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 'TDN Rising Star' in Red Letter.
3.55 Navan, Listed Darley Irish EBF Kooyonga Stakes, €55,000, 3yo/up, f/m, 8f 30yT
RED LETTER (GB) (Frankel {GB}) takes in a welcome confidence boost here, having been asked a big question on her 3-year-old bow when seventh in the 1,000 Guineas. Ger Lyons looks to have found an ideal opportunity for Juddmonte's TDN Rising Star to get back to winning ways en route to bigger and better things.
2.00 Navan, Mdn, 2yo, 5fT
STOCK MARKET (GB) (No Nay Never) is a half-brother to Too Darn Hot's G1 Futurity Trophy winner Hotazhell who debuts for Ballydoyle in a race in which they have the experienced favourite Kansas (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}). The stable also supplies another newcomer in Warsaw (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), whose dam is an unraced full-sister to the Group 1 winners Forever Together and Together Forever linking him to City Of Troy.
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