Observations on the European Racing Scene for Wednesday, Oct. 31

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. Tuesday's Insights features a $1.1-million KEESEP yearling.

1.10 Nottingham, Mdn, £10,000, 2yo, c/g, 8f 75yT
CADRE DU NOIR (War Front) was another major purchase by Phoenix Thoroughbred Limited, this time for $1.1 million at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale which put him in the top 10 at last year's auction. Entrusted to Martyn Meade, the March-foaled bay is a half-brother to the GII Royal Heroine S. winner and multiple grade I-placed Parranda (English Channel).