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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...

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 half-brother to multiple Group 1 winner Vandeek. 2.35 Naas, Mdn, €18,000, 2yo, 5f 205yT Besides Ballydoyle buzz horse Albert Einstein (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), Aidan O'Brien will also saddle GSTAAD (GB) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}), a 450,000gns Tattersalls December purchase who is a half-brother to the G1...

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. Friday's Observations features a daughter of multiple Group 1 winner Wild Illusion (Dubawi). 2.55 Ascot, Mdn, £15,000, 3yo, f, 9f212yT SPIRITED STYLE (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) is one of two newcomers for Godolphin in this fascinating affair and the Charlie Appleby-trained daughter of Dubawi's triple Group 1 heroine...

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 King Of Change half-sister to a Group 1 winner. 7.25 Chelmsford, Mdn, £8,000, 3-5yo, 10fT EMPRESS OF ALL (IRE) (King Of Change {GB}) is the seventh foal out of Ali Saeed's G1 Pretty Polly Stakes heroine Ambivalent, who has also made her mark in her...

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. Wednesday's Observations features a half-sister to G1 Gold Cup winner Courage Mon Ami. 7.00 Kempton, Mdn, £8,000, 3-5yo, f/m, 7f (AWT) SAFE AND SOUND (GB) (Golden Horn {GB}) is the 10th foal out of Anthony Oppenheimer's star broodmare Crimson Ribbon, responsible so far for six black-type performers headed by...

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. Monday's Observations features a Ballydoyle newcomer. 1.20 Curragh, Mdn, €25,000, 2yo, 6fT NEOLITHIC (IRE) (Sioux Nation) missed his intended target here last month and lines up for this race his Ballydoyle stable won with Air Force Blue 10 years ago. The 210,000gns Tattersalls December Foal purchase is a half-brother...

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. Friday's Observations features a half-sister to a Group 1 winner. 1.10 Newmarket, Mdn, £40,000, 3yo/up, f/m, 10fT PEARLA (IRE) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) makes her debut for Wathnan Racing and William Haggas, having cost 425,000gns at Tattersalls October Book 1. A half-sister to the G1 Prix de l'Opera winner...

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 the return of a Rising Star. 15.15 Great Yarmouth, £8,000, Nov, 3yo/up, f/m, 7f 3yT Godolphin's TDN Rising Star VERSE OF LOVE (GB) (Siyouni {Fr}) failed to fire on all cylinders when seventh in Newmarket's G3 Nell Gwyn Stakes two weeks ago and gets an almost-immediate...

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. Wednesday's Observations features a Mehmas (Ire) half-brother to multiple Group 1 winner Perfect Power (Ire). 1.10 Ascot, Cond, £20,000, 2yo, 5fT WISE APPROACH (IRE) (Mehmas {Ire}) is an intriguing newcomer in this well-contested Royal Ascot Two-Year-Old Trial EBF Conditions Stakes, being Godolphin's 1million gns Tattersalls October Book 1 purchase...

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. Monday's Observations features a daughter of dual Classic winner Minding (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}). 5.05 Naas, Mdn, €18,000, 2yo, f, 5f 205yT SIMPLY ASTOUNDING (Wootton Bassett {GB}) is a significant presence in a significant maiden, being the fourth foal out of the 1,000 Guineas and Oaks heroine Minding (Ire) (Galileo...

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 bevy of bluebloods at Leicester. 2.35 Leicester, Mdn, £8,000, 3yo/up, 10fT SKIMMER (GB) (Kingman {GB}) is one of a pair of Juddmonte newcomers in this line-up, with Harry Charlton in charge of the half-brother to the G1 St Leger hero Logician (GB) (Frankel {GB}). Joining...

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. Friday's Observations features a daughter of an G1 Irish Oaks winner. 4.10 Sandown, Novice, £22,000, 3yo, f, 9f 209yT STAR OF LIGHT (GB) (Frankel {GB}) may not have pulled up any trees despite winning on debut at Wolverhampton in December, but the fact that the Gosdens have opted to...