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 Observations features the return of Ides Of March.
13.30 Curragh, Mdn, €20,000, 2yo, c/g, 7fT
Aidan O'Brien trainee IDES OF MARCH (IRE) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) is the third foal produced by GI Frizette Stakes heroine Nickname (Scat Daddy) and comes back off a debut fourth at this venue last month. The stable has annexed six of the 10 latest renewals and took 2023's edition with subsequent G1 Vincent O'Brien National Stakes hero Henry Longfellow (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}).
16.10 Newbury, Mdn, £20,000, 2yo, c/g, 6fT
BOXTEL (IRE) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}) is a son of G1 Moyglare Stud Stakes heroine Skitter Scatter (Scat Daddy). The Jane Chapple-Hyam representative, who will carry the colours of G1 July Cup-winning owner Peter Harris, encounters 11 rivals in this debut.
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