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. Saturday's Observations features the return of a 'TDN Rising Star'.
13.40 Chantilly, Cond, €34,000, 2yo, 1600mT
ELBAZ (FR) (Siyouni {Fr}) earned TDN Rising Star status on debut in Deauville's important Prix de Crevecoeur in July and Jean-Claude Rouget opts to stick to conditions races for now with The Aga Khan's relative of Siyouni's starlet Ervedya (Fr). Also in this Prix des Aigles is Peter Bradley's acquisition Metropolitan (Fr) (Zarak {Fr}), a Mario Baratti-trained relative of the GI Beldame S. runner-up Tiger Ride (Candy Ride {Arg}) who also opened his account on debut at Deauville for Scuderia Scolari who retain a share.
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