Rayevka’s Half-Brother Rayif Debuts at Deauville

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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. Saturday's Observations features a half-brother to a recent Group 1-placed filly.

3.32 Deauville, Debutantes, €45,700, 2yo, c/g, 6fT
RAYIF (IRE) (Sea The Moon {Ger}) is an intriguing newcomer for The Aga Khan Studs and Francis-Henri Graffard stable, being a half-brother to the recent G1 Commonwealth Cup third Rayevka. Stouter-bred on the sire's side than that daughter of Blue Point, he has obviously been showing enough at home to warrant an introduction over this trip.

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