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. Thursday's Observations features a full-brother to Group 1 winner Eqtidaar (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}).
2.10 Haydock, Mdn, £10,000, 2yo, 6fT
MUTAANY (GB) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}) debuts for Shadwell and is a full-brother to the G1 Commonwealth Cup hero Eqtidaar (Ire) and half-brother to the G2 Hungerford S.-winning sire first-season sire Massaat (Ire). Charlie Hills, who also trained another smart half-sibling in the G3 Horris Hill S. scorer Mujbar (GB) (Muhaarar {GB}), the April-foaled bay meets nine peers.
1.30 Yarmouth, Novice, £7,800, 2yo, 7f 3yT
ALZAHIR (FR) (Sea the Stars {Ire}) is a John and Thady Gosden-trained newcomer carrying the silks of Al Wasmiyah Stud and is a half-brother to the GI Keeneland Turf Mile winner Suedois (Fr) (Le Havre {Ire}). Charlie Appleby has won this in the last two years and saddles a duo headed by One Nation (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}), a homebred from the immediate family of the sire's G1 Prix Marcel Boussac and GI Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf heroine Wuheida (GB).
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