Dusseldorf Race 5 - 1M Stakes
ICE MAX (4) ended last year with a 1.75L victory in the Listed Robin Hood Stakes over 1709m at Nottingham in October. Selected to complete a hat-trick making his seasonal debut. COLIN THE BRAVE (8) performed well in placing 4.5L third in the 1600m Listed Prix Altipan at Saint-Cloud. Expected to play a leading role. UTHRED (7) has been off the track since recording a 14L sixth in the 1950m G2 Prix Dollar at Longchamp in early October. Bold show expected. Veteran BEST LIGHTNING (2) resumed with a 0.5L success in a 1700m handicap at this course. Notable contender chasing his third win at this circuit.

Jockey: Thore Hammer-Hansen
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign post a big 4 len win. Milan G2 November 16 over 1600m in the wet defeating Arnis Master with 56kg at $6.07. Previously first up; third of 9 at Krefeld in the G3 Dr. Busch-Memorial April 27 over 1700m, 7 len behind Namaron with 58kg at $4.70. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 146 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $437,279.00 | Milan | 1600m | Heavy | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 56kg | 1:46.30 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $6.07 |
| 2/10 | 19/10/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3U | $177,168.00 | Milan | 1700m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 55kg | 1:44.50 | - | 11 |
| 1.3L | $7.75 |
| 2/8 | 21/09/2025 | 49 | COND 3 | $92,857.00 | Hannover | 1750m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 60kg | 1:48.67 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.60 |
| 3/6 | 03/08/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 3U | $97,691.00 | Dusseldorf | 1600m | Soft | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 54kg | 1:33.39 | - | 6 |
| 0.6L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 22/06/2025 | 22 | G3 OPEN 3U | $96,831.00 | Dortmund | 1800m | Good Firm | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 53.5kg | 1:44.38 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/6 | 31/05/2025 | 34 | G3 OPEN 3 | $97,691.00 | Baden Baden | 2000m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 58kg | 2:03.09 | - | 5 |
| 0.9L | $7.30 |
| 3/9 | 27/04/2025 | 168 | G3 OPEN 3 | $94,991.00 | Krefeld | 1700m | Good Soft | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 58kg | 1:44.78 | - | 3 |
| 7.3L | $4.70 |
| 1/10 | 10/11/2024 | - | CL (C) 2 | $85,950.00 | Munchen | 1600m | Good Soft | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 56kg | 1:45.02 | - | 5 |
| 7.5L | $9.20 |

Jockey: Benjamin Marie
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months won by 0.5 len at this track March 29 over 1700m in heavy going defeating Royal Spirit carrying 63kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at this track in the G3 Frühjahrs-Meile on April 13 over 1600m, nose behind Geography carrying 58kg at $6.30. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 29/03/2026 | 161 | HCP I (F) 4U | $33,167.00 | Dusseldorf | 1700m | Heavy | Michaela Malacova | 63kg | 1:47.02 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 7/10 | 19/10/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3U | $177,168.00 | Milan | 1700m | Good | Augustin Madamet | 57kg | 1:44.50 | - | 3 |
| 7.3L | $7.95 |
| 2/7 | 05/10/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3U | $97,345.00 | Dusseldorf | 1700m | Soft | Martin Seidl | 59kg | 1:43.03 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/09/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3U | $125,000.00 | Baden Baden | 1600m | Good Soft | Martin Seidl | 58kg | 1:36.12 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/08/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 3U | $97,691.00 | Dusseldorf | 1600m | Soft | Martin Seidl | 58kg | 1:33.39 | - | 4 |
| 1.2L | $5.80 |
| 1/8 | 22/06/2025 | 24 | G3 OPEN 3U | $96,831.00 | Dortmund | 1800m | Good Firm | Martin Seidl | 59.5kg | 1:44.38 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $6.70 |
| 5/7 | 29/05/2025 | 46 | G3 OPEN 3U | $97,691.00 | Baden Baden | 1600m | Good Soft | Hugo Boutin | 58.5kg | 1:39.43 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $7.30 |
| 2/7 | 13/04/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 4U | $94,991.00 | Dusseldorf | 1600m | Good Soft | Hugo Boutin | 58kg | 1:35.50 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.30 |
| 1/5 | 09/03/2025 | 119 | 4U | $6,678.00 | Dortmund | 1700m | Fast | Michaela Malacova | 54.5kg | 1:49.46 | - | 6 |
| 13.0L | $1.40 |
| 5/9 | 10/11/2024 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $409,091.00 | Milan | 1600m | Heavy | Martin Seidl | 57.5kg | 1:40.80 | - | 3 |
| 2.2L | $7.43 |
| 3/13 | 13/10/2024 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3U | $161,712.00 | Milan | 1700m | Soft | Adrie De Vries | 57kg | 1:46.80 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.11 |

Jockey: David Liska
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Saint-Cloud in the LR November 9 over 1600m, in the wet; 21 len behind Trust On with 57.5kg at $35. Previously first up; fifth of 7 at this track in the G3 G. P. Der Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf October 5 over 1700m, soft track; 6 len behind Short Final carrying 58kg at $2.90. May need the hitout.
