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 a full-sister to a Classic-winning sire.
14.25 Chantilly, Mdn, €27,000, 2yo, f, 8f (AWT)
Gestut Ammerland's SEA THE SKY (GER) (Sea the Stars {Ire}), who hit the heights when knocked down for a record-equalling €820,000 at last year's BBAG September fixture, is a full-sister to runaway G1 Deutsches Derby-winning sire Sea The Moon (Ger). The Andre Fabre nominee encounters nine rivals in this debut, including Noir et Or Elevage's La Mehana (Fr) (Al Wukair {Ire}), who is a homebred half-sister to G3 Preis der Winterkonigin victrix Ocean Fantasy (Fr) (Make Believe {GB}), from the Alex Pantall stable.
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