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 Observations features a close relative of the Dubawi (Ire) pair of Yibir (GB) and Wild Illusion (GB).
6.35 Newmarket, Debutantes, £8,000, 2yo, 7fT
LOCAL DYNASTY (IRE) (Dubawi {Ire}) is one of two Charlie Appleby-trained newcomers and the pick of James Doyle, being a son of the Listed Montrose Fillies' S. scorer Really Special (GB) (Shamardal) who is kin to Dubawi's high-class duo Yibir (GB) and Wild Illusion (GB). Joined by the stable's City Of Kings (GB) (Kingman {GB}), a 350,000gns Book 1 graduate whose dam is the G2 Lancashire Oaks winner Horseplay (GB) (Cape Cross {Ire}), the Moulton Paddocks duo encounter Qatar Racing Limited's John and Thady Gosden-trained Maasai Mara (GB) (Roaring Lion), a son of the G3 Prix Chloe and GIII WinStar Matchmaker S. scorer Wekeela (Fr) (Hurricane Run {Ire}).
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