Presidential Cup and Republic Race Conclude the Season

Two major races were held at the Ankara racecourse. Etsuko, a mare ridden by jockey Ayhan Kurşun, won the 88th Presidential Cup. Eleven horses competed over 2400 metres on turf in the race for English thoroughbreds aged 3 and older. Etsuko completed the course in 2.33.13. Tor Gold finished second and Rabovo third.

The 46th Republic Race was run over 1600 metres on turf for Arabian horses aged 3 and older. In the race, which had 13 runners, Özmen Bey, ridden by Selim Kaya, finished first in 1.48.67. Misilleme came second and Baydarbey third. With this win, the season came to an end.

The races were broadcast live on Tay TV from the morning. The Son Düzlük programme, moderated by Hakan Cantınaz and featuring commentary from Eray Balcı and Tolgahan İmal, received high ratings from viewers. As it has for 27 years, the race excitement was experienced on this programme again this year.

Ilke Duyan hosted the special broadcast segment. Before and after the races, Duyan welcomed guests and featured comments, predictions and assessments from well-known figures in the racing world. It was reported that Ankara residents also showed strong interest in the racecourse.