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 Insights features this season's Tattersalls Craven Breeze Up top filly Nariko skipping Thirsk in favor of a Newcastle novice.
19.20 Newcastle, Nov, £15,000, 2yo, 5f (AWT)
Having skipped a six-furlong test at Thirsk yesterday, Kevin Ryan trainee NARIKO (IRE) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}) is rerouted further North for her debut over this shorter trip. She was the highest-priced filly at Tattersalls' Craven Breeze-Up Sale when selling for 600,000gns and is a half-sister to G3 Molecomb S. winner Rumble Inthejungle (Ire) (Bungle Inthejungle {GB}). The May-foaled bay faces five rivals in this straight dash.
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