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. Monday's Observations features a half-sister to Space Blues (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}).
17.30 Kempton, Novice, £6,800, 2yo f, 7f (AWT)
WILD ANGEL (GB) (Too Darn Hot {GB}) is the 10th foal out of the G2 Challenge Stakes winner Miss Lucifer (Fr) (Noverre), who produced Godolphin's GI Breeders' Cup Mile and G1 Prix de la Foret-winning sire Space Blues (Ire) by Too Darn Hot's sire Dubawi (Ire). Charlie Appleby introduces the April-foaled bay in a contest that includes another notable newcomer in Ballylinch Stud's colour-bearer Wilhelmina (GB) (New Bay {GB}), a Kevin Philippart De Foy-trained half-sister to last year's surprise G1 British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes heroine Poptronic (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire}).
14.30 Chantilly, Cond, €30,000, 2yo, c/g, 9fT
NITOI (Siyouni {Fr}) is a half-brother to last year's G1 Hong Kong Vase and Group 1 Grosser Preis von Bayern hero Junko (GB) (Intello {Ger}) who debuts for the same Andre Fabre stable. Out of the Wertheimers' $2.35-million 2016 Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November Sale purchase Lady Zuzu (Dynaformer), he is connected to English Channel's son Optimizer.
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