International Bosphorus Cup
| Group 2 race | |
| Location |
Veliefendi Race Course Istanbul, Turkey |
|---|---|
| Race type | Flat |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 2,400 metres (1½ miles) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Right-handed |
| Qualification | Three-years-old and up, geldings not allowed |
| Weight |
56 kg (3yo); 60 kg (4yo+) Allowances 1½ kg for fillies and mares |
The International Bosphorus Cup is a Group 2 flat horse race in Turkey open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at Veliefendi Race Course over a distance of 2,400 metres (about 1½ mile), and it is scheduled to take place each year in early September. It is part of Istanbul's International Racing Festival.[1]
History
The Bosphorus Cup was elevated to international Group 2 level in 2009.
Records since 2000
Most successful horse (2 wins):
- Grand Ekinoks – (2002), (2003)
- Senex – (2004), (2005)
- Indian Days – (2010), (2011)
Leading jockey (3 wins):
- Alan Munro – Halicarnassus (2009), Indian Days (2010), (2011)
Leading trainer (3 wins):
- Hans Blume – Senex (2004), (2005), Bussoni (2007)
Winners since 2000[2]
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Caitano | 6 | Andrasch Starke | Andreas Schutz (GER) | 2:30.45 |
| 2001 | Kings Boy[1] | 4 | Norman Richter | Andreas Wohler (GER) | 2:28.15 |
| 2002 | Grand Ekinoks | 4 | Halis Karatas | (TUR) | 2:29.06 |
| 2003 | Grand Ekinoks | 5 | S Akdi | Alban de Mieulle | 2:28.80 |
| 2004 | Senex | 4 | William Mongil | Hans Blume (GER) | 2:26.47 |
| 2005 | Senex | 5 | Andreas Suborics | Hans Blume (GER) | 2:30.68 |
| 2006 | Champs To Champs | 3 | Selim Kaya | A Dutal (TUR) | |
| 2007 | Bussoni | 6 | Andreas Suborics | Hans Blume (GER) | 2:31.28 |
| 2008 | Inspector | 4 | Halis Karatas | U Bekmezci (TUR) | 2:27.35 |
| 2009 | Halicarnassus | 5 | Alan Munro | Mick Channon (GB) | 2:31.59 |
| 2010 | Indian Days | 5 | Alan Munro | James Given (GB) | 2:29.07 |
| 2011 | Indian Days | 6 | Alan Munro | James Given (GB) | 2:26.44 |
| 2012 | Mitico | 4 | Selim Kaya | Z Guneli (TUR) | 2:33.37 |
| 2013 | Lost in the Moment | 6 | Mickael Barzalona | Saeed bin Suroor (GB) | 2:28.87 |
| 2014 | Pether's Moon | 4 | Richard Hughes | Richard Hannon, Jr. (GB) | 2:36.60 |
| 2015 | Connecticut | 4 | Adam Kirby | Luca Cumani (GB) | 2:29.45 |
1 The 2001 winner Kings Boy was later exported to Saudi Arabia and renamed Qaayed Alkhail.
See also
References
- ↑ Blood-Horse Staff (4 September 2009). "British Horses Dominate Races in Turkey". BloodHorse.com.
- ↑ Bosphorus Cup
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