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 sale-topping son of Kingman.
1.30 Chantilly, Debutantes, €27,000, 2yo, c/g, 5 1/2fT
MONARCHIC (IRE) (Kingman {GB}) is an early 2-year-old starter for Godolphin's French operation and a significant one, having been the joint-second highest-priced lot at the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 2 at 400,000gns. Andre Fabre introduces the March-foaled bay, who may need further than this given that his dam was a 12-furlong winner out of L'Ancresse (Ire) (Darshaan {GB}).
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