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. Tuesday's Observations features an expensive recruit from last year's Tattersalls Craven Breeze-up Sale.
5.12 Newcastle, Novice, 3yo/up, 8f 5y (AWT)
DOMENICO CONTARINI (IRE) (St Mark's Basilica {Fr}) makes his keenly-anticipated debut for Amo Racing 10 months on from causing a stir at the Tattersalls Craven Breeze-up Sale. A 750,000gns purchase by Kia Joorabchian there, the Kevin Philippart de Foy-trained relative of the A-lister Lope De Vega and Group 1 winner Danceteria (Redoute's Choice) encounters another high-profile newcomer in Wathnan Racing's €550,000 Arqana May Breeze-up purchase Midsummer Storm (Ire) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}), a Karl Burke-trained son of the Group-placed Last Waltz (Danehill Dancer) from the family of the Lockinge hero Keltos.
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