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. Friday's Insights features a full-brother to Highland Reel (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) and Idaho (Ire).
5.20 Leopardstown, Mdn, €17,500, 2yo, 7fT
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE (IRE) (Galileo {Ire}) is one of three fascinating newcomers from Ballydoyle with Ryan Moore opting for this full-brother to Highland Reel (Ire) and Idaho (Ire) over Albuquerque (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), a full-brother to Rip Van Winkle (Ire) and Christmas (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), a son of the 2007 GI Ashland S. winner Christmas Kid (Lemon Drop Kid). Successful in this with two subsequent G1SWs in Alfred Nobel (Ire) (Danehill Dancer {Ire}) and War Command (War Front), the operation will be looking to the future with them all as they tackle the experience Ger Lyons-trained California Daddy (Scat Daddy), Howard Liang's $325,000 purchase at the 2017 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga August Yearling Sale.
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