Mutant King

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. Saturday's Observations features a full-sister to Breeders' Cup hero Yibir. 1.00 Newmarket, Novice, 2yo, f, 8fT ROMANTIC SYMPHONY (Dubawi) debuts for Godolphin and Charlie Appleby in a race won by the stable with the subsequent Group winners Magic Lily and Beautiful Love in recent times. The ninth foal out...