Kocaeli Race 8

Race 8

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BREATHLESS (1) brings the best recent form with a 1st at 1800m Bursa on 4 May and a 2nd at 1900m Bursa on 29 May; drops to 27.5kg and is fourth up. ALPHA JUNIOR (3) is on a short turnaround after a 2nd at Kocaeli over 1500m on 2 June and rises 300m; has a Kocaeli track record of 1:0-1-0. DIPLOMAT ZAFER (2) resumes after 64 days; scored over 1400m Antalya on 12 Mar and was 2nd over 2000m there on 17 Mar. MIDNIGHT BLUE (4) draws barrier 2 and steps to 1800m after a forgive run when 12th at 1600m Istanbul on 3 June; won at 1400m Istanbul on 8 Apr.

Distance: 1800m
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Breathless (4) 612
Trainer: F.tosun()
Jockey: M.m.bi̇lgi̇n
Weight: -
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 33% / 66%

3 yo

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3: 1-1-0

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1600m - 1900m

Comments

Comes off a 2nd at Bursa on 29 May over 1900m carrying 59kg, chasing home Drecari. Prior to that he scored at Bursa over 1800m on 4 May on a GOOD3, defeating Big Avalanche. Fourth-up with M.m.bi̇lgi̇n again and barrier 4, his rider partnership (2:1-1-0) points to another honest showing.

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 11	29/5/26	Bursa	1900m		2	Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n	59kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Drecari 2. Breathless 3. Blue Wave
1st of 9	4/5/26	Bursa	1800m		5	Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n	55kg	GOOD3		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Breathless 2. Big Avalanche 3. My Dear Dream
6th of 9	19/4/26	Istanbul	1600m		10	Ali̇ Yildiz	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Güneyim 2. Astra Lumina 3. Thief In Marrakesh

Diplomat Zafer (7) 421255
Trainer: G.taşdelen()
Jockey: G.özçeli̇k
Weight: -
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 16% / 50%

3 yo

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Career

6: 1-2-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

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1: 0-1-0

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1: 1-0-0

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 2000m

Comments

Solid earlier prep with a 1400m win at Antalya on 12 Mar (58kg) and a 2nd there over 2000m on 17 Mar behind Salonikator. Comes off two 5ths at Bursa but now drops a massive 29kg to 27kg and maps from barrier 7, a gate range where he’s (3:1-1-0). Capable of improving if he reproduces his Antalya 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 5	6/4/26	Bursa	1900m		5	E Çankaya	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Kara Bereli 2. Miracle Rhythm 3. Probala
5th of 9	30/3/26	Bursa	1400m		7	Ayhan Kurşun	61kg	SOFT		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Doruklar Beyi 2. Angel On The Wing 3. El Rey Escorpion
2nd of 7	17/3/26	Antalya	2000m		6	Müslüm Çeli̇k	55kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Salonikator 2. Diplomat Zafer 3. Victory Waltz
1st of 11	12/3/26	Antalya	1400m		8	Müslüm Çeli̇k	58kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Diplomat Zafer 2. Taşdemir Han 3. Gecenin Gücü
2nd of 10	26/2/26	Antalya	1400m		10	E Çankaya	58kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Sercan Bey 2. Diplomat Zafer 3. Taşdemir Han
4th of 12	19/2/26	Izmir	1200m		4	E Çankaya	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Goldman 2. Primal 3. Queen Tuana

Alpha Junior (8) 546172
Trainer: K.meli̇ke()
Jockey: B.m.mirik
Weight: -
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 16% / 33%

3 yo

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Career

6: 1-1-0

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 2100m

Comments

On a short turnaround after finishing 2nd at Kocaeli over 1500m in a 3Y HCP on GOOD on 2 Jun, carrying 57kg from barrier 3 behind Al Sarout in a 7-runner field. Drops 30.5kg to 26.5kg and tackles a 300m distance change. Track record reads (1:0-1-0) and overall (6:1-1-0), which points to a consistent profile.

