Istanbul Race 4

Race 4

Prize Money: -

ATOMIC CAT (1) gets barrier 1 and arrives on a short 5‑day turnaround after winning a 1900m 3Y HCP at Istanbul from the inside draw; strong 1900m record (15:4-3-2) and unbeaten with this jockey point to a repeat. TORUN YUSUF (2) is also on a short 3‑day backup and was a 1900m Istanbul winner two starts ago in 3UP COND, with solid track/distance stats and a favourable 700m drop back in trip. SIRIUS VEGA (6) draws well in barrier 2 and has twice placed at Istanbul 1900m, including a 2nd carrying 62kg in July, and now comes back 700m which suits. Progressive EXTENSIVE (8) brings recent Istanbul form, winning over 2100m nine days ago and holding 3Y form this season, with the same jockey aboard.

Distance: 1900m
Track:
Weather: -
Surface: Turf
Class: 3UP COND

Atomic Cat (1) 5636018421
Trainer: Y.uçar()
Jockey: Serh.çeli̇k
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 16% / 45%

4 yo

Sire: Bluegrass Cat

Dam: Island Quest

Dam's Sire: Cape Blanco

Stats

Career

37: 6-8-3

Distance

15: 4-3-2

Trk/Dst

4: 1-1-1

Track

6: 1-1-1

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-2

Good

17: 3-4-1

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

2: 0-0-0

Firm

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 1-0-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1900m - 2600m

Comments

Brings strong 1900m credentials (15:4-3-2) and is on a short turnaround after winning at Istanbul over 1900m from barrier 1 five days ago with 59.5kg. Prior to that he stayed on for 2nd over 2600m at Ankara, and his Istanbul 1900m record reads (4:1-1-1). Draws barrier 1 again and profiles as a solid chance to hold a forward position and be in the finish.

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	9/9/26	Istanbul	1900m	3Y HCP	1	Serh Çeli̇k	59.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Atomic Cat 2. Mir Emre 3. Playmaker
2nd of 7	1/9/26	Ankara	2600m	TB	4	Özcan Yildirim	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Racing Star 2. Atomic Cat 3. Tercal Nihat
4th of 6	18/8/26	Ankara	2200m		4	H Çi̇zi̇k	57kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Kinjal 2. Broarts 3. My Rainy Heart
8th of 8	2/7/26	Ankara	1900m	3UP HCP	6	İsm Yildirim	61kg	FAST		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. We Are The Best 2. Master Of Race 3. Golden Bee
1st of 8	16/6/26	Ankara	1900m	3UP OPEN	7	H Çi̇zi̇k	55kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Atomic Cat 2. Fast Pilot 3. My Rainy Heart
12th of 14	27/5/26	Istanbul	2100m		13	Müslüm Çeli̇k	-	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Asra İnat 2. My Rainy Heart 3. The Witcher

Torun Yusuf (4) 4333324164
Trainer: Hak.aslan()
Jockey: Berk.gökçe
Weight: 59kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 17% / 46%

Quick Back Up

6 yo

Sire: Fast 'N' Famous

Dam: Lindora

Dam's Sire: Victory Gallop

Stats

Career

82: 14-10-14

Distance

14: 3-2-3

Trk/Dst

2: 1-1-0

Track

9: 1-2-3

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

4th Up

2: 1-0-1

Turf

39: 7-3-6

Good

56: 7-7-12

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

1: 0-1-0

Firm

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-1-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1600m - 2800m

Comments

Proven at 1900m with a strong record (14:3-2-3) and unbeaten stats at today’s track/trip (2:1-1), and reunites with Berk Gökçe who is 2:1-1 on him. On a three-day turnaround and drops back 700m after a 2600m Istanbul run last week, which could suit given his 1900m win here on Aug 9 over Ottowa carrying 61kg. Solid claims from barrier 4 with conditions to his liking.

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	11/9/26	Istanbul	2600m	TB	5	Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya	62kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. My Rainy Heart 2. Look News 3. Thief In Marrakesh
6th of 9	26/8/26	Istanbul	1600m	TB	2	E Çankaya	63kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Hidan 2. Touch The Cloud 3. Touch Of Thunder
1st of 5	9/8/26	Istanbul	1900m	3UP COND	1	Berk Gökçe	61kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Torun Yusuf 2. Ottowa 3. Queimada Grande
4th of 6	1/8/26	Ankara	2800m		3	Ahmet Çeli̇k	60kg	FIRM		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Anshba 2. My Rainy Heart 3. Super Tomo
2nd of 9	24/7/26	Istanbul	1900m	3UP COND	4	Berk Gökçe	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Noble Strength 2. Torun Yusuf 3. Another Banger
3rd of 7	10/7/26	Bursa	2200m		2	Ha Gökçe	60.5kg	UNKNOWN		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. La Bombonera 2. Ohio Man 3. Torun Yusuf

Cucurella (6) 3417130456
Trainer: O.altuntaş()
Jockey: Er.cankiliç
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 20% / 44%

