Observations: Nov. 15, 2016

11.55 Chantilly, Mdn, €27,000, 2yo, c/g, 7f (AWT)

CUBISM (Speightstown) is the third colt produced by MGSW Treat Gently (GB) (Cape Cross {Ire}), who was harshly disqualified for excessive testosterone levels after running third in the 2009 G1 Prix Vermeille, and opens up for the Khalid Abdullah-Andre Fabre partnership in this 12-runner affair. Rivals include Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani's €400,000 BBAGS sales-topping yearling Woodkid (Ger) (New Approach {Ire}), who is a once-raced son of the stakes-winning 2012 G1 Preis der Diana third Waldtraut (Ger) (Oasis Dream {GB}), representing the Alain de Royer-Dupre stable.

12.25 Lingfield, Mdn, £5,200, 2yo, 8f (AWT)

MANANGATANG (IRE) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}) debuts in the O T I Racing silks for the Luca Cumani stable and is a son of the G1 Prix de l'Opera runner-up Mona Lisa (GB) (Giant's Causeway) from an esteemed Meon Valley family. Of the 10 opponents, Khalid Abdullah's Intermodal (GB) (Rail Link {GB}) takes the eye as an Amanda Perrett-trained relative of the G1 Prix de la Foret heroine Etoile Montante (Miswaki).

12.55 Lingfield, Mdn, £5,200, 2yo, 8f (AWT)

HIGH MARK (IRE) (Pivotal {GB}) represents Godolphin and Saeed bin Suroor and is a half-brother to the operation's classy Alexandros (GB) (Kingmambo), who was placed four times at Group 1 level including when nosed out of the 2009 G1 Lockinge S. Also making his debut is Fitri Hay's Aware (Ire) (Lawman {Fr}), a Charles Hills-trained half-brother to the MGSW Viztoria (Ire) (Oratorio {Ire}).

Not a subscriber? Click here to sign up for the daily PDF or alerts.

Copy Article Link

X

Never miss another story from the TDN

Click Here to sign up for a free subscription.