European Racing Scene

Observations: Aug. 14, 2019

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 Observations features the debut of a full-brother to a G1 Grand Prix de Paris winner. 5.20 Gowran Park, Mdn, €16,500, 2yo, 8fT Michael Tabor's MOGUL (GB) (Galileo {Ire}) heads a trio of Aidan O'Brien nominees and the bay, who secured the second highest price at last year's Tattersalls...

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Observations: Aug. 8, 2019

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 Observations features a duo of intriguing Ballydoyle juveniles. 5.50 Leopardstown, Mdn, €17,500, 2yo, c/g, 8fT MYTHICAL (FR) (Camelot {GB}) is the pick of Donnacha O'Brien over the experienced fellow Ballydoyle trainee Cormorant (Ire) (Kingman {GB}), which could be significant as the latter was favourite when fourth behind 'TDN...

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Observations: Aug. 7, 2019

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 Observations features a seven-figure KEESEP yearling graduate. 5.45 Yarmouth, Novice, £14,000, 2yo, 7f 3yT SUN CUISINE (Medaglia d'Oro) was a $1.3-million purchase by Godolphin at the Keeneland September Sale who debuts for the Charlie Appleby stable. The February-foaled bay is the first foal out of the GII John...

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Observations: Aug. 5, 2019

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 Observations features a half-sister to GI Wood Memorial S. hero Wicked Strong (Hard Spun). 3.15 Kempton, Mdn, £9,000, 2yo, f, 8f (AWT) MISS YODA (GER) (Sea the Stars {Ire}) topped the Baden-Baden September Yearling Sale when purchased by Westerberg and starts out for the John Gosden stable on...

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Observations: Aug. 2, 2019
Observations: Aug. 2, 2019

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 Observations features a half-sister to MG1SW Alpha Centauri (Ire) (Mastercraftsman {Ire}). 5.20 Deauville, Mdn, €27,000, 2yo, f, 7 1/2fT BIONIC WOMAN (IRE) (Lope de Vega {Ire}) is a full-sister to the G3 Killavullan S. winner and G1 Irish 2000 Guineas third Blue de Vega (Ger) who cost Godolphin...

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