Observations: Jan. 20, 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 the debut of a well-bred Godolphin filly.

7.15 Chelmsford, Mdn, £8,000, 3yo/up, f/m, 10f (AWT)

MENUETTO (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) is a half-sister to one-time Classic hopeful Franz Schubert (GB) (Dansili {GB}), whose dam is the 2007 Listed Swettenham Stud Fillies' Trial S. winner Measured Tempo (GB) (Sadler's Wells). Godolphin through and through, the descendant of Allegretta (GB) (Lombard {Ger}) is therefore linked to the legendary Urban Sea (Miswaki) and King's Best and debuts for the Charlie Appleby stable so prolific with its all-weather runners.