Fairyhouse

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. Monday's Insights features a half-brother to Group 1 winner Sioux Nation (Scat Daddy). 1.00 Fairyhouse, Mdn, €24,000, 2yo, 6fT GIORGIO VASARI (IRE) (Air Force Blue) is a half-brother to Sioux Nation (Scat Daddy), who captured the G1 Phoenix S and G2 Norfolk S. as a juvenile and now stands...

The Board of Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) has agreed to conclude the 2019/2020 National Hunt season, effective immediately, with the spring festivals at Fairyhouse and Punchestown not to be rescheduled as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. "We have stressed throughout that Government and HSE guidelines around fighting Covid-19 must come first and racing will only be able to resume when the Government guidelines permit and when there is adequate medical cover in place to ensure that race meetings can be staged safely," said Nicky Hartery, Chairman of Horse Racing...