Baden Baden Race 1 - 1m 2f Stakes
Amaron gelding NORDSTAR (1) followed up a Bad Harzburg triumph with a 3.25L fourth in a 2000m handicap at Munich. Selected to record a victory making his first appearance at this venue. Winning four times in the past QUEBUENO (2) faded late running 3.75L fourth trying 2200m at Dusseldorf. Expected to deliver a big effort. Best Solution gelding ARAMIS AL GUNAY (3) suffered a 0.5L defeat placing third over 2100m at Hannover. Strong claims of breaking through for his first success. Unraced Japan colt DARKSIDE STORY (7) hails from a good stable and rates a notable contender with a positive jockey booking.

Jockey: Matthew Sebastian Johnson
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 8 at Munich on August 22 over 2000m, 3 len behind Mister Phoenix carrying 56.5kg at $12. Before that won by 1.75 len at Bad Harzburg on July 23 over 1850m defeating Done Decision with 56.5kg at $7.50. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 22/08/2026 | 30 | HCP II 3U | $21,311.00 | Munchen | 2000m | Good | Marian Betl | 56.5kg | 2:15.15 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/07/2026 | 18 | HCP II 3U | $19,040.00 | Bad Harzburg | 1850m | Good | Bauyrzhan Murzabayev | 56.5kg | 1:55.32 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 05/07/2026 | 22 | HCP II 3U | $36,424.00 | Hamburg | 2200m | Soft | Bauyrzhan Murzabayev | 59kg | 2:26.20 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $8.60 |
| 3/10 | 13/06/2026 | 20 | HCP II 3U | $21,104.00 | Dresden | 2000m | Good | Bauyrzhan Murzabayev | 59kg | 2:05.30 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $17.90 |
| 8/11 | 24/05/2026 | 35 | HCP II 3U | $24,590.00 | Hoppegarten | 2000m | Good | Bauyrzhan Murzabayev | 57.5kg | 2:03.91 | - | 3 |
| 5.9L | $8.10 |
| 3/9 | 19/04/2026 | 170 | HCP II 3U | $21,739.00 | Munchen | 2000m | Good Soft | E Turganaaly Uulu | 53.5kg | 2:10.93 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 31/10/2025 | 27 | COND 3 | $65,487.00 | Halle | 2200m | Good | David Liska | 59kg | 2:23.00 | - | 3 |
| 6.9L | $5.40 |
| 3/10 | 04/10/2025 | 21 | COND 3 | $92,035.00 | Mulheim | 2000m | Heavy | David Liska | 60kg | 2:16.00 | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $10.40 |
| 1/8 | 13/09/2025 | 20 | COND 3 | $66,071.00 | Magdeburg | 2050m | Good | David Liska | 58kg | 2:06.70 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $12.70 |
| 7/13 | 24/08/2025 | 14 | 3 | $92,362.00 | Hannover | 2000m | Good | David Liska | 59kg | 2:05.47 | - | 12 |
| 8.0L | $43.80 |
| 4/8 | 10/08/2025 | 15 | 3 | $26,643.00 | Hoppegarten | 2400m | Good | David Liska | 58kg | 2:33.85 | - | 2 |
| 12.8L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Benjamin Marie
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 4th of 10 at Dusseldorf on August 2 over 2200m, 4 len behind Go Flying carrying 60kg at $8.80. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Mulheim on July 12 over 2100m defeating Tausendschon carrying 62kg at $6.10. Sure to be right there at the business end.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 02/08/2026 | 21 | HCP III (F) 3U | $29,508.00 | Dusseldorf | 2200m | Good | Benjamin Marie | 60kg | 2:13.76 | - | 10 |
| 3.8L | $8.80 |
| 1/7 | 12/07/2026 | 22 | COND 4U | $8,278.00 | Mulheim | 2100m | Good | Benjamin Marie | 62kg | 2:14.15 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.10 |
| 2/7 | 20/06/2026 | 13 | COND 4U | $8,117.00 | Dusseldorf | 2100m | Good Soft | Benjamin Marie | 59kg | 2:10.69 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $6.40 |
| 12/13 | 07/06/2026 | 29 | HCP III (F) 3U | $29,221.00 | Baden Baden | 2000m | Good | E Turganaaly Uulu | 57.5kg | 2:05.10 | - | 14 |
| 8.0L | $33.70 |
| 3/6 | 09/05/2026 | 21 | COND 4U | $8,197.00 | Krefeld | 1700m | Good | Bauyrzhan Murzabayev | 64kg | 1:47.21 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 18/04/2026 | 188 | COND 4U | $9,197.00 | Magdeburg | 2050m | Good | David Liska | 58kg | 2:07.62 | - | 2 |
| 2.1L | $7.10 |
| 4/8 | 12/10/2025 | 22 | HCP II 3U | $26,549.00 | Koln | 2200m | Soft | David Liska | 56.5kg | 2:20.34 | - | 5 |
