Libeccio Wind

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-bred horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Sunday's Observations features a half-brother to the multiple Grade I-winning sire Up To The Mark. 16.55 Curragh, €20,000, Mdn, 3yo/up, c/g, 8fT Aidan O'Brien entry SHAFTESBURY AVENUE (Maxfield) is a $1-million Keeneland September acquisition and half-brother to multiple Grade I-winning sire Up To The Mark (Not This Time). His...

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-bred horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Thursday's Observations features a half-brother to multiple top-level winner Wuheida (Dubawi). 11.48 Chantilly, Debutantes, 3yo, c/g, 8f (AWT) LIBECCIO WIND (IRE) (Kingman {GB}) starts for Godolphin and Andre Fabre in this intriguing affair and is the latest progeny of the Fillies' Mile and Yellow Ribbon heroine Hibaayeb (Singspiel) whose...