Lilt

Described by trainer William Haggas last week as being "eminently more sensible than me", owner-breeder James Wigan is nonetheless allowing himself to dream of bigger and bigger things with star filly Lilt (Lope De Vega), the impressive winner of Friday's Listed Sky Bet Fillies' Stakes at York. "I was really pleased with her," added Haggas on Friday, watching on from afar at Newbury. "I'm really thrilled for James, he puts such a lot in. I've put her in the Coronation, so I suspect we've got nothing to lose by having...

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. Friday's Observations features an exciting newcomer from the Karl Burke stable. 2.43 Doncaster, Mdn, 2yo, f, 7f 6yT HARPER VIOLET (IRE) (Lope De Vega {Ire}) is an exciting debutante for Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum and the Karl Burke stable, being the fourth foal out of the Prix Jean...