| 7.8L | $20.20 |
| 6/6 | 20/09/2025 | 13 | HCP II 3U | $20,536.00 | Hoppegarten | 1800m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 59kg | 1:52.86 | - | 3 |
| 12.1L | $5.20 |
| 4/8 | 07/09/2025 | 29 | 3U | $26,786.00 | Baden Baden | 1800m | Good Soft | David Liska | 61.5kg | 1:53.22 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $16.40 |
| 5/8 | 09/08/2025 | 28 | HCP II 3U | $23,091.00 | Munchen | 2000m | Good | David Liska | 61kg | 2:06.95 | - | 4 |
| 7.0L | $7.10 |
| 1/6 | 12/07/2025 | 21 | FLAT 3U | $8,945.00 | Magdeburg | 2050m | Good | David Liska | 61kg | 2:07.12 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Andrea Ricupa
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 15 at Hannover on August 16 over 2100m, 0.6 len behind Aurum Sky carrying 57kg at $12.40. The race before that 7th of 9 at Longchamp on July 9 over 2000m, 6 len behind Hypercore carrying 56.5kg at $18.70. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 16/08/2026 | 38 | HCP IV (F) 3U | $24,590.00 | Hannover | 2100m | Good | Andrea Ricupa | 57kg | 2:14.30 | - | 14 |
| 0.6L | $12.40 |
| 7/9 | 09/07/2026 | 18 | CLM CL3 4U | $41,390.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Good | Dorian Provost | 56.5kg | 2:07.59 | 6-9-7 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $18.70 |
| 7/7 | 21/06/2026 | 25 | COND 4U | $24,351.00 | Dortmund | 1800m | Good Soft | Wladimir Panov | 58kg | 1:50.80 | - | 6 |
| 23.8L | $14.70 |
| 3/12 | 27/05/2026 | 17 | MDN 4U | $19,510.00 | Strasbourg | 2000m | Good Soft | Marvin Grandin | 58.5kg | 2:13.92 | 2-1-3 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $7.70 |
| 2/12 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | HCP IV (F) 3U | $13,443.00 | Hoppegarten | 2000m | Good Soft | Leon Wolff | 55kg | 2:09.33 | - | 11 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 26/04/2026 | 169 | HCP IV (F) 3U | $13,378.00 | Krefeld | 2050m | Good | Nina Baltromei | 57kg | 2:11.90 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/16 | 08/11/2025 | 34 | HCP IV (F) 3U | $26,502.00 | Munchen | 2000m | Soft | Wladimir Panov | 54.5kg | 2:20.24 | - | 13 |
| 0.3L | $18.80 |
| 6/12 | 05/10/2025 | 14 | HCP IV (F) 3U | $26,549.00 | Hannover | 2400m | Good Soft | Miguel Lopez | 52kg | 2:39.47 | - | 9 |
| 14.3L | $10.80 |
| 2/8 | 21/09/2025 | 28 | HCP IV (F) 3U | $10,714.00 | Hannover | 2000m | Good | Miguel Lopez | 57kg | 2:10.85 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 5/14 | 24/08/2025 | 14 | HCP IV (F) 3U | $26,643.00 | Hannover | 2000m | Good | Miguel Lopez | 55.5kg | 2:08.47 | - | 3 |
| 5.9L | $17.30 |
| 5/10 | 10/08/2025 | 21 | HCP III (F) 3U | $31,972.00 | Hoppegarten | 2200m | Good | Miguel Lopez | 52.5kg | 2:19.94 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $34.60 |

Jockey: Bauyrzhan Murzabayev
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 9th of 13 at Dusseldorf on August 2 over 1700m, 13 len behind Zega Top carrying 58.5kg at $23.40. Before that 4th of 9 at Bad Harzburg on July 23 over 1850m, 4 len behind Nordstar with 54.5kg at $6.90. Can turn things around.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 02/08/2026 | 10 | HCP III (F) 3U | $29,508.00 | Dusseldorf | 1700m | Good | Dario Di Tocco | 58.5kg | 1:41.19 | - | 5 |
| 13.5L | $23.40 |
| 4/9 | 23/07/2026 | 39 | HCP II 3U | $19,040.00 | Bad Harzburg | 1850m | Good | Benjamin Marie | 54.5kg | 1:55.32 | - | 8 |
| 4.3L | $6.90 |
| 2/7 | 14/06/2026 | 31 | HCP II 3U | $24,351.00 | Koln | 1600m | Good Soft | Benjamin Marie | 56.5kg | 1:37.21 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $13.70 |
| 11/11 | 14/05/2026 | 19 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $49,180.00 | Dortmund | 1800m | SH | Rene Piechulek | 58kg | 1:54.35 | - | 8 |
| 28.1L | $44.30 |
| 6/11 | 25/04/2026 | 97 | HCP II 3U | $21,739.00 | Dusseldorf | 1700m | Good Soft | Rene Piechulek | 59kg | 1:43.59 | - | 4 |
| 5.7L | $25.10 |
| 3/11 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | COND 4U | $8,772.00 | Dortmund | 1700m | W | E Turganaaly Uulu | 54.5kg | 1:50.28 | - | 10 |
| 4.8L | $2.60 |
