22.06.2026 19:10
The 100th anniversary of the Gazi Race stands out as a historic milestone for Turkish horse racing. The total prize pool reaching 100 million Turkish Liras, with an official first prize of 50 million TL and a special award of 50 million TL, will increase interest in the organization and intensify the competition. Here are the thoroughbreds that will compete in the Gazi Race...
The countdown has accelerated ahead of the Gazi Race, the most prestigious organization in Turkish racing, which is preparing to say "dahlia" this year. For this historic derby, one of the most established sporting traditions in the history of the Republic, the registered thoroughbreds and the substitute ranking have been finalized. The definitive jockey declarations, eagerly awaited by racing fans, will be completed on Friday.
THE LARGEST PRIZE POOL IN THE HISTORY OF THE REPUBLIC
The Gazi Race, held uninterrupted since 1927 and considered the "derby" of Turkish horse racing, is being crowned with a historic prize for its 100th year. The official first-place prize for this year's race has been announced as 50 million TL. Additionally, under the "100th Year Special Award," an extra 50 million TL will be paid to the owner of the winning thoroughbred. Thus, the owner of the champion horse will receive a record total prize of 100 million TL in a single race.
THE BIG RACE ON SUNDAY AT VELIEFENDI
The 100th Gazi Race will take place on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 17:15 at Istanbul Veliefendi Hippodrome. This historic contest, where 3-year-old thoroughbred English colts will showcase their abilities, will traditionally be run on the 2400-meter turf track.
SUBSTITUTE LIST CLARIFIED
According to the announced official list, the substitute thoroughbreds for the race are determined as Super Tomo (23), Falconnidae (24), Shadow Soldier (25), Rand Al Thor (26), and Bizon (27), respectively. If any of the 22 English colts on the main list withdraw from the race by race day, these thoroughbreds will earn the right to start according to their ranking.
List of Registered Thoroughbreds in the 100th Gazi Race:
- AIMUS LIBERATUS
- ALMIGHTY ESPRIT
- ANSHBA
- BALLAD KING
- BAY NALCAKAN
- BRANDO
- ERSELE BEYI
- GOLDRAKHAN
- JAZZ RUNNER
- JOYFUL FOREVER
- KRALIN DANSI
- MANDRAKE
- MASSIMO SUPREMO
- METAL HEART
- MUCHO BUENO
- RABOVO
- SILENT TREATMENT
- THE REAL ONE
- UPAMECANO
- WHIZBANG
- JAEHAERA
- NEURO MATH
- SUPER TOMO (1st Substitute)
- FALCONNIDAE (2nd Substitute)
- SHADOW SOLDIER (3rd Substitute)
- RAND AL THOR (4th Substitute)
- BIZON (5th Substitute)