Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-pedigreed horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Thursday's Insights features a daughter of G1 Prix de l'Opera heroine Dalkala.
2.50, ParisLongchamp, Mdn, €30,000, 3yo, f, 10fT
DALMA (FR) (Dubawi {Ire}) is a classic representation of His Highness The Aga Khan's prowess as a breeder, being out of his 2013 G1 Prix de l'Opera heroine Dalkala (Giant's Causeway). From the family of Daylami (Ire) (Doyoun {GB}) and Dalakhani (Ire) (Darshaan {GB}), the G1 Prix de Diane entry is the sole debutante for Alain de Royer-Dupre in a line-up which includes the recent Chantilly fifth Zalzalah (Fr) (Dubawi {Ire}), Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani's Andre Fabre-trained daughter of the G2 Windsor Forest S. winner and G1 Sun Chariot S. runner-up Strawberrydaiquiri (GB) (Dansili {GB}).
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