Daughter Of Irish Oaks Heroine Star Catcher On Deck For Wolverhampton Debut

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. Saturday's Observations features a daughter of a Classic winner.

17.15 Wolverhampton, Mdn, £6,300, 2yo, f, 9f 104y (AWT)
Anthony Oppenheimer's STAR OF LIGHT (GB) (Frankel {GB}) is the first foal produced by G1 Irish Oaks, G1 Prix Vermeille and G1 British Champions Fillies & Mares heroine Star Catcher (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}). The John and Thady Gosden-conditioned debutante's seven opponents include Flaxman Stables Ireland's twice-raced former Sir Michael Stoute trainee Coma Cluster (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), who is a daughter of G3 Lacken Stakes victrix Only Mine (Ire) (Pour Moi {Ire}), making her first start for the George Boughey stable.