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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. Thursday's Observations features the ninth foal of Lilly Langtry. 1.45 Thurles, Mdn, 2yo, f, 8f 44yT MOTHER'S DAY (IRE) (Frankel {GB}) is the ninth foal out of Danehill Dancer's Coronation and Matron heroine Lillie Langtry who has proven a revelation for Coolmore by providing a trio of Classic-winning Galileo...

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 spn of Halfway To Heaven. 3.52 Navan, Mdn, 2yo, 8f 40yT PROPOSITION (IRE) (Frankel {GB}) is one of two newcomers from Ballydoyle and not the pick of Wayne Lordan, but as the eighth foal of the outstanding producer Halfway To Heaven (Pivotal) a highly significant...

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 a daughter of Anapurna. 3.30 Yarmouth, Novice, 2yo, f, 8f 3yT SACRED GROUND (GB) (Kingman {GB}) is the third foal out of Frankel's Oaks and Prix de Royallieu heroine Anapurna who cost Marcstown and Andrew Rosen 550,000gns at Tattersalls October Book 1. The John and Thady...

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 daughter of Dubawi. 1.42 Curragh, Mdn, 2yo, f, 7fT TOGETHER NOW (Dubawi {Ire}) missed her intended debut at Dundalk last month and re-routes to the track at which her illustrious half-brother City Of Troy made his debut before scaling the heights. Also a half to...

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 returning daughter of a three-time Group 1 winner. 2.05 Curragh, Mdn, 2yo, 7fT WHITE SAND BEACH (Dubawi {Ire}) drops in trip, having shown abundant promise when runner-up on debut over an extended mile at Punchestown 12 days ago. Ballydoyle's runner is a daughter of 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. Saturday's Observations features 3.7 million gns debuter Act Of Kindness. 4.45 Newmarket, Mdn, 2yo, f, 7fT ACT OF KINDNESS (GB) (Siyouni {Fr}), the third-highest-priced yearling sold at last year's Tattersalls October Book 1 bonanza at 3.7million gns, had been taken out of her intended debut at Sandown last month...

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 a high-priced sale graduate in the Amo colours. 4.00 Haydock, Novice, 2yo, 6f 212yT POKER (IRE) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) debuts nearly a year after making headlines at Tattersalls October Book 1 when selling for 4.3million gns, a record price for a colt offered at the sale....

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 a daughter of a G1 Moyglare Stud Stakes heroine. 2.43 Leicester, Mdn, 2yo, f, 7fT PALACE ARTOIS (GB) (Palace Pier {GB}) debuts for Mike and Michelle Morris and is the fifth foal out of their 1.7million gns purchase Intricately (Fastnet Rock), the Moyglare Stud Stakes winner....

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...

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 of dual Group 1 winner Amazing Maria (Mastercraftsman). 5.48 Naas, Debutantes, 2yo, 7fT PORT FERDINAND (IRE) (Camelot {GB}) is a son of the Falmouth, Prix Rothschild and Duke of Cambridge Stakes winner Amazing Maria (Mastercraftsman) and is one of two runners for Ballydoyle in...

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 last year's BBAG sale topper. 4.15 Doncaster, Mdn, 2yo, 8fT DEL MARO (GER) (Camelot {GB}) bids to build on his debut second at Newmarket for Godolphin and Charlie Appleby on ground that is sure to play to his strengths as a son of the Preis der...

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 a Wootton Bassett daughter of Qemah. 4.10 Doncaster, Mdn, 2yo, f, 7f 6yT WID (IRE) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) debuts for Al Shaqab Racing in this race won 12 months ago by the sire's Whirl and is a homebred daughter of the Coronation Stakes and Prix Rothschild...