Observations: Apr. 23, 2017

War Front | Claiborne

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-pedigreed horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Today's Observations features a half-sister to Uncle Mo debuting in Ireland.

2.15 Navan, Mdn, €17,500, 2yo, f, 5fT

COULD IT BE LOVE (War Front">War Front) debuts in the Magnier silks for Ballydoyle and is a fascinating prospect as a half-sister to the GI Champagne S. and GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile hero and leading sire Uncle Mo. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum's fellow newcomer Himmah (Ire) (Intikhab) is an interesting runner from the family of former Shadwell luminary Alshakr (GB) (Bahri) who represents the Kevin Prendergast stable.

3.15 Saint-Cloud, Mdn, €30,000, 3yo, c/g, 8fT

WREN'S DAY (Medaglia d'Oro">Medaglia d'Oro) debuts for the in-form Andre Fabre stable for Godolphin and is a half-brother to the GI Spinaway S. winner Grace Hall (Empire Maker). She was placed a further three times at the top level and was also successful in the GII Indiana, Delaware and Gulfstream Oaks for Bill Mott.

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