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. Wednesday's Observations features a Pinatubo (Ire) half-sister to McKulick (GB) (Frankel {GB}).
17.30 Kempton, Nov, £8,000, 3yo/up, f/m, 8f (AWT)
Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum's JOY OF DUBAI (GB) (Pinatubo {Ire}) is a daughter of G3 Oh So Sharp Stakes runner-up Astrelle (Ire) (Makfi {GB}) and thus a half-sister to GI Belmont Oaks Invitational heroine McKulick (GB) (Frankel {GB}) and dual Group-winning G1 Matron Stakes third Just Beautiful (GB) (Pride Of Dubai {Aus}). Opposition to the Roger Varian-conditioned debutante includes Ed Walker trainee Champagne On Ice (Ire) (No Nay Never), who is out of a winning half-sister to dual Group 3-winning G1 Derby fifth Hazapour (Ire) (Shamardal).
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