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. Wednesday's Insights features a €1.1 million son of American Pharoah.
12.55 Saint-Cloud, Mdn, €27,000, 2yo, c/g, 8fT
OCEAN ATLANTIQUE (American Pharoah) comes back to the track at which he was such a promising second over this trip on debut in September in a race in which Andre Fabre is well-represented. The $275,000 Keeneland September yearling, who topped Arqana's May Breeze-Up Sale at €1.1 million, represents Coolmore and is out of a half-sister to the high-class miler and established sire Leroidesanimaux (Brz) (Candy Stripes). He is joined by the stable's unraced gelding Sous Les Nuages (Ire) (Holy Roman Emperor {Ire}), a Fabre homebred half-brother to the dual group winner Soleil Marin (Ire) (Kendargent {Fr}).
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