Jockey / Horse Combo

4 yo

Sire: Good Curry

Dam: Daylight

Dam's Sire: Expansion

Stats

Career

29: 6-3-4

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

23: 4-3-3

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

21: 5-3-3

Soft

2: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

5: 3-0-2

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 - 1400m

Comments

Strong Istanbul profile (23:4-3-3) and an excellent rapport with Ertuğrul Cankiliç (5:3-0-2) for this stable stands out. Recent runs at 1200–1400m were fair without threatening, and now he stretches 500m to 1900m where he’s unproven. With barrier 6 and 58–60kg form this prep, the rider-stat combo keeps him in the mix if he stays 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
6th of 7	12/8/26	Istanbul	1400m	3UP CLAIM	6	Akin Sözen	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Hola Y Chao 2. Song Rising 3. Winner Gets It All
5th of 7	5/8/26	Istanbul	1200m	3UP COND	3	Akin Sözen	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. İspanoz 2. Dragons Son 3. This Charming Man
4th of 8	23/7/26	Kocaeli	1400m		4	Akin Sözen	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Lovibond 2. Live Your Freedom 3. Lupelyan
10th of 12	9/7/26	Kocaeli	1200m		4	Berk Gökçe	-	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Father Mehmet 2. Star My Best 3. Lord Of Yildizer
3rd of 6	23/6/26	Kocaeli	1400m		3	Ertuğrul Cankiliç	-	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Lovibond 2. Born To Run 3. Cucurella
1st of 8	29/5/26	Bursa	1400m		6	Ertuğrul Cankiliç	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Cucurella 2. Emreefe 3. Şen Akyüz

Kocavezir (7) 1773221638
Trainer: Hal.yildiz()
Jockey: A.sözen
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 14% / 41%

8 yo

Sire: Torok

Dam: Ekinoks Code

Dam's Sire: Doyoun

Stats

Career

74: 11-7-13

Distance

4: 0-0-2

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-1

Track

67: 11-7-12

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

4th Up

3: 1-0-0

Turf

8: 1-0-3

Good

49: 7-5-10

Dirt

3: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

32: 6-1-6

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

1900m - 2100m

Comments

Draws better after a wide run when 8th of 10 over 2000m here 12 days ago, and his prior 3rd over 1900m here (GOOD) from barrier 11 was a sound effort under 60kg behind Warrior Lion and Queimada Grande. Proven at Istanbul (67:11-7-12) and back to 1900m suits, with A. Sözen aboard and a barrier 7 map that looks more practical.

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 10	2/9/26	Istanbul	2000m	3UP HCP	10	K Gökçe	61kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. The Butcher 2. Calvados 3. Cool Star
3rd of 11	19/8/26	Istanbul	1900m		11	Akin Sözen	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Warrior Lion 2. Queimada Grande 3. Kocavezir
6th of 7	15/7/26	Istanbul	2000m		5	K Gökçe	58.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Pythagorean Theory 2. Star Blood 3. Zambur Aga
1st of 6	25/6/26	Istanbul	2100m		4	K Gökçe	-	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Kocavezir 2. Firebender 3. Koca Seyid
2nd of 7	3/6/26	Istanbul	2100m		5	K Gökçe	58.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Ottowa 2. Kocavezir 3. Koca Seyid
2nd of 8	8/4/26	Istanbul	2000m		8	K Gökçe	57kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Osullivan 2. Kocavezir 3. Lord Protector

Koçarslan (8) 11131556X6
Trainer: A.özdeni̇z()
Jockey: A.kurşun
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 21% / 50%

4 yo

Sire: Good Curry

Dam: Welldones Daughter

Dam's Sire: Mountain Cat

Stats

Career

28: 6-5-3

Distance

5: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-0

Track

14: 2-4-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

Good

15: 2-3-1

Soft

2: 2-0-0

Dirt

2: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

11: 3-0-3

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 - 2200m

Comments

Proven at Istanbul (14:2-4-1) with a solid 1900m profile (5:1-1-0), he resumes second-up off a Kocaeli 1800m run 20 days ago. Back to 1900m suits given past Bursa 1900m win on soft and an Istanbul track-distance second on the card, and he reunites with Ayhan Kurşun whose record aboard is 3 wins and 3 thirds from 11 rides. With barrier 8 familiar and the rider/trainer combo (5:2-0-1) effective, he looks set to run well.

