Observations: May 10, 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 Niarchos blueblood looking to extend his winning record.

2.50 Chantilly, Cond, €35,000, 3yo, 8fT

RATIOCINATION (IRE) (Excelebration {Ire}) returns to the course and distance over which he scored on debut last month for the Niarchos Family and Pascal Bary. Out of that partnership's G1 Prix Marcel Boussac heroine Denebola (Storm Cat), the homebred descendant of Coup de Genie (Mr. Prospector) and Coup de Folie (Halo) faces six rivals.