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 half-sisters to a pair of Group 1 winners.
4.00 Chelmsford, Novice, £9,000, 3yo/up, f/m, 10f (AWT)
FLY THE FLAG (GB) (Australia {GB}) is a late starter for Denford Stud and John Gosden, but given that she is a half-sister to Sunday's G1 Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud heroine Coronet (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) that may not prove a problem. The April-foaled grey is not alone in making a debut, with Godolphin's Last Look (Ire) (Pivotal {GB}) being unleashed by Saeed bin Suroor who trained her full-brothers, the illustrious Farhh (GB) and smart Racing History (Ire).
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