Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-pedigreed horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Tuesday's Observations features a half to three-time Group 1 winner Tarnawa (Ire) (Shamardal).
6.10 Galway, Mdn, €20,000, 2yo f, 7fT
TAHIYRA (IRE) (Siyouni {Fr}) is a fascinating newcomer from the Dermot Weld stable which has such a rich history at this festival and in this maiden in particular with 14 wins since 1990. This year's chosen representative of Rosewell House is The Aga Khan's February-foaled half-sister to the GI Breeders' Cup Turf, G1 Prix Vermeille and G1 Prix de l'Opera heroine Tarnawa (Ire) (Shamardal) who meets Ballydoyle's Curragh sixth Dower House (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), the full-sister to Churchill (Ire) and Clemmie (Ire) who has experience on her side having finished behind Never Ending Story (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) last time.
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