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	25/8/26	Kocaeli	1800m	TB	8	Görkem Özçeli̇k	62kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Single Shot 2. Lion Of Honour 3. Grand Mission
6th of 8	29/5/26	Bursa	1400m		8	A Meh Altin	62kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Cucurella 2. Emreefe 3. Şen Akyüz
5th of 8	11/5/26	Bursa	2200m		7	Ayhan Kurşun	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Sellyboy 2. Cantaloupe 3. Katarsis
5th of 8	20/4/26	Bursa	1900m		8	Ayhan Kurşun	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Sword Master 2. Blaze Thunder 3. Şen Akyüz
1st of 7	30/3/26	Bursa	1900m		5	Ayhan Kurşun	58kg	SOFT		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Koçarslan 2. Sönmez Yiğit 3. Ağustos Ahmet
3rd of 8	9/3/26	Bursa	2100m		8	Ayhan Kurşun	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Alone Alone 2. Hanömer 3. Koçarslan

Sirius Vega (2) 3144222745
Trainer: K.güneş()
Jockey: V.abi̇ş
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 11% / 38%

4 yo

Sire: Lord Of England

Dam: Angel Lips

Dam's Sire: Footstepsinthesand

Stats

Career

18: 2-4-1

Distance

3: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-0

Track

15: 1-4-1

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Good

11: 1-4-0

Soft

2: 0-0-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 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

1300m - 2600m

Comments

Returns to 1900m where he was runner-up at Istanbul two starts back in a 3UP HCP under 62kg, and he again draws well in barrier 2. The current jockey has a 2:0-1-0 record on him and the track-distance figures read 2:0-1-0, suggesting this setup suits. On a 13-day turnaround and back in trip, he looks well placed to run to his recent level.

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	1/9/26	Ankara	2600m	TB	6	E Çi̇zi̇k	52kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Racing Star 2. Atomic Cat 3. Tercal Nihat
4th of 9	26/8/26	Istanbul	1600m	TB	1	A Kaçmaz	51kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Hidan 2. Touch The Cloud 3. Touch Of Thunder
7th of 8	12/8/26	Istanbul	2200m	3UP HCP	5	İsm Yildirim	61kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Hard Lion 2. Lion Icardi 3. Riyad
2nd of 8	22/7/26	Istanbul	1900m	3UP HCP	4	Vedat Abi̇ş	62kg	FAST		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Mir Emre 2. Sirius Vega 3. Yargiç
2nd of 12	12/7/26	Istanbul	2200m	3UP HCP	2	B Çiğla	60.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Rosario 2. Sirius Vega 3. Lion Icardi
2nd of 8	1/7/26	Istanbul	1600m	3UP HCP	7	E Çi̇zi̇k	58.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Dark Money 2. Sirius Vega 3. Filius Ventus

Can Sadi (3) 9367157500
Trainer: H.acar()
Jockey: M.m.bi̇lgi̇n
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 14% / 42%

4 yo

Sire: Tizway

Dam: Fairy Fast

Dam's Sire: Lion Heart

Stats

Career

28: 4-6-2

Distance

8: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

2: 0-1-0

Good

9: 1-1-0

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

1700m - 2200m

Comments

Draws barrier 3 and returns to 1900m after two tough efforts at Istanbul, most recently 11th of 11 over 1900m on 19 Aug behind Warrior Lion. Best recent run was 5th/9 at this track and trip on 24 Jul in a 3UP COND carrying 60kg, and he again stays at a suitable distance. With a favourable gate relative to last start, a cleaner run-in can see 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
11th of 11	19/8/26	Istanbul	1900m		7	Müslüm Çeli̇k	59kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Warrior Lion 2. Queimada Grande 3. Kocavezir
10th of 10	5/8/26	Istanbul	2200m	3UP HCP	4	H Çi̇zi̇k	57.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Tam Time 2. Unreal Engine 3. Damasko
5th of 9	24/7/26	Istanbul	1900m	3UP COND	2	H Çi̇zi̇k	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Noble Strength 2. Torun Yusuf 3. Another Banger
7th of 9	21/5/26	Izmir	2000m		7	K Yilmaz	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Ground Speed 2. Lets Love 3. Fortunello
5th of 7	7/5/26	Izmir	1900m		4	Onur Atmaca	57kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Junior Başkan 2. Muchacho 3. Red Storm
1st of 12	18/4/26	Izmir	1700m		4	Onur Atmaca	53.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Can Sadi̇ 2. Bülent 3. Aegean Queen

Extensive (5) 6326425331
Trainer: Bay.gül()
Jockey: G.kocakaya
Weight: 56.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 25% / 60%

3 yo

Sire: Myboycharlie

Dam: Unchained Melody

Dam's Sire: Victory Gallop

Stats

Career

20: 5-4-3

Track

8: 1-0-3

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

14: 2-4-3

Soft

2: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 1-0-2

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 2100m

Comments

Comes off a 2100m Istanbul win nine days ago in 3Y COND with 58kg from barrier 5, beating Gümrükcü Murat, and now drops 200m. Current jockey partnership is 3:1-0-2 and the barrier 4-6 profile reads well (9:3-2-1). In consistent form this season (3:1-0-2) and drawn to get a similar run from gate 5.

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 6	5/9/26	Istanbul	2100m	3Y COND	5	Gökhan Kocakaya	58kg	UNKNOWN		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Extensive 2. Gümrükcü Murat 3. Last Hero
3rd of 8	19/8/26	Istanbul	1400m		1	Gökhan Kocakaya	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Gümrükcü Murat 2. Mercier 3. Extensive
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

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