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. Sunday's Observations features a full-brother to a 'TDN Rising Star'.
15.45 Newmarket, Novice, £21,000, 2yo, 6fT
ANCIENT TRUTH (IRE) (Dubawi {Ire}) is a full-brother to Great Truth (Ire), last year's TDN Rising Star who was the first foal out of the G2 Prix du Calvados winner Beyond Reason (Ire) (Australia {GB}). Trained like them both by Charlie Appleby, the Godolphin homebred encounters another notable newcomer in Qatar Bloodstock, China Horse Club and David Howden's Patrol (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}), a William Haggas-trained half-brother to the GI Beverly D. S. and GI E. P. Taylor S. winner Fev Rover (Ire) (Gutaifan {Ire}).
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