| 3/7 | 28/12/2025 | 58 | COND 4U | $8,865.00 | Dortmund | 1950m | W | Andrea Ricupa | 54.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.1L | $15.90 |
| 10/12 | 31/10/2025 | 20 | HCP II 3U | $23,009.00 | Halle | 1750m | Good | Rene Piechulek | 59kg | 1:48.31 | - | 6 |
| 7.5L | $28.90 |
| 4/9 | 11/10/2025 | 38 | HCP II 3U | $20,354.00 | Dortmund | 1800m | Soft | Rene Piechulek | 59.5kg | 1:52.45 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $35.80 |
| 12/13 | 03/09/2025 | 39 | HCP II 3U | $26,786.00 | Baden Baden | 1800m | Good | A Starke | 55.5kg | 1:53.18 | - | 8 |
| 13.4L | $18.10 |
| 5/7 | 26/07/2025 | 27 | HCP II 3U | $39,356.00 | Bad Harzburg | 1850m | Good | Rene Piechulek | 60.5kg | 1:53.96 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Enzo Crublet
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 11 at Hannover on August 16 over 2400m, 9 len behind Brave Lion carrying 56kg at $26.50. The run before that ran last of 9 at Longchamp on July 9 over 2000m, 14 len behind Hypercore with 57kg at $40.50. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 16/08/2026 | 38 | HCP III (F) 3U | $29,508.00 | Hannover | 2400m | Good | Andrea Ricupa | 56kg | 2:31.02 | - | 7 |
| 9.2L | $26.50 |
| 9/9 | 09/07/2026 | 18 | CLM CL3 4U | $41,390.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Good | Andrea Ricupa | 57kg | 2:07.59 | 3-6-9 | 8 |
| 14.0L | $40.50 |
| 5/10 | 21/06/2026 | 10 | HCP III (F) 3U | $29,221.00 | Dortmund | 2050m | Good Soft | Andrea Ricupa | 52kg | 2:08.92 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $17.40 |
| 8/8 | 11/06/2026 | 15 | CL2 4U | $40,100.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Good Soft | Leon Wolff | 56.5kg | 2:05.32 | 4-8-8 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $73.00 |
| 0/10 | 27/05/2026 | 19 | CL2 4U | $32,950.00 | Strasbourg | 2000m | Good Soft | Marvin Grandin | 57.5kg | 2:10.95 | 10-10-PU | 3 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/14 | 08/05/2026 | 271 | HCP III (F) 3U | $29,508.00 | Koln | 1850m | Good Soft | Benjamin Marie | 54kg | 1:52.36 | - | 3 |
| 5.4L | $27.90 |
| 11/13 | 10/08/2025 | 21 | HCP III (F) 3U | $31,972.00 | Hoppegarten | 2000m | Good | Adrie De Vries | 56kg | 2:02.57 | - | 6 |
| 14.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 20/07/2025 | 12 | HCP III (F) 3U | $17,889.00 | Hoppegarten | 2000m | Good | Nina Baltromei | 57.5kg | 2:04.22 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/10 | 08/07/2025 | 72 | HCP III (F) 3U | $17,889.00 | Hamburg | 1800m | Good Soft | Adrie De Vries | 55.5kg | 1:56.27 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $7.40 |
| 3/9 | 27/04/2025 | 158 | HCP III (F) 4U | $17,271.00 | Krefeld | 2200m | Good Soft | Bolot Kalysbek Uulu | 54.5kg | 2:20.74 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $8.90 |
| 3/12 | 20/11/2024 | 38 | HCP IV (E) 3U | $8,264.00 | Dresden | 1900m | Soft | Erhan Yavuz | 61kg | 2:08.00 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $40.40 |

Jockey: Sibylle Vogt
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 3rd of 7 at Dusseldorf on April 26 2025 over 2100m, on a wet track; 0.6 len behind Quinto with 60kg at $5.40. When resuming last campaign 5th of 9 at Mulheim on July 14 2024 over 1300m, 7 len behind Turf Sumy with 58kg at $8.90. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 498 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 26/04/2025 | 203 | 3 | $13,817.00 | Dusseldorf | 2100m | Heavy | Rene Piechulek | 60kg | 2:14.29 | - | 1 |
| 0.6L | $5.40 |
| 1/5 | 05/10/2024 | 48 | EBF (D) 2 | $14,540.00 | Dortmund | 1800m | SH | Sean P Byrne | 58kg | 1:58.90 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.90 |
| 4/6 | 18/08/2024 | 35 | EBF (D) 2 | $16,639.00 | Dusseldorf | 1500m | Heavy | Rene Piechulek | 58kg | 1:34.82 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/07/2024 | - | EBF (D) 2 | $16,103.00 | Mulheim | 1300m | Good Soft | Rene Piechulek | 58kg | 1:20.06 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $8.90 |

Jockey: Thore Hammer-Hansen
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Japan out of Dynastie. Likely to need the run.