Observations on Today's European Racing Scene

3.15 Nottingham, Mdn, £10,000, 2yo, 8f 75yT
SENNOCKIAN SONG (GB) (New Approach {Ire}) is a son of the 2004 G1 Pretty Polly S. heroine Chorist (GB) (Pivotal {GB}) and therefore kin to black-type performers Gospel Choir (GB) (Galileo {Ire}) and Sennockian Star (GB) (Rock of Gibraltar {Ire}). Interestingly, the Mark Johnston trainee is slated to depart from the box adjacent to Rubensian (GB) (Medicean {GB}), who is out of a full-sister to the aforementioned Chorist, representing David Simcock's Newmarket barn.

4.20 Navan, Mdn, €15,500, 2yo, c/g, 8fT
BIRTHPLACE (IRE) (Galileo {Ire}) is out of the 2004 G1 Prix Saint-Alary victress Ask for the Moon (Fr) (Dr Fong) and is thus a full-brother to the 2012 G1 Epsom Derby third Astrology (Ire). One of three entries for Aidan O'Brien, his 13 rivals include Moyglare Stud's fellow firster Propriano (More Than Ready), who is a Dermot Weld-trained grandson of the 2002 GI Matriarch S. and G2 Sun Chariot S. winner Dress to Thrill (Ire) (Danehill).

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