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 the return of Elizabeth Jane (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}).
19.30 Naas, Listed, €52,500, 3yo, f, 10f 84yT
ELIZABETH JANE (IRE) (Dubawi {Ire}) has not been seen since gaining a TDN Rising Star tag at Leopardstown in October, but still has Classic credentials having been pitched back into this Listed Al Shira'aa Racing Irish EBF Naas Oaks Trial. Moyglare Stud's homebred daughter of the G2 British Champions Fillies' and Mares' Stakes winner Sapphire (Ire) (Medicean {GB}), who hails from the Dermot Weld stable already successful in one Oaks, meets Ballydoyle's Grateful (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), a daughter of Tepin (Bernstein) who was off the mark at The Curragh earlier this month.
14.47 Chantilly, Cond, €34,000, 2yo, 6fT
TIEGO THE FIRST (FR) (Blue Point {Ire}) is another TDN Rising Star to take a second step in his career on the day, having impressed on debut at Saint-Cloud last month. Pia and Joakim Brandt's €170,000 Arqana October graduate from the family of High Chaparral (Ire) meets four other winners in this tight contest.
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