Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted August 9, 2019 Journalists Share Posted August 9, 2019 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 the debut of a half-brother to G1SW and sire Havana Gold (Ire) by Dark Angel (Ire). 2.00 Deauville, Debutantes, €27,000, 2yo, c/g, 6 1/2f (AWT)BRULLEMAIL (IRE) (Dark Angel {Ire}) is a half-brother to the G1 Prix Jean Prat-winning sire Havana Gold (Ire) who races for Gerard Augustin-Normand and Herald Bloodstock and the Philippe Sogorb stable. Among his rivals is Shadwell’s homebred Raamez (Ire) (Sea the Stars {Ire}), a John Hammond-trained son of the G3 Oh So Sharp S. winner and G2 Rockfel S. third Tabassum (Ire) (Nayef). 2.00 Newmarket, Mdn, £8,000, 2yo, f, 7fTLEAFHOPPER (IRE) (Dark Angel {Ire}) debuts for Godolphin and John Gosden and is a 480,000gns Tattersalls October Book 1 full-sister to the G2 Superlative S.-winning sire Birchwood (Ire). Also in the royal blue is the Charlie Appleby-trained Thread of Silver (GB) (Shamardal), a granddaughter of the G3 Prix de Meautry winner Do the Honours (Ire) (Highest Honor {Fr}) from the family of Cassandra Go (Ire) et al. The post Observations: Aug. 10, 2019 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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