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 daughter of a Breeders' Cup and French Classic winner.
12.00 Newmarket, Nov, £8,000, 2yo, c/g, 7fT
Aidan O'Brien raider KEATS (IRE) (Galileo {Ire}), who is out of G1 Cheveley Park S. victress Airwave (GB) (Air Express {Ire}), bids to build upon a highly promising debut fourth over this trip at The Curragh last week and makes a swift reappearance in this 10-runner affair. His rivals include Cheveley Park Stud's homebred newcomer Celestran (GB) (Dansili {GB}), a John Gosden-trained son of G1 1000 Guineas and G1 Coronation S. runner-up Starscope (GB) (Selkirk).
12.30 Newmarket, Nov, £8,000, 2yo, f, 7fT
Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani's homebred debutante NITRO EXPRESS (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) is the third foal produced by GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf and G1 Poule d'Essai des Pouliches heroine Flotilla (Fr) (Mizzen Mast) and attempts to become her first winner in this debut for the in-form Roger Charlton stable here. The April-foaled bay is opposed by nine, including King Power Racing's 450,000gns Tattersalls October Book 1 purchase Sky Power (Ire) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}), who is a full-sister to this year's G3 R A Lee S. victor Fastnet Tempest (Ire) and a half to GSP G1 Prix Saint-Alary fourth Excellent Girl (GB) (Exceed and Excel {Aus}).
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