Gazi Run Excitement Peaks: 'The Gazi Run is a Holiday'

Excitement is reaching a fever pitch for the 100th Gazi Run, Turkish horse racing's premier event, named in honor of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. A "Stars Breakfast" event was held at the Veliefendi Racecourse, bringing together key figures ahead of the highly anticipated derby.

Jockeys and horse owners are buzzing with anticipation for the race, scheduled to take place tomorrow. Selim Kaya, jockey for the thoroughbred Joyful Forever, shared his high spirits, stating, "The Gazi Run is a holiday for horsemen, it is their most special day. It will be very enjoyable to watch, I expect a fast-paced, neck-and-neck race."

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The Gazi Run is a holiday for horsemen, it is their most special day. It will be very enjoyable to watch, I expect a fast-paced, neck-and-neck race.

Echoing the sentiment, Erhan Aktuğ, jockey for Massimo Supremo, predicted a swift competition. "It will be a high-speed race. I think the Gazi record set by Bold Pilot in 1996 might be broken this year. Some records need to be broken now," he commented.

The historic 100th Gazi Run promises thrilling action, with participants eager to make their mark on this celebrated occasion in Turkish equestrian sports.

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It will be a high-speed race. I think the Gazi record set by Bold Pilot in 1996 might be broken this year. Some records need to be broken now.