Last Starts 153 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 09/11/2025 | 25 | LR OPEN 3U | $84,100.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Heavy | Theo Bachelot | 57.5kg | 1:47.70 | - | 7 |
| 21.4L | $35.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/10/2025 | 10 | LR OPEN 3U | $84,250.00 | Nantes | 1600m | Soft | Theo Bachelot | 57kg | 1:38.09 | - | 8 |
| 1.4L | $6.60 |
| 5/7 | 05/10/2025 | 63 | G3 OPEN 3U | $97,345.00 | Dusseldorf | 1700m | Soft | Adrie De Vries | 58kg | 1:43.03 | - | 3 |
| 6.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 03/08/2025 | 94 | G3 OPEN 3U | $97,691.00 | Dusseldorf | 1600m | Soft | David Liska | 57kg | 1:33.39 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $15.70 |
| 7/7 | 01/05/2025 | 18 | G2 OPEN 4U | $230,910.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Good Soft | M Srnec | 57.5kg | 1:38.19 | - | 5 |
| 21.4L | $54.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/04/2025 | 176 | G3 OPEN 4U | $94,991.00 | Dusseldorf | 1600m | Good Soft | Martin Srnec | 57kg | 1:35.50 | - | 3 |
| 2.1L | $18.50 |
| 1/9 | 19/10/2024 | 20 | LR OPEN 3U | $84,010.00 | Nantes | 1600m | Heavy | M Srnec | 57kg | 1:49.22 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $14.00 |
| 1/4 | 29/09/2024 | 14 | HCP I (B) 3U | $32,573.00 | Dusseldorf | 1700m | Heavy | Martin Srnec | 57kg | 1:44.78 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $6.30 |
| 8/10 | 15/09/2024 | 85 | LR OPEN 3U | $97,720.00 | Strasbourg | 2100m | Good Soft | M Srnec | 57.5kg | 2:20.00 | 1-2-8 | 9 |
| 16.2L | $38.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/06/2024 | 15 | LR OPEN 4U | $98,040.00 | Compiegne | 2000m | Soft | Theo Bachelot | 57kg | 2:08.07 | 2-3-8 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/06/2024 | 21 | CL2 4U | $44,120.00 | Compiegne | 2000m | Good Soft | Theo Bachelot | 57kg | 2:05.25 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Shane J Gray
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by 1.75 len Nottingham LR Ben Marshall Stakes October 29 over 1709m slow track defeating Ebt's Guard carrying 59kg at $3. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Sandown Park in the G2 Sandown Mile April 25 over 1609m, 10 len behind Dancing Gemini carrying 58.5kg at $29. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 164 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 29/10/2025 | 19 | LR OPEN 3U | $90,340.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Soft | Shane Gray | 59kg | 1:52.01 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/17 | 10/10/2025 | 34 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | York | 1609m | Good | Shane Gray | 61.5kg | 1:36.97 | 9-6-1 | 17 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/09/2025 | 13 | G3 OPEN 3U | $156,830.00 | Haydock Park | 1643m | Good | Clifford Lee | 59.5kg | 1:37.90 | 6-5-7 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/08/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3U | $287,670.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good Firm | Sam James | 60.5kg | 1:36.80 | 5-6-5 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/07/2025 | 43 | G3 OPEN 3U | $130,948.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 58kg | 1:38.59 | - | 8 |
| 4.7L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/06/2025 | 43 | G3 OPEN 3U | $184,500.00 | Epsom Downs | 1712m | Good | Clifford Lee | 61kg | 1:44.57 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/04/2025 | 188 | G2 OPEN 4U | $230,630.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Good | Clifford Lee | 58.5kg | 1:43.53 | 4-1-7 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $29.00 |
| 9/12 | 19/10/2024 | 22 | G1 OPEN 3U | $2,098,530.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 58.5kg | 1:45.98 | 4-8-9 | 10 |
