Gun Carriage

It was tight at the end of Killarney's opener on Tuesday, but Ballydoyle's $1.25million Keeneland September graduate Gun Carriage held on to break his maiden. Third on debut behind stablemate Stay True over 10 furlongs at Leopardstown last month, the son of Gun Runner whose triple Graded-Stakes-placed dam Special Event is a half to the GII Swaps Stakes winner Chief Havoc was always on the front end. Battling against the rail to ward off Standard Deviation, the 11-10 favourite had a nose to spare over that son of Invincible Spirit...

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. Tuesday's Observations features a Ballydoyle runner having his second career start. 5.20 Killarney, Mdn, €14,500, 3yo, c/g, 8f 31yT GUN CARRIAGE (Gun Runner) is a key runner for Ballydoyle as he bids to build on his solid debut effort over 10 furlongs when third to stablemate Stay True at...