Istanbul Race 6

Büyük Taarruz

Prize Money: -

BRANDO (1) brings Group 3-winning form 21 days ago at Istanbul over 2200m on Good (58kg) and earlier was 4th in a Group 1 over 2400m here from barrier 15, now draws 6 and steps back to 2400m. SHADOW SOLDIER (5) won a Group 2 over 2000m here two starts back (58kg) and can rebound from the latest 8th in the same Group 3 won by BRANDO (1), now advantaged by barrier 1 and up to 2400m. CABOOSE (2) resumed with a Good-track 2000m Istanbul win 35 days ago and has solid Istanbul figures, but rises 4kg to 58kg and stretches 400m. LUPELIUS (3) is in form after a 1900m Istanbul win 14 days ago and gets an inside draw (barrier 2), though faces a 500m rise in trip.

Distance: 2400m
Track: Good
Weather: FINE
Surface: Turf
Class: 3Y G 2

Brando (6) 1488X57041
Trainer: F.ki̇p()
Jockey: E.çi̇zi̇k
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 28% / 42%

Form on Good

3 yo

Sire: Papa Clem

Dam: Ateş Girl

Dam's Sire: Always A Classic

Stats

Career

14: 4-1-1

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

5: 2-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Good

10: 4-1-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 1-0-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1600m - 2400m

Comments

Arrives off a 3Y GROUP 3 win at Istanbul over 2200m 21 days ago, carrying 58kg from barrier 2 with E Çi̇zi̇k, and now steps up 200m. Earlier ran 4th in a GROUP 1 3Y over 2400m at Istanbul, drawn 15 of 22 on good ground. Proven at the track and holding form this season (1:1-0-0), he profiles as a solid chance at the 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 9	9/8/26	Istanbul	2200m	3Y GROUP 3	2	E Çi̇zi̇k	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Brando 2. Ersele Beyi 3. Whizbang
4th of 22	28/6/26	Istanbul	2400m	GROUP 1 3Y	15	E Çi̇zi̇k	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Bay Nalçakan 2. Rabovo 3. Ersele Beyi
11th of 15	16/5/26	Ankara	1600m		3	E Çi̇zi̇k	58kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Joyful Forever 2. Brisbane 3. Bigboycaprice
7th of 9	23/3/26	Adana	1800m		1	Özcan Yildirim	58kg	HEAVY		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Massimo Supremo 2. Shadow Soldier 3. Bizon
5th of 8	12/3/26	Antalya	1700m		2	Seli̇m Kaya	58kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Bay Nalçakan 2. Super Tomo 3. Father Of Fathers
8th of 14	16/11/25	Istanbul	1800m		4	Özcan Yildirim	57kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Build Your Dreams 2. Anshba 3. Ersele Beyi

Caboose (5) 21X33431
Trainer: Kad.baltaci()
Jockey: A.kurşun
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 28% / 85%

Strong Form on Good

3 yo

Sire: Torok

Dam: Shorty

Dam's Sire: Marcavelly

Stats

Career

7: 2-1-3

Track

3: 1-0-2

1st Up

2: 0-1-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Good

4: 2-0-1

Soft

2: 0-0-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-1-0

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 - 2200m

Comments

Comes off a last-start win at Istanbul over 2000m on 26 Jul, landing from barrier 1 under Ayhan Kurşun with 54kg on GOOD going, and now rises 4kg. Prior runs included a 3rd over 1400m at Istanbul and a 4th over 2200m at Ankara, showing versatility across trips. With proven Istanbul form (3:1-0-2) and a positive jockey association (2:1-1-0), he profiles as a solid chance.

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 11	26/7/26	Istanbul	2000m		1	Ayhan Kurşun	54kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Caboose 2. Madras 3. Galioğlu
3rd of 17	28/6/26	Istanbul	1400m		4	Ahmet Çeli̇k	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Dire Wolf 2. Wolf Rules 3. Caboose
4th of 13	6/6/26	Ankara	2200m		1	Ahmet Çeli̇k	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Bay Nalçakan 2. Ersele Beyi 3. Upamecano
3rd of 16	13/5/26	Istanbul	2100m		4	Özcan Yildirim	58kg	SOFT		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. The Real One 2. Turamun 3. Caboose
3rd of 6	18/4/26	Ankara	1400m		3	Özcan Yildirim	58kg	SOFT		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Upamecano 2. Whizbang 3. Caboose
1st of 7	6/1/26	Adana	1400m		5	Özcan Yildirim	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Caboose 2. Calvados 3. King Gökalp

Lupelıus (2) 254X652831
Trainer: Ar.kiliç()
Jockey: G.kocakaya
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 20% / 40%

3 yo

Sire: Mer De Glace

Dam: Magistral

Dam's Sire: Kaneko

Stats

Career

15: 3-2-1

Track

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Good

9: 3-1-1

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

1400m - 2100m

Comments

Comes off a 1900m Istanbul win 14 days ago, scoring from barrier 5 under 57kg, and now draws barrier 2 with 58kg. Consistent this preparation with a 2nd at Bursa over 2100m and a 3rd at 2000m prior, and has a solid record on good going (9:3-1-1). Well set up back to a handy gate and holding 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 8	16/8/26	Istanbul	1900m		5	E Çankaya	57kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Lupelius 2. Volitivo 3. Ormello
3rd of 6	31/7/26	Bursa	2000m		3	E Çankaya	54.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Golden Sail 2. Ghost Commander 3. Lupelius
8th of 9	18/7/26	Ankara	2000m		4	E Çi̇zi̇k	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Mandrake 2. Bayir Efe 3. Calvados
2nd of 6	6/7/26	Bursa	2100m	3Y HCP	3	Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe	59.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Aslan Saim 2. Lupelius 3. Make Fun Of
5th of 8	23/6/26	Kocaeli	1400m		2	Görkem Özçeli̇k	-	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Shawshank 2. Al Sarout 3. Winning Dragon
6th of 7	16/6/26	Ankara	1500m	3Y HCP	2	E Çankaya	53.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Golden Promise 2. Goldman 3. Maximus Man

