Full-Sister To Goliath Set For German 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 full-sister to G1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes hero Goliath (Ger) (Adlerflug {Ger}).

12.15 Halle, Mdn, €9,000, 2yo, 7 1/2fT
Gestut Schlenderhan's GO FLYING (IRE) (Adlerflug {Ger}) is a homebred daughter of Listed Hoppegartener Stutenpreis victrix Gouache (Ger) (Shamardal) and thus a full-sister to this year's G1 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes hero Goliath (Ger). The Peter Schiergen-trained newcomer encounters nine rivals in this low-key introduction. They include Gestut Auenquelle's once-raced homebred Vitalia (Ger) (Best Solution {Ire}), whose three black-type siblings include multiple Group-winning G1 Preis von Europa runner-up Vif Monsieur (Ger) (Doyen {Ire}).