TOPKAPI STAR

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🐎 Horse Profile: Topkapi Star (GB)

  • Age: 8 (Foaled April 3, 2017)

  • Color: Bay

  • Sex: Mare

  • Trainer: Ewan Whillans

  • Owner: McLafferty, Whillans & Topkapi Partnership

  • Sire: Golden Horn (GB)

  • Dam: Burlesque Star (IRE), by Thousand Words (GB)​

📊 Career Summary

Topkapi Star is a versatile mare competing in both flat and National Hunt races. She has demonstrated commendable performances, particularly in hurdles.​

  • Total Starts : 44

  • Wins: 5

  • Placings: 7

🏁 Recent Performances

  • June 14, 2025 - Finished 3rd of 5 in a Class 4 Handicap at Hexham (2m 7.5f, Good to soft) Starting at 11/2

  • May 29, 2025 - Finished 5th of 10 in a Class 4 Handicap Hurdle at Cartmel (2m6f, Good to Soft) Starting at 20/1

  • April 23, 2025 - Finished 7th of 11 in Class 4 Handicap hurdle at Perth (3m, good to soft) starting at 20/1

  • February 11, 2025 – Finished 12th of 13 in the Class 4 Handicap Hurdle at Ayr (3m 70y, Soft), starting at 9/1.​

🌟 Career Highlights

  • October 9, 2024 – Secured her first victory over hurdles in a Class 4 Handicap Hurdle at Sedgefield, winning by a neck under jockey Peter Kavanagh.​

Topkapi Star continues to showcase her potential in National Hunt hurdles.