Istanbul Race 7

Race 7

Prize Money: -

DARK MONEY (3) profiles as the one to beat back to 1400m after a last‑start 2nd at Istanbul over 1400m on 13 Sep (TB, 61kg, barrier 8), and he’s 2:1‑1 at the track/trip with the same rider. TOUCH THE CLOUD (2) is on a 7‑day turnaround after a Bursa 2nd over 1300m (60.5kg) and has strong Istanbul stats, while DRAGON BLUE (1) draws barrier 2 and returns quickly as well after winning twice in August, including Ankara 1400m. GIRALAMO (4) maps well from barrier 3 and was 2nd here at 1400m on 6 Sep (60kg).

Distance: 1400m
Track:
Weather: -
Surface: Turf
Class: TB

Dragon Blue (2) 8513662116
Trainer: K.t.yurdabak()
Jockey: G.kocakaya
Weight: 63kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 19% / 57%

4 yo

Sire: Dragon Pulse*

Dam: Evangelical

Dam's Sire: Dutch Art

Stats

Career

21: 4-3-5

Distance

10: 2-2-2

Track

1: 0-1-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Good

12: 3-2-2

Soft

3: 0-1-1

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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Distance Range Last 6 months

1300m - 1500m

Comments

Two wins from his past three, including a 1400m Ankara success, and he returns quickly (7 days) after a 6th at Bursa over 1300m. Back to 1400m suits given a (10:2-2-2) record at the trip, he draws barrier 2 and reunites with G. Kocakaya, who partnered his August Ankara win.

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 14	21/9/26	Bursa	1300m	TB	7	E Atlamaz	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Dragon Hero 2. Touch The Cloud 3. Işils A Melina
1st of 8	20/8/26	Ankara	1300m	3UP HCP 17	5	Gökhan Kocakaya	57kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Dragon Blue 2. Dark Veyron 3. Kali Strata
1st of 9	4/8/26	Ankara	1400m		4	E Atlamaz	-	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Dragon Blue 2. Thrace Fever 3. Schatz
2nd of 11	15/7/26	Istanbul	1300m	3UP HCP	11	Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n	61kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Crazyblood 2. Dragon Blue 3. Kylie Vom Elbe
6th of 8	11/6/26	Kocaeli	1500m		5	Görkem Özçeli̇k	-	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Lupelyan 2. Kuzey Efesi̇ 3. Crowned
6th of 11	1/6/26	Bursa	1400m		3	Gökhan Kocakaya	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Rosso E Bianco 2. Wolf Of Proti 3. Didi Lazi

Touch The Cloud (4) X122241242
Trainer: M.aydoğdi̇()
Jockey: A.kurşun
Weight: 61.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 21% / 64%

Jockey / Horse Combo

4 yo

Sire: Touch The Wolf

Dam: Mandari̇n

Dam's Sire: Kaneko

Stats

Career

14: 3-5-1

Distance

3: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-0

Track

13: 3-4-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Good

12: 1-5-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

5: 2-1-0

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

1300m - 2200m

Comments

Comes back on a 7-day turnaround after a 2nd of 14 at Bursa over 1300m (TB) from barrier 3 with 60.5kg, chasing home Dragon Hero. Strong Istanbul profile (13:3-4-1) and a positive jockey association (CurrentJockey 5:2-1-0), with barrier 4 today suiting given previous success from middle draws. Consistent this season (4:1-2-0) and looks well placed to run another honest race back to 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
2nd of 14	21/9/26	Bursa	1300m	TB	3	Ayhan Kurşun	60.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Dragon Hero 2. Touch The Cloud 3. Işils A Melina
4th of 5	9/9/26	Istanbul	1900m	3Y HCP	2	E Akpinar	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Atomic Cat 2. Mir Emre 3. Playmaker
2nd of 9	26/8/26	Istanbul	1600m	TB	7	E Çi̇zi̇k	51.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Hidan 2. Touch The Cloud 3. Touch Of Thunder
1st of 8	7/8/26	Istanbul	1600m		3	Ayhan Kurşun	57.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Touch The Cloud 2. Yargiç 3. Crazyblood
4th of 8	1/7/26	Istanbul	1600m	3UP HCP	5	Ö F Özen	61kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Dark Money 2. Sirius Vega 3. Filius Ventus
2nd of 11	10/6/26	Istanbul	1400m	3UP HCP 16	10	M Keçeci̇	59kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Yargiç 2. Touch The Cloud 3. Filius Ventus

