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 some high-profile sales purchases by Godolphin and Coolmore.
1.50 Sandown, Mdn, £8,000, 2yo, 7fT
BEATBOXER (Scat Daddy) was a $650,000 KEESEP buy for Godolphin, with John Gosden training the February-foaled bay for Princess Haya of Jordan. From the family of the GIII Turfway Breeders' Cup S. winner Miss Fortunate (Deputy Minister) and her GIII Dallas Turf Cup-winning full-brother Trial By Jury, he tackles nine rivals on this debut.
6.00 Leopardstown, Mdn, €10,780, 2yo, 8fT
EMINENCE (IRE) (Sea the Stars {Ire}) was a 425,000gns TATOCT purchase by Coolmore, a rare one by the sire, but he obviously had all the right material at the sales. Out of a half to the stayers Shaneshill (Ire) (King's Theatre {Ire}) and Far Cry (Ire) (Pharly {Fr}), he will need a thorough test in time.
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