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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. Monday's Observations features the first foal out of a Breeders' Cup heroine. 12.12 Lingfield, Novice, 2yo, f, 8f (AWT) ESTISSA (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) is a key member of this fascinating cast as the first foal out of the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf and Prix Jean Romanet heroine...

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. Wednesday's Observations features the return a 'TDN Rising Star'. 6.30 Kempton, Novice, 2yo, 8f (AWT) NATION'S HOPE (IRE) (Ghaiyyath {Ire}) was an instant hit here last month, earning TDN Rising Star status with a dazzling debut display and Charlie Appleby has opted to return for further education at the...

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 an interesting newcomer from the Gosden stable. 17.30 Chelmsford City, £40,000, Nov, 2yo, f, 8f (AWT) John and Thady Gosden trainee SYMBOL OF MAJESTY (GB) (New Bay {GB}) is an unraced half-sister to the stable's G1 Fillies' Mile heroine Commissioning (GB) (Kingman {GB}) and stakes-winning G3...

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. Wednesday's Observations features a half-brother to Big Evs. 18.40 Kempton, £11,000, Nov, 2yo, 6f (AWT) Jaber Abdullah's MILLION GOLD (GB) (Earthlight {Ire}) is a half-brother to GI Breeders Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint hero Big Evs (Ire) (Blue Point {Ire}) and represents the same Michael Appleby yard here. The April-foaled...

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 daughter of a Breeders' Cup winner. 16.30 Chelmsford City, £8,000, Mdn, 2yo, f, 7f (AWT) Cheveley Park Stud's SO REGAL (GB) (Kingman {GB}), a John and Thady Gosden trainee, is a homebred daughter of GI Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf heroine Queen's Trust (GB)...

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. Wednesday's Observations features a half-sister to a Group 1 trio. 16.30 Newcastle, £6,300, Nov, 2yo, 8f 5y (AWT) Watership Down Stud's hitherto unraced FANCIULLA DEL WEST (GB) (Lope Y Fernandez {Ire}) is kin to six black-type performers headed by Group 1 winners Awelmarduk (Ire) (Almutawakel {GB}), Jakkalberry (Ire) (Storming...

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 group winner I Can Fly (Fastnet Rock). 12.45 Lingfield, Mdn, 2yo, 7f (AWT) BAYAANN (GB) (Too Darn Hot {GB}) debuts for Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum and the William Haggas stable, over a year after fetching 410,000gns at Tattersalls October Book 1. He is...

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. Tuesday's Observations features an exciting newcomer at Newcastle. 5.45 Newcastle, Novice, 2yo, f 8f 5y (AWT) BRILLIANT STAR (GB) (Cracksman {GB}) is the second foal out of Anthony Oppenheimer's Irish Oaks, Prix Vermeille and British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes heroine Star Catcher (Sea The Stars), who started her...

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. Monday's Observations focuses on what has the makings of an informative card at Chantilly. 14.30 Chantilly, €27,400, Mdn, unraced 2yo, c/g, 9 1/2f (AWT) Christophe Ferland entry SELVO (FR) (St Mark's Basilica {Fr}), a sibling of G1 Prix Saint-Alary heroine Queen's Jewel (GB) (Pivotal {GB}), is one of several...

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 an exciting newcomer in the Juddmonte silks. 12.50 Doncaster, £22,000, Nov, 2yo, 6f 2yT Juddmonte's LEONETTO (GB) (Frankel {GB}) is a half-brother to G1 Nassau Stakes heroine Lady Bowthorpe (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire}) and multiple Group-winning G1 Prix de la Foret third Speak In Colours (GB) Excelebration...

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 son Ulysses. 17.45 Chelmsford, £30,000, Nov, 2yo, 8f (AWT) Sporting the famed Mill Reef silks, ITICA (GB) (Ulysses {Ire}) is a half-brother to G1 Racing Post Trophy-winning sire Elm Park (GB) (Phoenix Reach {Ire}) and the multiple Group-placed G2 York Stakes runner-up Brorocco (GB) (Shirocco...

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. Wednesday's Observations features several bluebloods at Kempton. 14.50 Kempton, £8,000, Mdn, 2yo, f, 8f (AWT) Godolphin homebred ABASHIRI (GB) (Frankel {GB}) is a daughter of G1 Prix Saint-Alary heroine Sobetsu (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) and thus a full-sister to last year's GI Jenny Wiley Stakes runner-up English Rose (Ire). The...