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 half-sister to multiple Group 1 winner Dreamloper.
15.50 Newbury, £40,000, Nov, 3yo, f, 8fT
In-form trainer Ed Walker is represented here by DREAMASAR (IRE) (Masar {Ire}), a half-sister to the stable's G1 Prix d'Ispahan and G1 Prix du Moulin heroine Dreamloper (Ire) (Lope De Vega {Ire}). She is the lone debutante in an eight-strong field and her opponents include Cheveley Park Stud's Listed Michael Seely Memorial fourth Consecrated (GB) (Frankel {GB}), herself a half-sister to G1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes runner-up Sacred (GB) (Exceed And Excel {Aus}).
16.40 Leopardstown, €25,000, Mdn, 2yo, f, 7f 47T
Fishdance's DANCING SAXON (IRE) (Saxon Warrior {Jpn}), is a Joseph O'Brien-trained half-sister to recent G2 Sandown Mile victor Dancing Gemini (Ire) (Camelot {GB}), who also ran second in last year's G1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains and last month's G1 Lockinge Stakes. The May-foaled homebred bay encounters 17 rivals in this debut.
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