Observations on the European Racing Scene for Thursday, Nov. 8

[Wandering Eyes]

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 MG1SW Sajjhaa (GB) (King’s Best).

5.15 Chelmsford, Cond, £7,400, 2yo, 8f (AWT)
Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum’s NABBEYL (IRE) (New Approach {Ire}), a son of G1 Jebel Hatta and G1 Dubai Duty Free heroine Sajjhaa (GB) (King’s Best), gets a second chance to shed maiden status and returns off an Oct. 26 debut fifth at Doncaster. Rivals to the Roger Varian trainee includes Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum’s hitherto untested Dubai Warrior (GB) (Dansili {GB}), who is a John Gosden-trained full-brother to this term’s G3 Diamond S. victor Mootasadir (GB) out of South Africa’s G1 Golden Slipper heroine Mahbooba (Aus) (Galileo {Ire}), and Never Say Die Partnership’s fellow newcomer Battle of Pembroke (Declaration of War), who is a son of G3 Blue Wind S. victress Beauty O’ Gwaun (Ire) (Rainbow Quest), from the David Simcock stable.

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