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. Thursday's Observations features a son Ulysses.
17.45 Chelmsford, £30,000, Nov, 2yo, 8f (AWT)
Sporting the famed Mill Reef silks, ITICA (GB) (Ulysses {Ire}) is a half-brother to G1 Racing Post Trophy-winning sire Elm Park (GB) (Phoenix Reach {Ire}) and the multiple Group-placed G2 York Stakes runner-up Brorocco (GB) (Shirocco {Ger}), both being former Kingsclere incumbents. The Andrew Balding debutant is set to face 14 rivals including Ed Walker representative Spirit Of Athene (GB) (Time Test {GB}), who is a daughter of G3 Princess Royal Stakes victrix Spirit Of Appin (GB) (Champs Elysees {GB}).
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