Light of Darkness is the Winner of
66th 1000 Guineas

1000 Guineas (Group 1), one of the first classic races of the year was held on Sunday, 16 May at the Veliefendi Racecourse. 13 fillies of 3-year-old, participated in the race, which is considered as one of the most important milestones for 3-year-old thoroughbreds towards the Gazi Derby.

The traditional race, organized uninterruptedly since 1956, was held on 1600 meters on turf track.

 Light Of Darkness (Red Rocks - Charming Legacy / Danehill), owned by Cem Sevim, won the race in 1.36.09 with her jockey Özcan Yıldırım. The successful filly bred by Calumet Farm and trained by Kazım Melike has been unbeaten in its last 5 starts and reached its 6th victory at the 66th 1000 Guineas.

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Melinam (Lion Heart - Kızım Melike / Kaneko) finished the race in second place with Akın Sözen, and followed by Mandalorian (Anatoly - Book Report / Giant's Causeway) with Ahmet Çelik, Silent Wave (Torok - Keyfe Değer / Strike The Gold) with Müslüm Çelik and Laetita (Native Khan - Abudaram / Luxor) with Hışman Çizik. The margins of the race were 1,5 Length – ½ Length – 1 Length – Nose.