Dark Money (6) 4212158192
Trainer: R.suna()
Jockey: Berk.gökçe
Weight: 58.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 16% / 38%

4 yo

Sire: Torok

Dam: Over All

Dam's Sire: Kaneko

Stats

Career

18: 3-3-1

Distance

4: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

2: 1-1-0

Track

11: 2-1-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-1-0

Good

12: 3-2-0

Soft

2: 0-1-0

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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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1300m - 2400m

Comments

Proven at Istanbul 1400m with a strong track-distance record (2:1-1) and a positive partnership with Berk Gökçe (2:1-1). Latest run 15 days ago was a narrow 2nd over 1400m (TB) from barrier 8, and he now draws better in gate 6. Solid claims back at this trip given his recent win and consistent stats.

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 8	13/9/26	Istanbul	1400m	TB	8	Berk Gökçe	61kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Volitivo 2. Dark Money 3. Hola Y Chao
9th of 9	26/8/26	Istanbul	1600m	TB	8	Görkem Özçeli̇k	53kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Hidan 2. Touch The Cloud 3. Touch Of Thunder
1st of 7	14/8/26	Istanbul	1400m		7	Berk Gökçe	54.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Dark Money 2. Boaz 3. Whisper Of Victory
8th of 8	7/8/26	Istanbul	1600m		8	Görkem Özçeli̇k	55.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Touch The Cloud 2. Yargiç 3. Crazyblood
5th of 7	19/7/26	Istanbul	2400m	3UP COND	7	Görkem Özçeli̇k	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Investigator 2. Mister Proteo 3. Parker
1st of 8	1/7/26	Istanbul	1600m	3UP HCP	8	Görkem Özçeli̇k	55.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Dark Money 2. Sirius Vega 3. Filius Ventus

Giralamo (3) 1043321272
Trainer: S.bektaş()
Jockey: V.abi̇ş
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 23% / 61%

3 yo

Sire: Touch The Wolf

Dam: Lerzan

Dam's Sire: Toruk Macto

Stats

Career

13: 3-3-2

Distance

5: 2-1-1

Trk/Dst

3: 1-1-1

Track

7: 1-3-2

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Good

9: 2-3-2

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

5: 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

1200m - 1900m

Comments

Proven at Istanbul 1400m with a strong record (track-distance 3:1-1-1) and arrives off a 2nd over this trip 22 days ago behind Tenacious Khan, carrying 60kg. Draws better today from barrier 3 (barrier 1–3 record 5:2-1-1) and reunites with Vedat Abi̇ş, with whom he’s 5:1-1-0. Solid claims back to a suitable 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
2nd of 8	6/9/26	Istanbul	1400m	TB	6	Vedat Abi̇ş	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Tenacious Khan 2. Giralamo 3. Linares
7th of 8	23/8/26	Istanbul	1900m	3Y COND 7	5	Akin Sözen	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Turamun 2. Prandello 3. Golden Bee
2nd of 7	9/8/26	Istanbul	1500m	3Y COND	3	Akin Sözen	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Jazz Runner 2. Giralamo 3. Yakari
1st of 7	26/7/26	Istanbul	1400m		1	Akin Sözen	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Giralamo 2. Traidora 3. Hidan
2nd of 9	12/7/26	Istanbul	1200m		6	Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe	55kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. El Gladiador 2. Giralamo 3. Boaz
3rd of 6	24/6/26	Istanbul	1400m	3Y	1	Akin Sözen	60kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Brother Lovie 2. Zimbatron 3. Giralamo

Lost Treasure (5) 2234155637
Trainer: Şük.çeli̇k()
Jockey: Er.cankiliç
Weight: 58.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 12% / 50%

4 yo

Sire: Invincible Son

Dam: Eternal Love

Dam's Sire: Cape Cross

Stats

Career

24: 3-7-2

Distance

6: 1-1-1

Track

7: 0-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Good

13: 2-2-2

Soft

6: 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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Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 2200m

