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 Lonhro half-brother to a Group 1 winner for Sheikh Hamdan.
6.40 Musselburgh, Mdn, £5,000, 3yo/up, 7f 30yT
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum's GLORIOSUS (Lonhro {Aus}), a Mark Johnston trainee, is a half-brother to 2006 G1 Prix d'Ispahan and G1 Gran Premio Del Jockey Club-winning sire Laverock (Ire) (Octagonal {NZ}), and opens up in this low-key affair. His six rivals include fellow newcomer Don Valentino (Ire) (Dandy Man {Ire}), who is a gelded son of 1998 Listed Premio Vittorio Crespi victress My Funny Valentine (Ire) (Mukaddamah), from the David O'Meara stable.
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