Madrid Race 5 - 1M Stakes
MAXIMUM SCEPTICISM (3) sets the standard after a close 2nd at Madrid over 1600m last start, beaten 0.5L, having won his two prior 1400m runs at the track. JUAN DE AUSTRIA (1) draws the inside and is a dual Madrid winner, including over 1600m in March, and can rebound from his last-start 8th. SKY RIM (5) won here over 1600m in November and was 2nd over 1400m in March before an excuse-laden 10th, while ZODIACO (6) was 2nd to Maximum Scepticism here in April and wasn’t far away when 7th over this trip last time.

Jockey: D Sikorova
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 19-day turnaround after finishing 8th of 13 at Madrid over 1600m on 3 May, beaten 5L on soft with 56.5kg at $23. Two runs prior won at Madrid over 1600m on 8 Mar by 0.25L on good, carrying 58.5kg from barrier 11 at $21. Track record reads 5:2-1-1 and he has a 1600m win. From barrier 1 for J Calderon, can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Madrid | 1600m | SOFT | V M Valenzuela | 56.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5L | $23.00 | |
| 1/11 | 08/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Madrid | 1600m | GOOD | V M Valenzuela | 58.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.25L | $21.00 | |
| 5/5 | 15/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Dos Hermanas | 1800m | SOFT | V M Valenzuela | 56.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.4L | $9.50 | |
| 1/7 | 23/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Madrid | 1500m | GOOD TO SOFT | V M Valenzuela | 56.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.35 | |
| 3/6 | 02/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Madrid | 1800m | SOFT | V M Valenzuela | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $3.30 | |
| 2/5 | 03/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Madrid | 1400m | GOOD | V M Valenzuela | 56.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.75L | $7.00 |

Jockey: I Melgarejo
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 19-day turnaround after finishing 9th of 13 at Madrid over 1600m on 3 May, beaten 5.5L on soft with 56.5kg at $67 behind Majestad. Prior form solid, including a win at Dos Hermanas over 1400m on 7 Dec by 1.75L with I Melgarejo aboard at $6. Also placed twice at Madrid last year over 1400m and 1500m, and has two thirds from three runs at this track. Can feature with a return to that earlier consistency.
Last Starts 20 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 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Madrid | 1600m | SOFT | J Gomez | 56.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $67.00 | |
| 1/4 | 07/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Dos Hermanas | 1400m | STANDARD | I Melgarejo | 56.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.75L | $6.00 | |
| 3/4 | 16/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Madrid | 1500m | HEAVY | R N Valle | 56.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 | |
| 3/6 | 12/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Madrid | 1400m | GOOD | R Sousa | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 | |
| 4/5 | 17/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | San Sebastian | 1300m | GOOD | M E Fernandez | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4L | $18.00 |

Jockey: J Gelabert
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 19-day turnaround after a close 2nd at Madrid over 1600m on 3 May, beaten 0.5L on soft at $7 behind Majestad with 56.5kg from barrier 10. Won the two prior Madrid runs over 1400m on good, both with J Gelabert up. Draws barrier 2 now for A Tsereteli and sticks at 56.5kg; strong Madrid record reads 3:2-1. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Madrid | 1600m | SOFT | D Sikorova | 56.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 | |
| 1/7 | 05/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Madrid | 1400m | GOOD | J Gelabert | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1L | $3.25 | |
| 1/8 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Madrid | 1400m | GOOD | J Gelabert | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 | |
| 14/30 | 27/09/2025 | - | 2yo | $955,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Scott Mccullagh | 59.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 9.9L | $101.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/08/2025 | - | Listed | $45,001.00 | Tipperary | 1499m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,786.00 | Nottingham | 1223m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.25L | $1.57 |
| 5/10 | 04/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 1.4L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/05/2025 | - | C & G | $30,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 59.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.25L | $29.00 |

