help him hold a spot 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
14th of 14	12/8/26	Istanbul	1400m	3Y MDN	14	Y Yalvan	55kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Bay Cavallo 2. Shareholder 3. Pink Flower
13th of 13	24/7/26	Istanbul	1900m	3Y MDN	11	B Akçay	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Yörükçem 2. Thief In Marrakesh 3. Big Rugged
- of 16	12/7/26	Istanbul	1500m		9	B Çiğla	52kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Volitivo 2. Glonass 3. Gilmour
4th of 9	24/6/26	Istanbul	2000m	3Y MDN	1	B Akçay	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Crackajack 2. İnşirah 3. Watershed
6th of 7	12/6/26	Istanbul	2000m		4	Zül Aydoğdi̇	51kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Social Bee 2. Another Moment 3. Goosebumbs
- of 9	5/5/26	Kocaeli	1700m		5	Enes Bozdağ	58kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Eurofighter 2. Miss California 3. Bold Runner

Luna Del Cuore (4) 328X0
Trainer: A.demi̇rkiran()
Jockey: Z.karabulut
Weight: 53kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 40%

3 yo

Sire: Avery Island

Dam: Undercover Sword

Dam's Sire: Turkish Sword

Stats

Career

5: 0-1-1

Distance

4: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Good

4: 0-0-1

Soft

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

1400m

Comments

Second-up on a short 7-day turnaround and drops to 53kg from 56kg after drawing much better in barrier 4 (from 11) at Istanbul. Last start here in a 3Y MDN over 1400m she was 10th of 14, and her best recent effort was a 2nd at Izmir over 1600m on soft. The improved draw and weight relief offer scope to lift back at 1400m.

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
10th of 14	12/8/26	Istanbul	1400m	3Y MDN	11	M A Akgöbek	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Bay Cavallo 2. Shareholder 3. Pink Flower
- of 16	30/7/26	Kocaeli	1400m		5	Görkem Özçeli̇k	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Gecenin Gücü 2. No More Sorrow 3. Dr Zeliha
8th of 13	1/3/26	Izmir	1400m		6	Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n	58kg	GOOD3		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Madam Anahit 2. Çiftçi Stella 3. Perfect White
2nd of 12	15/2/26	Izmir	1600m		8	Nevzat Avci̇	58kg	SOFT		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Dragon Of Song 2. Luna Del Cuore 3. Rise Reason
3rd of 8	18/1/26	Izmir	1400m		7	Mustafa Çi̇çek	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Holy 2. Haşari 3. Luna Del Cuore

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