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. Wednesday's Observations features a daughter of Oaks winner Was (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}).
1.50 Chantilly, Debutantes, €27,000, 2yo, f, 7fT
BAHASA (IRE) (Siyouni {Fr}) debuts for the Wertheimers and trainer Christophe Ferland, who combined to win the 2013 G1 Prix Marcel Boussac with the dam Indonesienne (Ire) (Muhtathir {GB}). Only the second foal to race, the February-foaled bay encounters 12 contemporaries including Godolphin's Fleur D'Iris (GB) (Shamardal), an Andre Fabre-trained daughter of the dual Brazilian Group 1 heroine Zara (Brz) (Redattore {Brz}).
5.25 Fairyhouse, Mdn, €14,000, Mdn, 2yo, f, 6fT
CONCERT HALL (IRE) (Dubawi {Ire}) debuts for the Smith/Magnier/Tabor/Westerberg axis and is a daughter of the G1 Epsom Oaks heroine Was (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) from the distinguished family of New Approach (Ire). Aidan O'Brien introduces the February-foaled bay against Joseph O'Brien's well-regarded fellow newcomer Pennine Hills (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}), Sun Bloodstock's full-sister to the GIII Selene S. winner Grizzel (Ire) who impressed in her barrier trial.
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