Darain Takes the Next Step at Newmarket

Darain | Francesca Altoft

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. Friday's Insights features the return of pricey 'TDN Rising Star' Darain (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}).

2.50 Newmarket, Novice, £5,400, 3yo/up, 10fT
DARAIN (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) bids to build on an impressive winning debut at Newbury earlier this month, where the 2018 Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 1 Sale topper earned TDN Rising Star status. Qatar Racing and Watership Down Stud's 3.5million gns son of the high-class Dar Re Mi (GB) (Singspiel {Ire}) and full-brother to Too Darn Hot (GB) represents the John Gosden stable and has a seven-pound penalty as he meets seven maidens.

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