Heavens Gate Takes Aim At The Ballyhane

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. Monday's Observations features Heavens Gate (Ire) (Churchill {Ire}).

16.50 Naas, Cond, €300,000, 2yo, 5f 205yT
HEAVENS GATE (IRE) (Churchill {Ire}) takes some time out from hardcore pattern-race battle to headline the cast for this Irish EBF Ballyhane Stakes which is one of the most valuable median auction races in Europe. Ballydoyle's G2 Duchess of Cambridge Stakes and G3 Albany Stakes third is the class act in this renewal, where Teme Valley Racing's G3 Marble Hill Stakes third Midnight Strike (Ire) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}) looks the most likely threat on paper.