Observations: Nov. 17, 2018

[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. Today’s Observations features a handful of well-bred 2-year-olds at Wolverhampton.

6.15 Wolverhampton, Cond, £6,400, 2yo, 9f 104y (AWT)
Roisin Henry’s WAR TIGER (War Front) is a son of G1 Moyglare Stud S. heroine Quarter Moon (Ire) (Sadler’s Wells) and thus a half-brother to four stakes performers headed by G1 Pretty Polly S. victress Diamondsandrubies (Ire) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}). The Richard Fahey trainee’s eight rivals include George Strawbridge’s Ever Changing (Tapit), a daughter of G1 Fillies’ Mile and G1 Matron S. victress Rainbow View (Dynaformer), representing John Gosden; Ali Abdulla Saeed’s King of Change (GB) (Farhh {GB}), who is a Richard Hannon-trained half-brother to last month’s G1 Queen Elizabeth II S. placegetter Century Dream (Ire) (Cape Cross {Ire}); and Will Farish’s Numero Uno (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}), who is a half-brother to GIII Matchmaker S. victress Casual Smile (GB) (Sea the Stars {Ire}) out of G1 Epsom Oaks heroine Casual Look (Red Ransom), from the Martyn Meade stable.

6.45 Wolverhampton, Cond, £6,400, 2yo, 9f 104y (AWT)
Merry Fox Stud Ltd’s BLOWING DIXIE (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) is a half-brother to G1 Moyglare Stud S. victress Cursory Glance (Distorted Humor) and debuts up for Roger Charlton here. His rivals include OTI Racing’s fellow newcomer Achaeus (Ger) (Tertullian), who is an Ed Dunlop-trained sibling of MG1SW G1 Melbourne Cup hero Almandin (Ger) (Monsun {Ger}).

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