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. Wednesday's Observations features a son of G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe heroine Danedream (Ger) (Lomitas {GB}).
14.05 Newmarket, Nov, £9,000, 2yo, c/g, 7fT
Sunderland Holding's MY PROSPERO (IRE) (Iffraaj {GB}) is a half-sister to this term's G1 Prix d'Ispahan third and William Haggas stablemate My Oberon (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}). The May-foaled homebred bay encounters a baker's dozen in this unveiling.
14.40 Newmarket, Mdn, £12,000, 2yo, 10fT
Godolphin's once-raced AL NAFIR (IRE) (Dubawi {Ire}), a Charlie Appleby trainee, topped the sheets when knocked down for €1.2-million at Goffs' 2019 November foal sale and is a son of G1 Irish 1000 Guineas heroine Nightime (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}). He is a full-brother to MG1SW sire Ghaiyyath (Ire) and also kin to GI Man o' War S. heroine Zhukova (Ire) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}). He returns off an Oct. 2 debut second, behind the 'TDN Rising Star' display of Cash (Ire) (Shamardal), and faces nine opponents in this return.
16.25 Newmarket, Nov, £16,000, 2yo, 8fT
Hamad Rashed Bin Ghedayer's TOGAI (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) is a hitherto unraced son of MG1SW G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and G1 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth S. heroine Danedream (Ger) (Lomitas {GB}). The Roger Varian trainee's 13 rivals include Shadwell Estate Company's Nahri (GB) (Sea the Stars {Ire}), who fetched 340,000gns Tattersalls December foal, and Godolphin's Leicester novice winner Perseus Way (Ire) (Sea the Stars {Ire}).
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