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. Today's Observations features the latest debutante for excellent producer Magnificient Style.
1.10 Nottingham, Mdn, £6,300, 2yo, f, 8f 75yT
John Gosden is somewhat familiar with the progeny of storied matriarch Magnificient Style (Silver Hawk), having moulded six off the production line, and the Clarehaven conditioner is set to unleash a seventh when Nat Rothschild's SILVER HORN (GB) (Golden Horn {GB}) contests this extended one-mile heat. The May foaled bay, opposed by eight here, is the latest of 15 foals and a half-sister to MG1SW sire Nathaniel (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), G1 Irish Oaks heroine Great Heavens (GB) (Galileo {Ire}), G1 Fillies' Mile victress Playful Act (Ire) (Sadler's Wells), et al.
1.40 Nottingham, Mdn, £6,300, 2yo, 8f 75yT
King Power Racing's 260,000gns Tattersalls October Book 1 yearling FANTASTIC FOX (GB) (Frankel%20(GB)#tot">Frankel {GB}) is a half-brother to this term's G1 Haydock Sprint Cup winner Dream of Dreams (Ire) (Ahead) and opens up for the Roger Varian stable in a heat won last year by subsequent G1 Prix du Jockey Club hero Mishriff (Ire) (Make Believe {GB}). His rivals include fellow newcomer Stiletto (GB) (Frankel%20(GB)#tot">Frankel {GB}), who is a John Gosden-trained son of G1 Epsom Oaks and G1 Coronation Cup third High Heeled (Ire) (High Chaparral {Ire}).
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