Sister to Klimt Debuts at Dundalk

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 Observations features Manhattan Dreamer, a full-sister to GISW Klimt.

17.30 Dundalk, Mdn, €15,000, 2yo, f, 6f (AWT)
MANHATTAN DREAMER (Quality Road) debuts belatedly for Amo Racing and the Adrian Murray stable, with her $420,000 Keeneland September tag making her one to note as well as the fact that she is a full-sister to the GI Del Mar Futurity-winning sire Klimt. Another pricey newcomer is John Oxley's €330,000 Goffs Orby purchase Beautiful Dawn (Ire) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}), a Joseph O'Brien-trained relative of the G2 Brisbane Cup winner Irish Sequel (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}).