Observations of the European Racing Scene draw attention to the best European races of the day, highlighting well-established horses in their careers, remarkable ponies back into action and young athletes who have achieved remarkable results in the sales round. Thursday’s observation featured the co-thread of the Goffs November 2020 Sale.
1.50 Sandown, Mdn, £9,900, 2yo, 7fT
ARREST (GB) (Frankel {GB}) at €440,000, is one of the trio that share the highest payout at the 2020 Goffs November Sale when secured by Juddmonte. Introduced by John and Thady Gosden, half-brother to Hong Kong Group 3 winner Dinozzo (Ire) (Lilbourne Lad {Ire}) from the family of G1 Runner-up Nassau S. Narniyn (Ire) ( Dubawi {Ire} ) is one of two representatives of the operation in the squad alongside the trained Sir Michael Stoute Nostrum (GB) (King {GB})half brother with Double Top Scorer Group 3 Images (GB) (Oasis dream {GB}).
6.38 Newbury, Mdn, £9,999, 2yo, f, 7fT
PREPENSE (GB) (King {GB}) is another notable debuting player for Juddmonte on Thursday, being the full sister of the Senior Group 2 (GB) and a half to the GII Baltimore/Washington International Turf Cup Projected winner Headman (GB) (Display {GB }). Sir Michael Stoute introduces March-foaled bay, which has competitors including John of Bjorn Nielsen and Thady Gosden trained Cruella De Vill (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire})half sister to the famous Lillie Langtry (Ire) (Dancer Danehill {Ire}).
7.00 Leopardstown, Mdn, €16,500, 2yo, 8fT
TOWN OF LONDON (IRE) (Galileo {Ire})brother to Derby heroes Ireland and Capri (Ire), is the latest juvenile to emerge from Ballydoyle’s fully loaded cannon in 2022. Jim Bolger won this 12 months ago and rely on new teammates Fleetfoot (Ire) (Teophilo {Ire})grandson of GI Personal Ensign S. and GI heroine Beldame S. Fleet Indian (Charlie India), who purchased a February Goffs purchase of €135,000 from draft Shadwell owned by Bolgers and Frederik Tylicki.
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