full-sister

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. Thursday's Observations features a full-sister to G1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes hero Goliath (Ger) (Adlerflug {Ger}). 12.15 Halle, Mdn, €9,000, 2yo, 7 1/2fT Gestut Schlenderhan's GO FLYING (IRE) (Adlerflug {Ger}) is a homebred daughter of Listed Hoppegartener Stutenpreis victrix Gouache (Ger) (Shamardal) and thus a full-sister...

Sir Mark Prescott will take charge of the yearling full-sister to his former stable star Alpinista (GB) (Frankel {GB}) who sold for 2,500,000gns to Amo Racing on Tuesday at Tattersalls. The filly will race in the purple and white silks of Kia Joorabchian's operation, which was the leading buyer on the first day of the sale, with an outlay in excess of £12 million for 14 yearlings, some of which were bought in partnership. As well as Alpinista, Prescott also trained the filly's Listed-winning dam Alwilda (GB) (Hernando {Fr}) and...