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 half-sister to Classic heroine Mangoustine.
5.40 Kempton, Mdn, £6,800, 2yo, 8f (AWT)
SANDIRELLA (GB) (Too Darn Hot {GB}) is the sixth foal out of Zotilla (Ire) (Zamindar), a half-sister to the high-class Flotilla (Fr) (Mizzen Mast) who cost just €75,000 at the 2019 Arqana December Sale and who has already produced the high-class Mangoustine (Fr) (Dark Angel {Ire}) who emulated her aunt by winning the G1 Poule d'Essai des Pouliches two years ago. John and Thady Gosden have charge of Imad Al Sagar's homebred, who bids to follow in the steps of the stable's subsequent G1 Prix de l'Opera heroine Friendly Soul (GB) (Kingman {GB}) by capturing this on debut.
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