Season Finale at the Thoroughbred Races Ends with Excitement in Ankara

Two major races were held at the Ankara racecourse. Etsuko, ridden by Ayhan Kurşun, won the 88th Presidential Cup. In the 46th Republic Race, Özmen Bey, under Selim Kaya, crossed the finish line first. These two races stood out as the season finale of Turkish horse racing.

The Presidential Cup is considered, after the Gazi Race, the most prestigious race for English thoroughbred horses. Eleven horses took part in the race, contested by 3-year-olds and older over 2400 meters on turf. Etsuko finished first in 2.33.13, Tor Gold with Hışman Çizik was second, and Rabovo with Gökhan Kocakaya was third.

The Republic Race was run by 3-year-old and older Arabian horses over 1600 meters on turf. With 13 horses in the race, Özmen Bey reached victory in 1.48.67 and closed the season with a win. Misilleme, with Ayhan Kurşun, was second, and Baydarbey with Gökhan Kocakaya was third.

Tay TV drew racing fans to their screens with live broadcasts from the morning. The Son Düzlük program, which has been on air for 27 years, moderated by Hakan Cantınaz with commentary from Eray Balcı and Tolgahan İmal, received high praise from viewers. In the special broadcast, guests hosted by İlke Duyan shared their assessments before and after the races.