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. Saturday's Insights features Tides of War, a full-brother to GISW Deauville (Ire).
11.45 Deauville, Mdn, €22,000, unraced 2yo, c/g, 9 1/2f (AWT)
Fitri Hay, Michael Tabor and Susan Magnier's TIDES OF WAR (IRE) (Galileo {Ire}), an Andre Fabre trainee, is a full-brother to GI Belmont Derby Invitational hero Deauville (Ire) and encounters one dozen fellow newcomers in this debut. Opposition features Fabrice Chappet's Royal Regard (Fr) (Shalaa {Ire}), who is a half-brother to MGSW sire Free Port Lux (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}) out of GI Beverly D. S. victress Royal Highness (Ger) (Monsun {Ger}).
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