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. Sunday's Observations features a half-brother to Coolmore sire Sioux Nation.
15.45 Pontefract, Mdn, £22,000, 2yo, 6fT
DASH DIZZY (IRE) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) represents Nurlan Bizakov and the Charlie Johnston stable and is a half-brother to Scat Daddy's G1 Phoenix Stakes and G2 Norfolk Stakes-winning sire Sioux Nation. Unsold at €475,000 at the Arqana Deauville August Sale, the January-foaled bay encounters some promising types including Edward Ware's fellow newcomer Telepathic (Ire) (Oasis Dream {GB}), a full-brother to the G1 Middle Park Stakes-winning sire Charming Thought (GB) from the Simon and Ed Crisford stable.
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