INTERNATIONAL RACES IN TURKEY - 2025
The Jockey Club of Türkiye has been hosting 7 prestigious international races at Istanbul Veliefendi Racecourse since 2008. This exciting two-day Racing Festival is held on the first weekend of September every year.
Key Highlights:
Topkapi Trophy and Bosphorus Cup achieved black-type status in 2003 and were added to Part I of the International Cataloguing Standards (ICS) Book in 2009.
Istanbul Trophy, France Galop Anatolia Trophy and Queen Elizabeth II. Cup are listed in Part II of the ICS Book.
2025 RACE LIST
FRANCE GALOP ANATOLIA TROPHY – G2
Date: September
6th, 2025
Racetrack: Veliefendi – Istanbul
3 yo+ Thoroughbreds only
Distance: 2000 m – AWT
Total Purse: ₺4,550,000 Winner: ₺2,600,000
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here
[Entry Form]
HRI ISTANBUL TROPHY – G3
Date: September
6th, 2025
Racetrack: Veliefendi – Istanbul
3 yo+ Thoroughbred Fillies & Mares only
Distance: 1600 m – Turf
Total Purse: ₺6,125,500 Winner: ₺3,500,000
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here
[Entry Form]
INTERNATIONAL IFAHR TROPHY – Condition 9 PA
Date: September
6th, 2025
Racetrack: Veliefendi – Istanbul
3 yo+ WAHO registered Purebred Arabians only. Horses must have at least four generations of parentage identified as of 2011 & earlier
Distance: 2100 meters – AWT
Total Purse: ₺1,662,500 / Winner: ₺950,000
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here
[Entry Form]
Bİ’TALİH TOPKAPI TROPHY – G3
Date: September
7th, 2025
Racetrack: Veliefendi – Istanbul
3 yo+ Thoroughbreds only
Distance: 1600 m – Turf
Total Purse: ₺8,750,000 / Winner: ₺5,000,000 Total Sponsorship Prize Money: ₺2,100,000
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here
[Entry Form]
UAE BOSPHORUS CUP – G3:
Date: September
7th, 2025
Racetrack: Veliefendi – Istanbul
3 yo+ Thoroughbreds only
Distance: 2400 m – Turf
Total Purse: ₺6,562,500 / Winner: ₺3,750,000 Total Sponsorship Prize Money: $40,000
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here
[Entry Form]
QUEEN ELIZABETH II. CUP – G2:
Date: September
7th, 2025
Racetrack: Veliefendi – Istanbul
2 yo Thoroughbreds only
Distance: 1400 m – Turff
Total Purse: ₺4,550,000 / Winner: ₺2,600,000.
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here
[Entry Form]
UAE PRESIDENT CUP SERIES MALAZGIRT TROPHY - G3
Date: September
7th, 2025
Racetrack: Veliefendi – Istanbul
3 yo+ WAHO registered Purebred Arabians only
Horses must have at least four generations of parentage identified as of 2011 & earlier
1600 meters – Turf
Total Purse: ₺3,150,000 / Winner: ₺1,800,000 Total Sponsorship Prize Money: $250,000
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here
[Entry Form]
* Topkapı Trophy, Bosphorus Cup and Istanbul Trophy are placed in the Part I of ICS Book
INTERNATIONAL RACING FESTIVAL 2025
Please click here for detailed information about the international races in Istanbul, in September 2025.TRANSPORT SUBSIDY FOR INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS
To support international participation in the 2025 Istanbul Racing Festival, the Jockey Club of Türkiye (TJK) offers transportation subsidies for eligible horses:
Standard Subsidy
USD 18,000 per horse (round-trip) for horses arriving from: Americas (North & South), Oceania, Africa, Far East countries.
EUR 12,000 per horse (round-trip) for horses arriving from: Europe & United Arab Emirates
Eligibility Criteria
Horses must be from countries included in Part I of the International Cataloguing Standards (ICS) Book.
Horses scratched with a veterinary report will still be eligible for the subsidy.
Additional Bonus
An extra 50% subsidy will be granted to horses that are progeny of stallions owned by the Jockey Club of Türkiye (TJK).
VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible to race or be stabled at any racetrack operated by the Jockey Club of Türkiye (TJK), all participating horses must have valid and up-to-date vaccinations as required by Turkish regulations.
Mandatory Vaccinations:
Equine Herpesvirus (EHV)
Equine Influenza Virus (EIV)
Failure to meet these health requirements may result in disqualification or refusal of entry. For detailed vaccination protocols and required documentation, please contact:
asvhmud@tjk.org / iad@tjk.org
ENTRY DEADLINES & REGULATIONS;
To ensure participation in the 2025 International Races in Türkiye, the following deadlines must be strictly observed:
| Stage | : Deadline |
|---|---|
| Closing Date for Entries | : Before Wednesday , 06 August 2025 (by 17:00, local time) |
| Entry | : Before Wednesday , 06 August 2025 (by 17:00, local time) |
| Confirmation of Entry | : Before Wednesday , 20 August 2025 (by 17:00, local time) |
| Supplementary Entry | : |
| Supplementary Confirmation | : |
| Horse Declaration | : Before Monday, 01 September 2025 (by 17:00, local time) |
| Jockey Declaration | : Before Wednesday, 03 September 2025 (by 17:00, local time) |
IMPORTANT NOTES
Failure to complete the Confirmation of Entry or Supplementary Confirmation of Entry will render the horse ineligible to participate in the race.
Geldings are not allowed to compete in the Topkapı Trophy or the Bosphorus Cup.
SUPPLEMENTARY STAGES
(1) Supplementary Entry Stage
If the original Entry Stage is missed:
The horse may still be entered by:
- Paying the Declaration to Run fee
- Paying an additional forfeit fee equal to 5% of the winner’s share of the relevant race
Deadline: September 1, 2025 – 17:00 (Turkish local time)
(2) Supplementary Confirmation of Entry Stage :
If a horse was entered but not confirmed during the Confirmation of Entry stage:
The horse is otherwise ineligible to run, but may regain eligibility by:
- Paying the Declaration to Run fee
- Paying a forfeit fee equal to 5× the Confirmation of Entry fee
Deadline: September 1, 2025 – 17:00 (Turkish local time)
| BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS | |
|---|---|
| BANK NAME | : Turkiye Vakiflar Bankasi |
| BRANCH NAME AND CODE | : Zeytinburnu Branch Code 168 |
| ACCOUNT HOLDER | : Turkiye Jokey Kulubu |
| ACCOUNT NUMBER (IBAN) | : TR46 0001 5001 5804 8012 4533 49 |
| SWIFT CODE | : TVBATR2A |
