Alice Springs' Daughter White Sand Beach Debuts at Punchestown

Alice Springs, the dam of White Sand Beach | Horsephotos

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. Tuesday's Observations features a runner in the Thoroughbred Daily News EBF Novice Stakes.

1.48 Punchestown, Mdn, 2yo, f, 8f 30yT
WHITE SAND BEACH (Dubawi) debuts in a fascinating contest for Ballydoyle and is the fifth foal out of the triple Group 1 heroine Alice Springs (Galileo), making her a full-sister to Dubawi's Group-placed past TDN Rising Star Prettiest. She meets the Donnacha O'Brien-trained Lookingforarainbow (Justify), the daughter of the luminary Damson (Entrepreneur) who was third on debut behind Diamond Necklace at the Curragh.

2.25 Yarmouth, Novice, 2yo, 6f 3yT
DIVISION (Kingman) is out 11 days after his impressive win at Haydock for Wathnan and William Haggas and will be a warm order to follow up despite his penalty. Entered in the Middle Park, the 800,000gns Tattersalls October Book 1 graduate, who is a full-brother to last year's G2 Lowther Stakes winner Celandine, faces eight maidens in this Thoroughbred Daily News EBF Novice Stakes.

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