Manavgat hosts 17th Traditional Rahvan Horse Races

The 17th Manavgat-Side Traditional Rahvan Horse Races took place in the Manavgat district of Antalya, Turkey. Organized through a collaboration between the Manavgat Municipality and the Turkish Traditional Equestrian Sports Branches Federation, the event featured 120 horses competing near the Atatürk Stadium.

In the premier horse category, Nazilli Yıldız secured first place, followed by Kraliçe in second and Ferikli in third. The owner of the winning horse, Ender Pelin, received a cash prize of 100,000 lira. Total prize money distributed among the winners of the event amounted to 600,000 lira.

Tayfun Karataş, Vice President of the Federation, expressed satisfaction with the organization and the field conditions. Winners of the races have earned the right to participate in the 2027 Turkish Championship, with local officials expressing interest in hosting the championship in Manavgat.