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 Insights features the debut of a Juddmonte blueblood.
12.50 Salisbury, Novice, £7,900, 2yo, 8fT
BOLTAWAY (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) debuts for Khalid Abdullah and Roger Charlton and is the fourth foal out of the four-time Grade I heroine Proviso (GB) (Dansili {GB}). The February-foaled colt, whose family features the G1 Prince of Wales's S. hero Byword (GB) (Peintre Celebre), has a smart rival with experience to overcome in Shadwell's Moktasaab (GB) (Lope de Vega {Ire}), a 500,000gns Tattersalls October Book 1 graduate who is an Owen Burrows-trained half-brother to the G1 Prix Jean Romanet and G1 Prix de l'Opera heroine Speedy Boarding (GB) (Shamardal).
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