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 son of War Front, who is eyeing a GI Kentucky Derby slot.
3.35 Chelmsford, Cond, £60,000, 3yo, 8f (AWT)
U S S MICHIGAN (War Front) takes the next step towards a possible tilt at the Run For the Roses in this Woodford Reserve Cardinal Conditions S. which serves as a “Road To The Kentucky Derby” race. Off the mark at Dundalk at the start of last month, the grey relative of Lines of Battle who was also by War Front and who finished seventh in the classic in 2013, meets a stern challenge headed by Godolphin's G2 Vintage S. scorer Dark Vision (Ire) (Dream Ahead) from the Mark Johnston stable.
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