Observations: Dec. 2, 2017

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. Today's Observations features a well-bred Godolphin firster.

6.45 Wolverhampton, Cond, £7,000, 2yo, 7f 36y (AWT)

SWISS KNIGHT (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}) debuts for Godolphin and Charlie Appleby, having cost 475,000gns at Tattersalls October last year. He is the first foal out of the MGSW sprinter Swiss Diva (GB) (Pivotal {GB}), whose half-siblings include Lordship Stud's classy and speedy trio of Swiss Spirit (GB) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}), Swiss Dream (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}) and Swiss Franc (GB) (Mr. Greeley).