Calyx (GB)

Newmarket's Craven meeting comes up pretty fast in the life of a 2-year-old, but it can also be a hotbed for genuine talent and that was the case on Wednesday as Amo Racing's Persian Dreamer provided Coolmore's first-season sire Calyx (GB) with a second winner and very early TDN Rising Star. Attracting attention ahead of the valuable five-furlong British EBF Maiden Fillies' S., the Dominic ffrench Davis-trained bay who was a €145,000 Goffs Orby yearling looked the part from the outset with Kevin Stott holding on to her behind the...

Coolmore resident Calyx (GB) (Kingman {GB}) became Europe's latest first-crop sire to get off the mark when Patrice Cottier trainee Classic Flower (GB) (Calyx {GB}--Crown Of Flowers {GB}, by Garswood {GB}) subdued eight rivals over 5 1/2 furlongs in Wednesday's €23,000 Prix de la Cote Bleue at Salon-de-Provence. Finding a comfortable slot behind the leading trio through halfway after an alert getaway, the 6-5 favourite loomed large off the home turn and required minimal coaxing in the closing stages to easily account for Aquila Volante (Fr) (Gleneagles {Ire}) by a...

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 son of G1 Prix de l'Opera-placed So Mi Dar (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}). 4.45 Doncaster, Mdn, £8,000, 3yo, 10f 43yT ASTRODOME (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) is the second foal out of the G3 Musidora S. winner and G1 Prix de l'Opera third So Mi Dar...

What was your first job in the Thoroughbred industry? I did an internship at Haras de Montaigu about 10 years ago during my school holidays. The biggest influence on your career? I have always had the chance to work for great people all over the world that always pushed me to go forward in the industry. Ballylinch Stud has been one of them. I learned everything there, about horses and all industry. They gave me every opportunity to learn. Favourite racehorse of all time, and why? It must be Allaho....

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 full-sister to G2 Coventry S. hero Calyx (GB) (Kingman {GB}).  7.00 Kempton, Novice, £9,900, 2yo, f, 7f (AWT) COPPICE (GB) (Kingman {GB}) is the day's standout newcomer on pedigree as a full-sister to the G2 Coventry S. winner Calyx (GB). Like that highly-talented performer, whose...