| 20.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/4 | 27/09/2024 | 34 | G2 OPEN 3U | $217,550.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 59.5kg | 1:40.53 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 24/08/2024 | 41 | G2 OPEN 3U | $275,860.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 57.5kg | 1:43.95 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/07/2024 | 52 | G3 OPEN 3U | $128,820.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Good Soft | Cristian Demuro | 54kg | 1:39.11 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Sibylle Vogt
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at Milan in the G3 November 16 over 2200m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Atoso carrying 56.5kg at $7.38. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at Cologne in the LR May 18 over 1850m, 6 len behind Petit Marin carrying 57kg at $8.50. Anticipate a bold showing.
Last Starts 146 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 16/11/2025 | 50 | G3 OPEN 3U | $194,346.00 | Milan | 2200m | Heavy | Sean P Byrne | 56.5kg | 2:29.80 | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $7.38 |
| 4/8 | 27/09/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $98,040.00 | Strasbourg | 2100m | Heavy | Sean P Byrne | 57.5kg | 2:24.00 | 6-7-4 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $43.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/08/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3U | $97,691.00 | Baden Baden | 2000m | Soft | Sean P Byrne | 56kg | 2:03.74 | - | 9 |
| 4.8L | $20.60 |
| 4/10 | 02/08/2025 | 41 | LR OPEN 4U | $84,550.00 | Clairefontaine | 1800m | Good Soft | Sean P Byrne | 57kg | 1:48.30 | - | 2 |
| 4.4L | $46.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/06/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3U | $96,831.00 | Dortmund | 1800m | Good Firm | Alexander Pietsch | 57.5kg | 1:44.38 | - | 2 |
| 16.0L | $7.70 |
| 3/7 | 18/05/2025 | 351 | LR OPEN 4U | $44,405.00 | Koln | 1850m | Good Firm | Sean P Byrne | 57kg | 1:51.76 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 01/06/2024 | 34 | G3 OPEN (A) 3 | $89,869.00 | Baden Baden | 2000m | Heavy | A Starke | 58kg | 2:16.90 | - | 3 |
| 10.5L | $4.30 |
| 2/7 | 28/04/2024 | 21 | G3 OPEN (A) 3 | $91,060.00 | Krefeld | 1700m | Good Soft | Michael Cadeddu | 58kg | 1:50.61 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $7.80 |
| 1/7 | 07/04/2024 | 221 | CL (D) 3 | $16,556.00 | Mulheim | 1500m | SH | A Starke | 58kg | 1:39.13 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
| 6/11 | 30/08/2023 | 25 | G3 OPEN (A) 2 | $90,610.00 | Baden Baden | 1400m | Good Soft | A Starke | 58kg | 1:27.14 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $11.50 |
| 3/11 | 05/08/2023 | 27 | CL (C) 2 | $85,667.00 | Koln | 1300m | Soft | A Starke | 58kg | 1:19.41 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Eduardo Pedroza
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after 10 months 5th of 7 at this track on March 29 over 1700m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Best Lightning with 62.5kg at $4.90. Previously second-up scored a big 4 len win at Munich April 21 over 1600m defeating New Diamond carrying 61kg at $4. Likely improver.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 29/03/2026 | 304 | HCP I (F) 4U | $33,167.00 | Dusseldorf | 1700m | Heavy | Eduardo Pedroza | 62.5kg | 1:47.02 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $4.90 |
| 3/7 | 29/05/2025 | 18 | G3 OPEN 3U | $97,691.00 | Baden Baden | 1600m | Good Soft | Adrie De Vries | 56.5kg | 1:39.43 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/10 | 11/05/2025 | 20 | HCP I (F) 3U | $35,524.00 | Hoppegarten | 1600m | Good | Eduardo Pedroza | 60kg | 1:38.17 | - | 9 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 21/04/2025 | 22 | HCP II 4U | $22,453.00 | Munchen | 1600m | Good Soft | Wladimir Panov | 61kg | 1:37.08 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/03/2025 | 94 | HCP II (F) 4U | $25,862.00 | Koln | 1600m | Good Soft | Eduardo Pedroza | 58kg | 1:37.35 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.80 |
