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. Saturday's Observations features a 'TDN Rising Star'.
13.40 Chantilly, Cond, €34,000, 2yo, c/g, 8fT
MARANOA CHARLIE (FR) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) earned TDN Rising Star with his impressive debut win in Deauville's Arqana Series Des Poulains last month and Peter Maher, Carl Fitzgerald and John Baxter's relative of the G1 Cheveley Park Stakes heroine Tiggy Wiggy (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}) takes the next step in his education in this Prix des Aigles. Only three peers take on the Christopher Head trainee, who has a class edge over them all.
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