The Zeytinburnu region of the city of Istanbul is the home of Veliefendi racecourse, a right handed oval turf track with a circumference of just over 2000 metres and a run in of 500 metres. Inside the turf track is an all-weather track with circumference 1870 metres. There is also a 1730 metre sand track which is used for training racehorses. The course first staged racing in 1913, after being developed by German specialists, and racing is administered by the Turkish Jockey Club. The track has a grandstand which seats 7600 punters, and the racecourse also boasts a museum. The principal race at the track is the Turkish Oaks known as the Gazi Race. It is run over 2400 metres in June and is limited to a maximum field of 22. It was first run on 10th June 1927 and celebrates the life of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. The inaugural race winner was Neriman ridden by Ihsan Acti. Another feature race which the track hosts is the Prime Ministers Race which was first run in 1951. Other feature races include the Bosphorus Cup over 2400 metres and Topkapi Trophy over 1600 metres which are both run in September.

Gazi Race winners (first contested on 10th June 1927)
1927 The Gazi Race over 2400 metres was won by Neriman ridden by Ihsan Acti
1929 The Gazi Race over 2400 metres was won by Cap Gris Nez owned by Celal Bayar
1930 The Gazi Race over 2400 metres was won by Olgo owned by Ismet Inonu
1950 The Gazi Race over 2400 metres was won by Darling
1953 The Gazi Race over 2400 metres was won by Kusun
1960 The Gazi Race over 2400 metres was won by Helene De Troia ridden by Mumin Cilgin
1961 The Gazi Race over 2400 metres was won by Atilhan
1963 The Gazi Race over 2400 metres was won by Meliksah
1964 The Gazi Race over 2400 metres was won by Kayarli
1965 The Gazi Race over 2400 metres was won by Apaci ridden by Mumin Cilgin
1971 The Gazi Race over 2400 metres was won by Minimo
1972 The Gazi Race over 2400 metres was won by Akkor
1973 The Gazi Race over 2400 metres was won by Karayel
1974 The Gazi Race over 2400 metres was won by Nadas ridden by Mumin Cilgin
1976 The Gazi Race over 2400 metres was won by Bugra
1979 The Gazi Race over 2400 metres was won by Dr Seferof ridden by Mumin Cilgin
1981 The Gazi Race over 2400 metres was won by Dersim ridden by Mumin Cilgin
1982 The Gazi Race over 2400 metres was won by Toraman
1984 The Gazi Race over 2400 metres was won by Cartagena
1985 The Gazi Race over 2400 metres was won by Ugurtay ridden by Mumin Cilgin
1986 The Gazi Race over 2400 metres was won by Hafiz ridden by Mumin Cilgin
1988 The Gazi Race over 2400 metres was won by Top Image ridden by Mumin Cilgin
1991 The Gazi Race over 2400 metres was won by Abbas ridden by Mumin Cilgin
2005 The Gazi Race over 2400 metres was won by Popular Demand
2012 The Gazi Race over 2400 metres was won by Matador Yasar ridden by Halis Karatas

