Observations on the European Racing Scene for Monday, Aug. 20

[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. Monday’s Insights features a half brother to Camelot (GB).

6.00 Windsor, Mdn, £7,400, 2yo, 6f 12yT
The Eclipse Partnership’s WILD ABANDON (GB) (Kingman {GB}) is kin to three black-type performers, headed by 2012 G1 Prix Morny and G1 Middle Park S.-winning sire Reckless Abandon (GB) (Exchange Rate), and debuts for the Ralph Beckett stable. Her rivals include Paul Cole trainee Aristomachos (Ire) (War Command), who is a hitherto unraced half-brother to MGSW GI Rodeo Drive S. and GI Gamely H. placegetter Elektrum (Ire) (High Chaparral {Ire}).

 

8.00 Windsor, Mdn, £5,800, 3-4yo, 10fT
ATHARY (IRE) (Shamardal), who debuts in the silks of Abdullah Al Khalifa, is a son of 2005 G3 Dahlia S. victress Tarfah (Kingmambo) and thus a half-brother to MG1SW sire Camelot (GB) (Montjeu {Ire}). Opposition to the Charles Hill incumbent includes Khalid Abdullah’s Midi (GB) (Frankel {GB}), who is a once-raced son of MG1SW dual British highweight Midday (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}), from the Sir Michael Stoute stable.

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