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Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-bred horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Friday's Observations features a half-brother to Earthlight (Ire). 18.53 Newmarket, Novice, £10,000, 2yo, 6fT SHADOW OF LIGHT (GB) (Lope De Vega {Ire}) bids to build on his debut Yarmouth success in this race which Charlie Appleby used as a Gimcrack prep for Noble Style (GB) (Kingman {GB}) two years...

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 daughter of American Pharoah and G1 Yorkshire Oaks heroine Tapestry (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}). 17.20 Goodwood, Mdn, £60,000, 2yo, f, 7fT DREAMY (IRE) (American Pharoah) is an eye-catching newcomer for Ballydoyle, being a daughter of the G1 Yorkshire Oaks heroine Tapestry (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}). From the...

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 half-brother to a Group 1-winning juvenile filly. 6.55 Sandown, Novice, £10,000, 2yo, 7fT KING'S CHARTER (IRE) (Kingman {GB}) is a significant newcomer for Godolphin, being their €650,000 Goffs Orby Book 1 purchase who is a half-brother to the G1 Moyglare Stud Stakes winner Skitter Scatter...

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. Sunday's Observations features a daughter of pricy auction grad Toinette (Scat Daddy). 14.33 Deauville, Debutantes, €50,000, 2yo, f, 7 1/2fT ULTRAFRAGOLA (IRE) (Sottsass {Fr}) is a notable runner for White Birch Farm on this Deauville August opening card, being a daughter of Peter Brant's $800,000 Keeneland November purchase Toinette...

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 a 1.5-million half to crack sprinter Battaash (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}). 13.15 Ascot, Mdn, £50,000, 2yo, c/g, 6fT AL MISBAR (IRE) (Blue Point {Ire}) is a key member of the "Crocker Bulteel" Maiden that opens the King George card, being Godolphin's 1.5million gns Tattersalls October Book...

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. Sunday's Observations features a returning daughter of Magical (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}). 13.40 Curragh, Mdn, €20,000, 2yo, f, 7fT BALLET SLIPPERS (IRE) (Dubawi {Ire}) is a hot prospect in the card's opener, being the first foal out of the multiple Group 1-winning Magical (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) making her debut in...

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 return of Ides Of March. 13.30 Curragh, Mdn, €20,000, 2yo, c/g, 7fT Aidan O'Brien trainee IDES OF MARCH (IRE) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) is the third foal produced by GI Frizette Stakes heroine Nickname  (Scat Daddy) and comes back off a debut fourth at this venue...

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 daughter of Group 1 winner Magic Wand (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}).   18.20 Leopardstown, Mdn, €18,000, 2yo, f, 8fT Coolmore homebred ECSTATIC (JPN) (Lord Kanaloa {Jpn}) is one of two nominees for Aidan O'Brien and the first foal produced by G1 Mackinnon Stakes heroine Magic Wand...

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. Sunday's Observations features a granddaughter of the legendary Zarkava (Ire) (Zamindar). 14.33 Chantilly, Debutantes, €30.000, 2yo, f, 7fT ZARIGANA (GB) (Siyouni {Fr}) is an eye-catching newcomer for The Aga Khan and Francis-Henri Graffard, being a daughter of the listed-winning and G1 Prix Vermeille-placed Zarkamiya (Fr) (Frankel {GB}). She was...

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 a son of Group 1 winner Arabian Queen (Ire). 18.15 Salisbury, Novice, £10,000, 2yo, 6f 213yT ROYAL PLAYWRIGHT (GB) (Lope De Vega {Ire}) is the fifth foal out of Jeff Smith's G1 Juddmonte International heroine Arabian Queen (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}), with the best so far being...

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. Friday's Observations features a son of freshman sire Ghaiyyath (Ire). 16.10 Newmarket, Mdn, £21,000, 2yo, c/g, 7fT MOTHECOMBE (GB) (Ghaiyyath {Ire}) debuts in a maiden that resonates with Charlie Appleby, having taken three of the last eight renewals which is no surprise given that he targets this with colts...

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 returning winner by American freshman sire Maximum Security. 13.40 Clairefontaine, Cond, €34,000, 2yo, 8fT ROSA SALVAJE (IRE) (Maximum Security) is one of very few by her sire running in Europe and got off to the ideal start when winning at Saint-Cloud last month. Ecurie Francky...