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 third foal out of the Group 1 winner Tiggy Wiggy (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}).
2.00 Leopardstown, Mdn, €12,000, 3yo, 8fT
SAMUEL PEPYS (IRE) (Galileo {Ire}) is the third foal out of the G1 Cheveley Park S. heroine and 1000 Guineas third Tiggy Wiggy (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}), making him a full-brother to the ill-fated G1 Futurity Trophy third Year of the Tiger (Ire). Partnered by Wayne Lordan, the March-foaled bay has some experienced rivals to overcome including Lloyd J Williams Syndicate's Point Gellibrand (Ire) (Camelot {GB}), the Joseph O'Brien-trained half-brother to Pretty Tiger (Ire) (Sea the Moon {Ger}) who was tried at a high level when fifth in the G2 Futurity S.
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