Bosphorus Cup winners since 2000
2000 The Bosphorus Cup over 2400 metres was won by Caitano trained by Andreas Schutz and ridden by Andrasch Starke
2001 The Bosphorus Cup over 2400 metres was won by Kings Boy trained by Andreas Wohler and ridden by Norman Richter
2002 The Bosphorus Cup over 2400 metres was won by Grand Ekinosk trained by Alban de Mieulle and ridden by Halis Karatas
2003 The Bosphorus Cup over 2400 metres was won by Grand Ekinosk trained by Alban de Mieulle and ridden by S Akdi
2004 The Bosphorus Cup over 2400 metres was won by Senex trained by Hans Blume and ridden by William Mongil
2005 The Bosphorus Cup over 2400 metres was won by Senex trained by Hans Blume and ridden by Andreas Suborics
2006 The Bosphorus Cup over 2400 metres was won by Champs to Champs trained by A Dutal and ridden by Selim Kaya
2007 The Bosphorus Cup over 2400 metres was won by Bussoni trained by Hans Blume and ridden by Andreas Suborics
2008 The Bosphorus Cup over 2400 metres was won by Inspector trained by Umit Bekmezci and ridden by Halis Karatas
2009 The Bosphorus Cup over 2400 metres was won by Halicarnassus trained by Mick Channon and ridden by Alan Munro
2010 The Bosphorus Cup over 2400 metres was won by Indian Days trained by James Given and ridden by Alan Munro
2011 The Bosphorus Cup over 2400 metres was won by Indian Days trained by James Given and ridden by Alan Munro
2012 The Bosphorus Cup over 2400 metres was won by Mitico trained by Zulfikar Guneli and ridden by Selim Kaya
2013 The Bosphorus Cup over 2400 metres was won by Lost in the Moment trained by Saeed bin Suroor and ridden by Mickael Barzalona
2014 The Bosphorus Cup over 2400 metres was won by Pethers Moon trained by Richard Hannon jnr and ridden by Richard Hughes
2015 The Bosphorus Cup over 2400 metres was won by Connecticut trained by Luca Cumani and ridden by Adam Kirby
2016 The Bosphorus Cup over 2400 metres was won by Move Up trained by Saeed bin Suroor and ridden by Mickael Barzalona
2017 The Bosphorus Cup over 2400 metres was won by Secret Number trained by Saeed bin Suroor and ridden by Gerald Mosse
2018 The Bosphorus Cup over 2400 metres was won by Finesse ridden by Shohei Kaya

International Topkapi Trophy winners since 2000
2000 The International Topkapi Trophy over 1600 metres was won by Huambo trained by Andreas Schutz and ridden by Andrasch Starke
2001 The International Topkapi Trophy over 1600 metres was won by Mary Ellen trained by L Berkol and ridden by A Birdal
2002 The International Topkapi Trophy over 1600 metres was won by Akindayim trained by L Berkol and ridden by Fuat Cakar
2003 The International Topkapi Trophy over 1600 metres was won by Mary Ellen trained by L Berkol and ridden by A Birdal
2004 The International Topkapi Trophy over 1600 metres was won by Luxor trained by A Coskan and ridden by Erhan Yavuz
2005 The International Topkapi Trophy over 1600 metres was won by Brunel trained by William Haggas and ridden by Andreas Suborics
2006 The International Topkapi Trophy over 1600 metres was won by Ribella trained by O Isgoren and ridden by Selim Kaya
2007 The International Topkapi Trophy over 1600 metres was won by Sabirli trained by Cemal Kurt and ridden by Halis Karatas
2008 The International Topkapi Trophy over 1600 metres was won by Pressing trained by Michael Jarvis and ridden by Neil Callan
2009 The International Topkapi Trophy over 1600 metres was won by Pressing trained by Michael Jarvis and ridden by Neil Callan
2010 The International Topkapi Trophy over 1600 metres was won by Pressing trained by Michael Jarvis and ridden by Neil Callan
2011 The International Topkapi Trophy over 1600 metres was won by Musir trained by Mike De Kock and ridden by Christophe Soumillon
2012 The International Topkapi Trophy over 1600 metres was won by Master of Hounds trained by William Haggas and ridden by Christophe Soumillon
2013 The International Topkapi Trophy over 1600 metres was won by Producer trained by Richard Hannon snr and ridden by Richard Hughes
2014 The International Topkapi Trophy over 1600 metres was won by Glory Awaits trained by Kevin Ryan and ridden by Neil Callan
2015 The International Topkapi Trophy over 1600 metres was won by Toormore trained by Richard Hannon jnr and ridden by James Doyle
2016 The International Topkapi Trophy over 1600 metres was won by Blond Me trained by Andrew Balding and ridden by Oisin Murphy
2017 The International Topkapi Trophy over 1600 metres was won by Wonnemond trained by Sascha Smrczek and ridden by Daniele Porcu
2018 The International Topkapi Trophy over 1600 metres was won by Runner Bull ridden by Ozcan Yildirm

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