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 7	2/6/26	Kocaeli	1500m	3Y HCP	3	Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya	57kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Al Sarout 2. Alpha Junior 3. My Rebellious Girl
7th of 8	29/4/26	Istanbul	2100m		2	Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya	55kg	GOOD3		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Falconnidae 2. Last Hero 3. Extensive
1st of 10	8/4/26	Istanbul	1400m		11	Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya	58kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Alpha Junior 2. Glonass 3. Phantom Ruler
6th of 13	28/3/26	Istanbul	1400m		11	Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya	58kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Vintage 2. Bay Cavallo 3. Dire Wolf
4th of 11	7/3/26	Istanbul	2000m		11	Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya	-	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Zyra 2. Mr Hermes 3. İnşirah
5th of 12	14/2/26	Istanbul	1500m		1	Onur Yildiz	-	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Live Your Freedom 2. Legacy Of Henry 3. Boran

Midnight Blue (2) 48610
Trainer: H.yüzbaşi()
Jockey: A.kaçmaz
Weight: -
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 20% / 20%

3 yo

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Career

5: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

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1: 0-0-0

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1: 1-0-0

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 2000m

Comments

Back on a short turnaround after finishing 12th of 14 at Istanbul over 1600m on 3 Jun (GOOD), a race won by Damperli. Previously scored over 1400m at Istanbul on 8 Apr, with This Charming Man the runner-up, and now draws barrier 2 with a 200m distance change. Competitive if reproducing that 1400m form from the better gate.

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
12th of 14	3/6/26	Istanbul	1600m		4	Akin Sözen	57.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Damperli 2. Kali Strata 3. Bold Steps
1st of 12	8/4/26	Istanbul	1400m		4	Akin Sözen	58kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Midnight Blue 2. This Charming Man 3. Heaven Light
6th of 12	28/3/26	Istanbul	1400m		11	Mustafa Çi̇çek	58kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Touch Of Thunder 2. Lisendora 3. Tiz Tempest
8th of 13	7/3/26	Istanbul	2000m		12	Ayhan Kurşun	58kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Racing Star 2. Heaven Time 3. Game Saver
4th of 13	14/2/26	Istanbul	1500m		11	Akin Sözen	58kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Wolf Rules 2. Kara Biga 3. İnşirah

Zyra (9) 093158467
Trainer: Z.temuçi̇n()
Jockey: A.aslan
Weight: -
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 11% / 22%

3 yo

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Career

9: 1-0-1

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1: 0-0-0

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1: 0-0-0

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 2200m

Comments

Drops 400m in trip and plummets 27.5kg to 25kg after finishing 7th of 9 at Istanbul over 2200m on 27 May behind Kadiköy Boğasi. Barrier 9 today sits within the 7–10 gate range where the runner is 0-from-5, and the overall record is (9:1-0-1). The new setup could help, though recent finishes suggest improvement is required.

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	27/5/26	Istanbul	2200m		8	A Kaçmaz	52.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Kadiköy Boğasi 2. Tescil 3. Call To Arms
6th of 8	3/5/26	Istanbul	2100m		7	Ali̇ Yildiz	52.5kg	GOOD3		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Game Saver 2. Şafakateş 3. Victor The Brave
4th of 7	26/4/26	Istanbul	2000m		7	Gökhan Kocakaya	53.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. The Chosen 2. Nart The Battle 3. Nine Trees
8th of 8	4/4/26	Istanbul	2000m		8	Onur Atmaca	-	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Kayros 2. Chosen One 3. Last Hero
5th of 7	28/3/26	Istanbul	2000m		7	Ayhan Kurşun	56kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Maranello 2. Libua 3. Land Of Legends
1st of 11	7/3/26	Istanbul	2000m		12	B Akçay	-	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Zyra 2. Mr Hermes 3. İnşirah

Secret Saver (3) 6037566
Trainer: G.taşdelen()
Jockey: Ha.gökçe
Weight: -
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 14%

3 yo

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Career

7: 0-0-1

Track

3: 0-0-0

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1: 0-0-0

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1: 0-0-0

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1: 0-0-1

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1: 0-0-0

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4: 0-0-1

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 1900m

Comments

On a five-day turnaround after finishing 6th of 11 at Kocaeli over 1400m on 4 Jun behind Lady Onat. Draws barrier 3 and has one placing from six starts when drawn 1–3, though the track record stands at (3:0-0-0) and overall is (7:0-0-1). The quick backup and inside alley could help this runner find improvement.

