Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted May 24, 2018 Journalists Share Posted May 24, 2018 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. Friday’s Insights features a full-brother to Highland Reel (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) and Idaho (Ire). 5.20 Leopardstown, Mdn, €17,500, 2yo, 7fTCAPE OF GOOD HOPE (IRE) (Galileo {Ire}) is one of three fascinating newcomers from Ballydoyle with Ryan Moore opting for this full-brother to Highland Reel (Ire) and Idaho (Ire) over Albuquerque (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), a full-brother to Rip Van Winkle (Ire) and Christmas (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), a son of the 2007 GI Ashland S. winner Christmas Kid (Lemon Drop Kid). Successful in this with two subsequent G1SWs in Alfred Nobel (Ire) (Danehill Dancer {Ire}) and War Command (War Front), the operation will be looking to the future with them all as they tackle the experience Ger Lyons-trained California Daddy (Scat Daddy), Howard Liang’s $325,000 purchase at the 2017 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga August Yearling Sale. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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