Comments

Back to 1400m after a 2200m Istanbul run 10 days ago, which looks a sharper setup given a solid 1400m record (6:1-1-1). Has placed at the trip this prep at Bursa over 1400m, and draws barrier 5 with Er.cankiliç aboard after a recent rider change. Proven in this barrier range and at the distance, so 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
7th of 8	18/9/26	Istanbul	2200m	TB	3	Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya	62kg	SOFT		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Real Trouble 2. The Butcher 3. Katarsis
3rd of 6	7/8/26	Bursa	1400m		5	Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n	57kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Victory Waltz 2. Kizim Beril 3. Lost Treasure
6th of 11	29/7/26	Istanbul	1500m	3UP HCP	6	H Çi̇zi̇k	56.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Çokomel Kiz 2. Boaz 3. Whisper Of Victory
5th of 8	8/6/26	Bursa	1400m		2	K Tokaçoğlu	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Aslan Halilim 2. Secret Flight 3. Çikok Ağa
5th of 10	28/5/26	Ankara	1400m		2	Gökhan Kocakaya	-	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Power Of Hakeem 2. North Pasha 3. Mahall
1st of 13	15/5/26	Bursa	1500m		10	K Tokaçoğlu	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Lost Treasure 2. Victory Waltz 3. Dragon Blue

Chilo (7) 1821484564
Trainer: V.karakuş()
Jockey: A.aslan
Weight: 53.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 16% / 41%

3 yo

Sire: Wolf Prince

Dam: Wonder Girl

Dam's Sire: Kaneko

Stats

Career

24: 4-4-2

Distance

8: 1-4-2

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

6: 1-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-1

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Good

13: 2-1-0

Soft

3: 1-0-0

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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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 2000m

Comments

Drops 600m in trip after a 4th of 7 over 2000m at Istanbul (3Y CLM, 58kg) 10 days ago on soft, and now returns to a distance where the overall record is solid (1400m: 8:1-4-2). Has won at Istanbul and draws barrier 7, which aligns with a positive wider-gate record (7-10: 9:2-1-1). Capable of improving back to 1400m with a measured ride.

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	18/9/26	Istanbul	2000m	3Y CLM	7	Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya	58kg	SOFT		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Şafakateş 2. Hola Y Chao 3. Alameti Farika
6th of 7	3/9/26	Ankara	1900m	TB	6	Müslüm Çeli̇k	55kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Lady Ground 2. Nart The Battle 3. Oğlum Galibey
5th of 5	25/8/26	Ankara	1600m	3Y COND	5	U Temur	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Victory Waltz 2. Master Of Race 3. Super Tomo
4th of 6	27/6/26	Ankara	1600m	3Y CLAIM 3	4	Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Gray Dream 2. Grently Wins 3. Lady Ground
8th of 9	18/6/26	Ankara	1500m	3Y OPEN	9	Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya	58kg	SOFT		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Princess Deniz 2. Speedtail 3. High Hills
4th of 8	29/5/26	Istanbul	2000m		5	Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Son Of Saint 2. Hola Y Chao 3. La Copa

Mikea (1) 4554335524
Trainer: K.kayalik()
Jockey: A.sözen
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 10% / 32%

6 yo

Sire: King David

Dam: Cryo Star

Dam's Sire: Yavuzstar

Stats

Career

59: 6-8-5

Distance

22: 1-4-1

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

18: 2-3-2

Good

41: 2-4-3

Soft

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

2: 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

1200m - 1500m

Comments

On a 7‑day turnaround and draws barrier 1, which suits given a strong record from inside alleys (1 win, 7 seconds from 18 runs in barriers 1–3). Recent Bursa form is solid, including a 2nd over 1400m in 3UP HCP on 7 Sep carrying 61.5kg, and a close 4th over 1300m last week. Back to 1400m looks suitable given his honest record at the trip (22:1-4-1).

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 14	21/9/26	Bursa	1300m	TB	4	Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Dragon Hero 2. Touch The Cloud 3. Işils A Melina
2nd of 8	7/9/26	Bursa	1400m	3UP HCP	3	Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n	61.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Erduman 2. Mikea 3. Angel Quest
5th of 10	24/8/26	Bursa	1200m	3UP COND5	2	Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. İspanoz 2. Recuerdame 3. Big Honey
5th of 7	28/7/26	Kocaeli	1400m		8	Cemal Paso	51.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Tale Of The Dream 2. Aslan Halilim 3. Felix Perla
3rd of 13	17/7/26	Bursa	1500m		13	Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Kizim Beril 2. Erduman 3. Mikea
3rd of 11	29/6/26	Bursa	1500m	3UP HCP	5	E Akpinar	62kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Touch Of Thunder 2. Erduman 3. Mikea

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