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. Tuesday's Observations features No Retreat, last year's Arqana May Breeze Up topper.
19.00 Newcastle, Novice, £11,400, 3yo/up, 8f 5y (AWT)
NO RETREAT (IRE) (Siyouni {Fr}) is a key debutante on a quiet day, having topped the charts at last year's Arqana May Breeze Up Sale when selling to Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock for €1.2million. Carrying the silks of Victorious Racing and hailing from the Roger Varian stable, he is a son of the dual listed scorer Isabel De Urbina (Ire) (Lope De Vega {Ire}), a full-sister to the G2 Lancashire Oaks winner Manuela De Vega (Ire).
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