Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-bred 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 Mint Candy (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}).
17.50 Tipperary, Mdn, €18,000, 2yo, f, 7f 100yT
MINT CANDY (IRE) (Dubawi {Ire}) is the first foal out of the six-times Grade I winner Rushing Fall (More Than Ready), acquired for $5.5million by Coolmore at the 2020 Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November Sale to augment their already outstanding broodmare band. Owned by Jonathan Poulin, Magnier, Tabor, Smith and Westerberg, the Ballydoyle newcomer is passed over by Ryan Moore in favour of another of the stable's bluebloods in Ecstatic (Jpn) (Lord Kanaloa {Jpn}), another first foal and this time out of the former top-level stalwart Magic Wand (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) who has vital race experience under her belt having finished fourth on debut at Leopardstown last month.
18.00 Newmarket, Mdn, £8,500, 2yo, 7fT
WATCHING STARS (Sea The Stars {Ire}) is another of Godolphin's Charlie Appleby high-class prospects unveiled on the July Course, being the first foal out of the operation's Group 3 winner and G1 Prix Rothschild and G1 Sun Chariot Stakes runner-up Half Light (Ire) (Shamardal). Having won this three times since 2015 including with the G2 Champagne Stakes-winning TDN Rising Star Emotionless (Ire) (Shamardal), Appleby will be hoping this relative of Anabaa Blue (GB) and Urban Sea et al can uphold the standard.
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