| 2/9 | 26/12/2024 | 69 | HCP II (C) 3U | $18,608.00 | Mulheim | 1500m | Heavy | Senan Macredmond | 57kg | 1:37.62 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/15 | 18/10/2024 | 82 | HCP III (D) 3U | $32,310.00 | Baden Baden | 1600m | SH | Senan Macredmond | 61kg | 1:45.96 | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $9.40 |
| 6/8 | 28/07/2024 | 315 | HCP I (B) 3U | $32,206.00 | Munchen | 1600m | Soft | Jozef Bojko | 52kg | 1:38.19 | - | 6 |
| 8.7L | $9.90 |
| 1/9 | 17/09/2023 | 18 | CL (C) 3 | $87,395.00 | Hannover | 1750m | Good | Eduardo Pedroza | 57kg | 1:50.71 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 30/08/2023 | 10 | HCP III (D) AM 3U | $16,474.00 | Baden Baden | 1600m | Good Soft | Ruth Dudfield | 61.5kg | 1:42.67 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 20/08/2023 | 22 | HCP III (D) 3U | $13,509.00 | Dusseldorf | 1600m | Soft | Lukas Delozier | 55.5kg | 1:37.32 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Augustin Madamet
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Longchamp in the G2 Prix Dollar October 4 over 1950m, soft track; 14 len behind First Look with 56kg at $8. On debut won by 0.8 len Saint-Cloud April 18 over 1600m defeating Eliman with 58kg at $6.10. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
Last Starts 189 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 04/10/2025 | 20 | G2 OPEN 3U | $326,790.00 | Longchamp | 1950m | Soft | Augustin Madamet | 56kg | 2:05.61 | 2-5-6 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/09/2025 | 52 | G3 OPEN 3U | $130,710.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Soft | Augustin Madamet | 55kg | 2:11.69 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $4.30 |
| 1/8 | 24/07/2025 | 26 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $89,980.00 | Compiegne | 2000m | SH | Augustin Madamet | 58kg | 2:09.13 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $4.40 |
| 5/9 | 28/06/2025 | 38 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $96,830.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Good Soft | Augustin Madamet | 56.5kg | 1:35.58 | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $8.90 |
| 1/7 | 21/05/2025 | 33 | CL2 3 | $49,730.00 | Compiegne | 1600m | Good | Augustin Madamet | 57kg | 1:37.98 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $6.30 |
| 1/9 | 18/04/2025 | - | UNR CG 3 | $46,632.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Good Soft | Augustin Madamet | 58kg | 1:44.22 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Tony Piccone
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 38 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Saint-Cloud in LR on March 5 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Silius with 57kg at $14. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Cagnes-sur-Mer All Weather in LR on February 15 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind No Lunch carrying 56.5kg at $12. One of the chief contenders.
Last Starts 37 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 | 05/03/2026 | 18 | LR OPEN 4U | $78,940.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Soft | Tony Piccone | 57kg | 1:40.18 | - | 1 |
| 4.7L | $14.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/02/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 4U | $80,810.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 1600m | Neutral | Tony Piccone | 56.5kg | 1:32.61 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/01/2026 | 119 | CL1 4 | $61,050.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 1600m | Neutral | Tony Piccone | 57kg | 1:33.98 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/09/2025 | 48 | HCP II 3U | $23,214.00 | Dresden | 1500m | Heavy | Adrie De Vries | 55kg | 1:33.10 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/13 | 10/08/2025 | - | HCP III (F) 3U | $31,972.00 | Hoppegarten | 1600m | Good | Adrie De Vries | 57kg | 1:36.67 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.70 |