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 relative of a Breeders' Cup Turf winner.
1.35 Ascot, Novice, £10,400, 2yo, 7fT
THRILL SEEKER (Invincible Spirit {Ire}) debuts in the silks of Fiona Carmichael who owns the March-foaled bay in partnership with his breeders Ballylinch Stud. Purchased for 600,000gns at the Tattersalls October Book 1 Sale, the William Haggas trainee whose dam is a sister to the GI Breeders' Cup Turf hero Red Rocks (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) is up against the G3 Acomb S. third Ropey Guest (GB) (Cable Bay {Ire}) and fellow newcomer Cherokee Trail (War Front">War Front), a John Gosden-trained son of the G1 1000 Guineas third Moth (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) who sports the Tabor colours.
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