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 11	4/6/26	Kocaeli	1400m		1	Ali̇ Yildiz	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Lady Onat 2. Dalya Lina 3. Kayla Marla
6th of 13	26/5/26	Kocaeli	1400m		7	Onur Atmaca	56kg	GOOD3		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. King Luther 2. Heaven Light 3. Legacy Of Henry
5th of 5	5/5/26	Kocaeli	1900m		2	Efe Korkmaz	50kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Rock For Ever 2. King Ferit 3. La Copa
7th of 11	25/3/26	Istanbul	1400m		3	Berk Gökçe	53.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Silent Runner 2. Heaven Light 3. Boundless Glory
3rd of 13	16/3/26	Bursa	1300m		2	Onur Atmaca	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. My Boy Göksu 2. Lord Of Power 3. Secret Saver
10th of 11	9/2/26	Bursa	1200m		3	Mahsun Turan	58kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Amoni 2. Erikdali 3. La Grande

Mertim Pehlivanım (6) 50749705
Trainer: G.taşdelen()
Jockey: O.atmaca
Weight: -
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo

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Stats

Career

8: 0-0-0

Track

4: 0-0-0

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1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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1: 0-0-0

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1: 0-0-0

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3: 0-0-0

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 2000m

Comments

Backs up in 7 days after finishing 5th of 9 at Kocaeli over 1900m in a 3Y COND behind Warrior Man. Carries a much lighter 23.5kg today, dropping 32.5kg from that run. Overall (8:0-0-0) and at the track (4:0-0-0) records are lean, but the quick turnaround and big weight drop offer some hope for improvement.

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 9	2/6/26	Kocaeli	1900m	3Y COND	6	Yunus Çeli̇kbaş	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Warrior Man 2. Mr Hermes 3. Dragon Breath
10th of 13	26/5/26	Kocaeli	1400m		12	Görkem Özçeli̇k	58kg	GOOD3		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Taner Abi 2. Spic And Span 3. King Mahir
7th of 9	5/5/26	Kocaeli	1700m		2	Ali̇ Yildiz	58kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Eurofighter 2. Miss California 3. Bold Runner
9th of 9	28/4/26	Kocaeli	1200m		5	M Çeli̇k	55kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Daniska 2. Big Avalanche 3. Persian Diamond
4th of 9	26/2/26	Antalya	1400m		4	Görkem Özçeli̇k	-	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Shawshank 2. Unchartered 3. You Got This
7th of 9	17/2/26	Antalya	2000m		7	Görkem Özçeli̇k	58kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Nart The Battle 2. Huayra 3. Patpat

Şıble Şavko (5)
Trainer: Gal.kiliç()
Jockey: Z.karabulut
Weight: -
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo

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Comments

Draws barrier 5 and carries 23.5kg under Z.karabulut. Trained by Gal.kiliç, this 3yo has a light impost and a practical draw that should set up a credible run.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result

Zelinda (1) 590
Trainer: E.uslu()
Jockey: Gök.bektaş
Weight: -
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo

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Stats

Career

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

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1: 0-0-0

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1500m - 2000m

Comments

Draws barrier 1 and drops sharply to 22.5kg, a notable shift from last start. Was 13th of 16 over 1600m at Istanbul on May 31 (won by Enterprising Rock), having earlier finished 5th of 16 over 1500m on May 6 (won by The Special One). Fourth-up with a 200m distance change and a new rider aboard, the inside draw can help her find an economical run.

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 16	31/5/26	Istanbul	1600m		14	Beki̇r Mert Mirik	56kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Enterprising Rock 2. Kara Biga 3. Ormello
9th of 13	20/5/26	Istanbul	2000m		8	Beki̇r Mert Mirik	58kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Rhythmofthestars 2. Mary Jane 3. Heaven Light
5th of 16	6/5/26	Istanbul	1500m		2	Akin Sözen	58kg	-		-	L	-	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. The Special One 2. Timetex 3. Rhythmofthestars

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