Rand Al Thor (3) 115X413355
Trainer: S.s.görgü()
Jockey: Ö.yildirim
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 30% / 50%

3 yo

Sire: Graystorm

Dam: Müzeyyen Hanim

Dam's Sire: Torok

Stats

Career

10: 3-0-2

Track

8: 2-0-2

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 2-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-1

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Good

8: 2-0-2

Soft

1: 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

1700m - 2200m

Comments

Proven at Istanbul with a solid track record (8:2-0-2) and returns off a 63-day break. Last two runs were 5th in a 13-run 2200m and 5th in an 18-run 2000m GROUP 2 3Y, both at Istanbul carrying 58kg, after earlier 3rds at 1900m and 2100m. Drops 400m and draws barrier 3, which suits given prior placings from low gates; 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
5th of 18	28/6/26	Istanbul	2000m	GROUP 2 3Y	9	Erhan Yavuz	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Shadow Soldier 2. Mr Çirak 3. Statue Of Liberty
5th of 13	7/6/26	Istanbul	2200m		7	Erhan Yavuz	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Rabovo 2. Goldrakhan 3. Joyful Forever
3rd of 8	15/5/26	Istanbul	2100m		1	Erhan Yavuz	59kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Falconnidae 2. Last Hero 3. Rand Al Thor
3rd of 11	19/4/26	Istanbul	1900m		3	Erhan Yavuz	59kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Power Song 2. Ersele Beyi 3. Rand Al Thor
1st of 7	1/4/26	Istanbul	2000m		5	Erhan Yavuz	58kg	SOFT		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Rand Al Thor 2. Super Tomo 3. Racing Star
4th of 8	12/3/26	Antalya	1700m		5	Erhan Yavuz	58kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Bay Nalçakan 2. Super Tomo 3. Father Of Fathers

Shadow Soldier (1) 2134225618
Trainer: V.yildirim()
Jockey: M.a.solmaz
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 30% / 61%

3 yo

Sire: Agresivo

Dam: This Is My Girl

Dam's Sire: Pleasantly Perfect

Stats

Career

13: 4-3-1

Track

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Good

7: 2-0-0

Soft

1: 0-1-0

Heavy

2: 1-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 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

1800m - 2200m

Comments

Group 2 3Y winner at Istanbul over 2000m two starts back on good going, scoring under 58kg with M A Solmaz aboard. Forgive the latest 8th of 9 in a 2200m 3Y GROUP 3 here 21 days ago, and he now draws barrier 1 with a 200m drop in trip. Proven at the track (2:1-0-0) and well placed to rebound at 58kg.

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 9	9/8/26	Istanbul	2200m	3Y GROUP 3	6	M A Solmaz	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Brando 2. Ersele Beyi 3. Whizbang
1st of 18	28/6/26	Istanbul	2000m	GROUP 2 3Y	3	M A Solmaz	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Shadow Soldier 2. Mr Çirak 3. Statue Of Liberty
6th of 13	6/6/26	Ankara	2200m		9	Vedat Abi̇ş	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Bay Nalçakan 2. Ersele Beyi 3. Upamecano
5th of 9	14/5/26	Ankara	2200m		3	E Çankaya	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Anshba 2. Rabovo 3. Father Of Fathers
2nd of 9	25/4/26	Ankara	1900m		8	Gökhan Kocakaya	58kg	SOFT		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Voice Of Khan 2. Shadow Soldier 3. Born To Trust
2nd of 9	23/3/26	Adana	1800m		7	Vedat Abi̇ş	58kg	HEAVY		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Massimo Supremo 2. Shadow Soldier 3. Bizon

Super Tomo (4) 222601393
Trainer: H.sunkar()
Jockey: A.çeli̇k
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 16% / 76%

Quick Back Up

3 yo

Sire: Super Saver

Dam: Tuğçe Hanim

Dam's Sire: Bullmarket

Stats

Career

30: 5-11-7

Track

19: 2-7-5

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Good

19: 3-4-5

Soft

2: 0-2-0

Firm

1: 0-0-1

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

1500m - 2800m

Comments

Back on a short turnaround (5 days) after a solid 3rd at Ankara over 1600m in 3Y COND, drawn well in barrier 4 and down to 58kg from 59kg. Prior runs include a 3rd over 2800m on firm and a Bursa 1800m 3Y COND win, and he owns a strong Istanbul record (19:2-7-5). Versatile across trips and conditions, he profiles as a reliable contender at this 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
3rd of 5	25/8/26	Ankara	1600m	3Y COND	3	Müslüm Çeli̇k	59kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Victory Waltz 2. Master Of Race 3. Super Tomo
9th of 9	9/8/26	Istanbul	2200m	3Y GROUP 3	8	H Çi̇zi̇k	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Brando 2. Ersele Beyi 3. Whizbang
3rd of 6	1/8/26	Ankara	2800m		6	H Çi̇zi̇k	55.5kg	FIRM		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Anshba 2. My Rainy Heart 3. Super Tomo
1st of 5	20/7/26	Bursa	1800m	3Y COND	4	H Çi̇zi̇k	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Super Tomo 2. Prandello 3. Victory Waltz
- of 8	11/7/26	Ankara	1900m	3UP	4	Yusuf Cengi̇z	54.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Handsome King 2. Madras 3. Galioğlu
12th of 13	7/6/26	Istanbul	2200m		2	Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Rabovo 2. Goldrakhan 3. Joyful Forever

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