Thrill of the Istanbul Racing Festival at Veliefendi…

The Heart of Racing Beats in Istanbul this Weekend… Veliefendi Racecourse, Turkey’s most prestigious track, will host a spectacular two-day international event on September 6-7. The Istanbul Racing Festival promises unforgettable moments for racing fans as top-class thoroughbreds clash for glory.

Veliefendi Racecourse

A Festival of 19 Races…

Over the course of the weekend, a total of 19 races will be staged, featuring some of the most prestigious contests on the international calendar, including:

UAE President Cup Series Malazgirt Stakes
Bi’Talih International Topkapı Stakes
International UAE Bosphorus Stakes
International Istanbul Stakes
France Galop Anadolu Stakes
International Queen Elizabeth II Stakes
International IFAHR Races

Several high-profile international contenders will add further excitement to the festival:

RB Mary Lylah → Malazgirt Stakes
Austral, Supercooled and Ciaran → Topkapı Stakes
Simca Mille → Bosphorus Stakes

Simca Mille

Day 1 – Saturday Highlights

17:15 Morocco Sorec Stakes
18:30 70th Anniversary of Fegentri – Women’s Amateur Riders World Championship
19:00 Bi’Talih-sponsored International Topkapı Stakes
21:30 Horse Racing Ireland Stakes (closing race of the day)

Day 2 – Sunday Highlights

13:30 First race of the day
14:00 Eküri.com Stakes
15:00 70th Anniversary of Fegentri – Eszter Jeles Memorial (Women’s Amateur Riders World Championship)
15:30 Altılıganyan.com Stakes
18:00 OSAF (South American Thoroughbred Organization) Stakes

A Celebration for Racing Fans

The Istanbul Racing Festival will unite both national and international stars on the Veliefendi turf, bringing a weekend of world-class action and excitement. For racing enthusiasts, this two-day spectacle will be nothing short of a celebration.