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 duo of intriguing Ballydoyle juveniles.
5.50 Leopardstown, Mdn, €17,500, 2yo, c/g, 8fT
MYTHICAL (FR) (Camelot (GB)">Camelot {GB}) is the pick of Donnacha O'Brien over the experienced fellow Ballydoyle trainee Cormorant (Ire) (Kingman (GB)">Kingman {GB}), which could be significant as the latter was favourite when fourth behind 'TDN Rising Star' Free Solo (Ire) (Showcasing {GB}) on debut here last month. Mythical, who sports the Magnier silks, is a half-brother to the G1 Racing Post Trophy runner-up Johann Strauss (GB) (High Chaparral {Ire}) and is the forecast favourite in the maiden won in recent times by Free Eagle (Ire), Order of St George (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) and Madhmoon (Ire) (New Approach {Ire}).
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