Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted September 10, 2018 Journalists Share Posted September 10, 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. Tuesday’s Insights features a son of Group 1 winner Rock Opera (SAf). 2.10 Leicester, Cond, £10,000, 2yo, f, 7fTORCHID STAR (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}), representing the Godolphin-Charlie Appleby-William Buick juggernaut, is out of a winning sibling of G1SW sires Hernando (Fr) (Niniski) and Johann Quatz (Fr) (Sadler’s Wells). Rivals include James Fanshawe trainee Edifice (GB) (Dutch Art {GB}), who is a Cheveley Park Stud homebred half-sister to MG1SP G2 May Hill S. and G2 Windsor Forest S. victress Spacious (GB) (Nayef) and MGSW Dimension (GB) (Medicean {GB}); and Kingsclere Racing’s Inclyne (GB) (Intello {Ger}), who is an Andrew Balding-trained half to G1 Racing Post Trophy-winning sire and former stable incumbent Elm Park (GB) (Phoenix Reach {Ire}). 4.35 Salisbury, Cond, £7,400, 2yo, c/g, 6fTROYAL MEETING (IRE) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}) is a son of G1 Allan Robertson Fillies’ Championship heroine Rock Opera (SAf) (Lecture) and thus kin to this term’s MGSW G2 Godolphin Mile victor Heavy Metal (GB) (Exceed and Excel {Aus}). His opposition is headed by Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s Jash (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}), who is penalised six pounds for an impressive debut score representing Simon Crisford at Newmarket last month. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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