Brother To Vandeek An Eye-Catching Runner For Ballydoyle At Naas

Wootton Bassett | Coolmore

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. Saturday's Observations features a half-brother to multiple Group 1 winner Vandeek.

2.35 Naas, Mdn, €18,000, 2yo, 5f 205yT
Besides Ballydoyle buzz horse Albert Einstein (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), Aidan O'Brien will also saddle GSTAAD (GB) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}), a 450,000gns Tattersalls December purchase who is a half-brother to the G1 Prix Morny and Middle Park Stakes hero Vandeek in their Naas debuts.

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