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 Insights features Lord of Love, the son of G1 Prix de Diane victrix Star of Seville (GB).
15.00 Kempton, £20,000, Mdn, 2yo, 8f (AWT)
Lady Bamford's homebred LORD OF LOVE (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) is a son of G1 Prix de Diane victrix Star Of Seville (GB) (Duke Of Marmalade {Ire}) and represents John and Thady Gosden in this belated debut. He bypassed an intended engagement on heavy ground at Newmarket last Friday and is opposed by eight rivals here. They include the once-raced Alan King trainee Rakki (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}), who is a 100,000gns Tattersalls October Book 1 half-brother to G1 St Leger hero Masked Marvel (GB) (Montjeu {Ire}) and the dam of MG1SW sire Waldgeist (GB) (Galileo {Ire}).
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