Daughter Of Magic Wand Set For Leopardstown Debut

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. Thursday's Observations features a daughter of Group 1 winner Magic Wand (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}).

 

18.20 Leopardstown, Mdn, €18,000, 2yo, f, 8fT
Coolmore homebred ECSTATIC (JPN) (Lord Kanaloa {Jpn}) is one of two nominees for Aidan O'Brien and the first foal produced by G1 Mackinnon Stakes heroine Magic Wand (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), who also placed nine times at the highest level. Her seven rivals include Juddmonte debutante Swelter (GB) (Kingman {GB}), who is out of G3 Nell Gwyn Stakes victrix and G1 Nassau Stakes third Hot Snap (GB) (Pivotal {GB}), from the Dermot Weld stable.