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International Bosphorus Cup

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Race type
  
Flat

Track
  
Right-handed

Surface
  
Turf

Location
  
Veliefendi Race Course Istanbul, Turkey

Distance
  
2,400 metres (1½ miles)

Qualification
  
Three-years-old and up, geldings not allowed

The International Bosphorus Cup is a Group 2 flat horse race in Turkey open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at Veliefendi Race Course over a distance of 2,400 metres (about 1½ mile), and it is scheduled to take place each year in early September. It is part of Istanbul's International Racing Festival.

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History

The Bosphorus Cup was elevated to international Group 2 level in 2009.

Records since 2000

Most successful horse (2 wins):

  • Grand Ekinoks – (2002), (2003)
  • Senex – (2004), (2005)
  • Indian Days – (2010), (2011)

    • Leading jockey (3 wins):

  • Alan Munro – Halicarnassus (2009), Indian Days (2010), (2011)

    • Leading trainer (3 wins):

  • Hans Blume – Senex (2004), (2005), Bussoni (2007)

    • Winners since 2000

    1 The 2001 winner Kings Boy was later exported to Saudi Arabia and renamed Qaayed Alkhail.

    References

    International Bosphorus Cup Wikipedia
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