Jockey: M Monteriso
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a 19-day break after finishing 11th of 13 at Madrid over 1600m on 3 May, beaten 12.75L on soft going with 56.5kg at $23 behind Majestad. Prior run was better, 3rd of 7 at Madrid over 1400m on 5 Apr, beaten 1.5L on good at $15 behind Maximum Scepticism. Three-year-old colt by Harry Angel; trainer M Augelli, rider M Monteriso, barrier 5, carries 56.5kg. Can feature with a return to his April form.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Madrid | 1600m | SOFT | B Fayos | 56.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 12.75L | $23.00 | |
| 3/7 | 05/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Madrid | 1400m | GOOD | B Fayos | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 | |
| 7/7 | 08/10/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $11,804.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | GOOD | Ashley Lewis | 59.5kg | - | 7-6-6-6-6-6-6-7 | 1 |
| 26.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $9,837.00 | Ripon | 1609m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 61.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-6-1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.25L | $4.33 |
| 3/4 | 12/09/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $11,312.00 | Sandown | 1609m | SOFT | Alistair Rawlinson | 59kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-3-3 | 4 |
| 2L | $10.00 |
| 18/21 | 21/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $677,704.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD | A J Farragher | 58kg | - | 21-19-19-19-20-18 | 7 |
| 14.85L | $126.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Pierre Louis Jamin | 57.5kg | - | 7-7-7-6-5-5-5 | 5 |
| 6.75L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $9,837.00 | Leicester | 1408m | GOOD | Pierre Louis Jamin | 60kg | - | 7-7-6-4-4-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Haydock | 1442m | GOOD | Pierre Louis Jamin | 59.5kg | - | 10-10-10-10-10-9-5 | 6 |
| 2.05L | $29.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Haydock | 1442m | GOOD | Pierre Louis Jamin | 60.5kg | - | 7-6-6-6-6-4-6 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $201.00 |
| 12/13 | 10/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Leicester | 1005m | GOOD | Pierre Louis Jamin | 60.5kg | - | 13-13-13-12-12 | 13 |
| 23L | $17.00 |

Jockey: R Sousa
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip from a soft-track 10th of 13 at Madrid over 1600m on 3 May, beaten 8.25L at $9 with 56.5kg. Prior run was a close 2nd of 8 at Madrid over 1400m on 15 Mar, beaten 0.5L by Maximum Scepticism at $5.50 with 58kg. Won here over 1600m on soft on 30 Nov with 56.5kg. Three-year-old colt for J C Rosell; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Madrid | 1600m | SOFT | A Werle | 56.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.25L | $9.00 | |
| 2/8 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Madrid | 1400m | GOOD | A Werle | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 | |
| 1/9 | 30/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Madrid | 1600m | SOFT | D Sikorova | 56.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: R N Valle
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 19-day turnaround after finishing 7th of 13 at Madrid over 1600m on 3 May, beaten 4.25L on soft with 56.5kg from barrier 12 at $21; winner was Majestad. Prior run was a solid 2nd at Madrid over 1400m on 5 Apr, beaten 1L by Maximum Scepticism on good going at $10 with 56kg. Three-year-old colt by Hello Youmzain with 1 win and 2 seconds from 6 starts, all at Madrid. From barrier 3 and holding consistent local form, can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Madrid | 1600m | SOFT | R N Valle | 56.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 4.25L | $21.00 | |
| 2/7 | 05/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Madrid | 1400m | GOOD | R N Valle | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1L | $10.00 | |
| 5/8 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Madrid | 1400m | GOOD | R N Valle | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.25L | $13.00 | |
| 4/4 | 26/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Madrid | 1600m | STANDARD | R N Valle | 56.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7L | $9.00 | |
| 1/6 | 05/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Madrid | 1400m | GOOD | R N Valle | 56.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.25L | $1.50 | |
| 2/5 | 14/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Madrid | 1400m | GOOD | R N Valle | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.25L | $8.00 |