Qemah

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...

One of the most passionate horsemen in France, Pierre Talvard began breeding over four decades ago from a caravan on a handful of acres. Today, his Haras du Cadran stretches over 400 hectares on the rolling Orne hills in Normandy, with 117 mares stationed on the farm. Over the last decade Cadran has been a regular name in the leading breeder lists in France, with graduates including French Derby winner and sire The Grey Gatsby (Fr), and Group 1 winners Gentoo (Fr) (Loup Solitaire {USA}), Qemah (Ire) (Danehill Dancer (Ire}),...