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. Tuesday's Observations features the daughter of an Oaks runner-up, and who is also a half-sister to Group-winner Lily Pond (Ire).
18.45 Tipperary, Mdn, €12,000, 2yo, f, 5fT
TRULY ENCHANTING (IRE) (No Nay Never) is one of two rides for Ryan Moore on the evening card and an intriguing Ballydoyle newcomer as the third foal out of the Oaks-placed Alluringly (Fastnet Rock {Aus}). Her half-sister Lily Pond (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) was successful in the nine-furlong G2 Kilboy Estate S. and third in the G3 Munster Oaks, so a bold debut show over this trip for this descendant of Urban Sea (Miswaki) would be highly encouraging even allowing for the obvious speed influence of the sire.
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