By Sean Cronin
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. Thursday's Insights features a well bred debutante.
6.45 Chelmsford, Cond, £8,000, 3yo, 8f (AWT)
Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum's homebred firster MOOTASADIR (GB) (Dansili {GB}) is the second foal produced by Mahbooba (Aus) (Galileo {Ire}), whose stakes victories on three different continents include a win in South Africa's 2010 G1 Golden Slipper. The G1 Epsom Derby entry and Hugo Palmer incumbent sports a first-time hood and faces five experienced rivals in this unveiling.
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