Timeform's Matt Gardner looks ahead to what is a fascinating weekend of racing in Turkey, with the focus being on Saturday's action including the Istanbul Trophy and the Anatolia Trophy...
Merhaba ve Veliefendi de yar mkemmel bir hafta sonu Timeform nizleme hogeldiniz.
Hopefully, in Turkish, that says something along the lines of: "Hello and welcome to the Timeform preview of an excellent weekend of racing at Veliefendi." Unfortunately I don't speak Turkish, so can't confirm the credentials of Google Translate, but you have to admit it sounds pretty good!
In truth, I don't really know all that much about Turkish racing (I just said that I did so I could declare myself 'Head of Timeform Turkey' and justify having a kebab for lunch), but, in a blessed turn of events, there is a plethora of British interest to peruse.
First on the radar is the Group 2 Istanbul Trophy, a contest staged over a mile that has been won for the last two years by German mare Vanjura. She is not in attendance in 2012 however, so an obvious starting point would be last year's runner up Rhythm of Light, trained by Tom Dascombe.
That run represented one of Rhythm of Light's best efforts, a performance she repeated when defeating three rivals in a minor event at Haydock on her penultimate start in July. Her latest effort is best forgiven, not enjoying a clear run and being left with plenty to do, and she is certainly in with a chance of going one better than 12 months ago.
Another with a chance is Beatrice Aurore, with the John Dunlop yard seemingly firing on all cylinders at present. The four-year-old had been holding her form well up until her latest start, when she got loose beforehand, so that effort is best overlooked.
The other British interest in the field is Arsaadi, who has run below form on her last two starts and needs to bounce back. Of more note is the presence of a brace of German-trained three-year-olds, Survey and Lady Jacamira. The latter hails from the same yard that sent out Vanjura to taste success here, but the one with arguably the best chance is Survey, whose run at Goodwood can be forgotten, as she did too much too soon, and, if bouncing back to her best, she would be likely to take a hand in the finish.
The Group 2 Anatolia Trophy is another contest loaded with British interest, headed by the Saeed bin Suroor-trained Hunter's Light. The four-year-old ran his best race yet when winning the Group 3 Rose of Lancaster Stakes at Haydock, defeating the likes of Jet Away and Gabrial, and the manner of his success gave the promise of more to come at that sort of level.
Marcret, Prince Alzain and Belgian Bill all have something to find to be in with a shout of landing the spoils, but if we turn our attention to Germany once more we find a competitor in with an excellent chance of winning.
Germany's best older 10-furlong horse Zazou, a consistent and smart performer who won an Italian Group 1 at his best, is highly likely to go close here on the evidence of his latest effort when third to Pastorius. The winner put up the second best performance seen by a European three-year-old this season and, if Zazou can return to somewhere near his best, he can land this prize.
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Merhaba ve Veliefendi de yar mkemmel bir hafta sonu Timeform nizleme hogeldiniz.
Hopefully, in Turkish, that says something along the lines of: "Hello and welcome to the Timeform preview of an excellent weekend of racing at Veliefendi." Unfortunately I don't speak Turkish, so can't confirm the credentials of Google Translate, but you have to admit it sounds pretty good!
In truth, I don't really know all that much about Turkish racing (I just said that I did so I could declare myself 'Head of Timeform Turkey' and justify having a kebab for lunch), but, in a blessed turn of events, there is a plethora of British interest to peruse.
First on the radar is the Group 2 Istanbul Trophy, a contest staged over a mile that has been won for the last two years by German mare Vanjura. She is not in attendance in 2012 however, so an obvious starting point would be last year's runner up Rhythm of Light, trained by Tom Dascombe.
That run represented one of Rhythm of Light's best efforts, a performance she repeated when defeating three rivals in a minor event at Haydock on her penultimate start in July. Her latest effort is best forgiven, not enjoying a clear run and being left with plenty to do, and she is certainly in with a chance of going one better than 12 months ago.
Another with a chance is Beatrice Aurore, with the John Dunlop yard seemingly firing on all cylinders at present. The four-year-old had been holding her form well up until her latest start, when she got loose beforehand, so that effort is best overlooked.
The other British interest in the field is Arsaadi, who has run below form on her last two starts and needs to bounce back. Of more note is the presence of a brace of German-trained three-year-olds, Survey and Lady Jacamira. The latter hails from the same yard that sent out Vanjura to taste success here, but the one with arguably the best chance is Survey, whose run at Goodwood can be forgotten, as she did too much too soon, and, if bouncing back to her best, she would be likely to take a hand in the finish.
The Group 2 Anatolia Trophy is another contest loaded with British interest, headed by the Saeed bin Suroor-trained Hunter's Light. The four-year-old ran his best race yet when winning the Group 3 Rose of Lancaster Stakes at Haydock, defeating the likes of Jet Away and Gabrial, and the manner of his success gave the promise of more to come at that sort of level.
Marcret, Prince Alzain and Belgian Bill all have something to find to be in with a shout of landing the spoils, but if we turn our attention to Germany once more we find a competitor in with an excellent chance of winning.
Germany's best older 10-furlong horse Zazou, a consistent and smart performer who won an Italian Group 1 at his best, is highly likely to go close here on the evidence of his latest effort when third to Pastorius. The winner put up the second best performance seen by a European three-year-old this season and, if Zazou can return to somewhere near his best, he can land this prize.
Get open access to Timeform data for just 2.50 a day with Timeform Race Passes. It's like a Form Book, Black Book & Race Card all in one! Find Out More!
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