Son Of Heartache On Deck In York’s Convivial Maiden

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 Observations features a son of dual group winner Heartache (GB) (Kyllachy {GB}).

 

16.45 York, Mdn, £80,000, 2yo, 7fT
Aidan O'Brien trainee SALT LAKE CITY (IRE) (Galileo {Ire}), a son of G2 Queen Mary S. and G2 Flying Childers S. victrix Heartache (GB) (Kyllachy {GB}) loaded up with Group 1 entries, makes a quick reappearance after running second on debut at the Curragh earlier this month. His 18 opponents in this renowned Convivial Maiden include Martin Webb Racing's hitherto untried Ubettabequick (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), a daughter of G3 Zukunfts-Rennen placegetter Above (Fr) (Anjaal {GB}) who was the joint highest-priced filly at last year's Arqana October sale when knocked down for €350,000, from the Nigel Tinkler stable; Paul Hancock's Kevin Philippart de Foy trainee Sigmund (Ire) (Awtaad {Ire}), who is a half-brother of G1 Grosser Preis von Bayern-winning stakes producer Temida (Ire) (Oratorio {Ire}); P D Smith Holdings Ltd's Richard Fahey debutant My Harrison George (Ire) (Lope De Vega {Ire}), who is a half-brother to G1 Irish 1000 Guineas and GI E.P. Taylor S. heroine Just The Judge (Ire) (Lawman {Fr}); and Jaber Abdullah's fellow newcomer Hi Royal (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}), who is a Kevin Ryan-trained son of G1 Sun Chariot S. winner Majestic Roi (Street Cry {Ire}).

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Arqana May Topper Debuts At Windsor

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 Observations features the 2022 Arqana May Breeze-Up topper.

5.50 Windsor, Mdn, £9,950, 2yo, 6f 12yT
SAKHEER (IRE) (Zoffany {Ire}) debuts for KHK Racing and Roger Varian, having topped the Arqana May Breeze-Up at €550,000. A half-brother to the G2 Kilboy Estate S., G3 Park Express S. and GIII Matchmaker S. winner Lemista (Ire) (Raven's Pass), the February-foaled bay meets another newcomer in Amo Racing's filly Magical Sunset (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}), a Richard Hannon-trained €340,000 Goffs Orby graduate who is a half-sister to the Wokingham winner Hey Jonesy (Ire) (Excelebration {Ire}).

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Half To Royal Aclaim Debuts At The Curragh

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. Saturday's Observations features a half-brother to G1 Nunthorpe S. pick Royal Aclaim (Ire) (Aclaim {Ire}).

1.45 Curragh, Mdn, €25,000, 2yo, 6fT
POP STAR (IRE) (Sioux Nation) is a half-brother to next week's red-hot G1 Nunthorpe S. favourite Royal Aclaim (Ire) (Aclaim {Ire}) who debuts for Ballydoyle in this Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden. A 215,000gns Tattersalls October Book 2 graduate, the March-foaled bay encounters another newcomer of note in Al Shira'aa Racing Limited's filly Ocean Jewel (Ire) (Sioux Nation), a Willie McCreery-trained half-sister to Mother Earth (Ire) (Zoffany {Ire}) who was a €230,000 Goffs Orby graduate.

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Observations: Half to Palace Pier Introduced at Newmarket

6.15 Newmarket, Mdn, £8,000, 2yo, 8fT
CASTLE WAY (GB) (Almanzor {Fr}) makes his debut for Godolphin and Charlie Appleby and is a 425,000gns Book 1 graduate and half-brother to the high-class multiple group 1-winning Palace Pier (GB) (Kingman {GB}). The stable's Lenormand (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) is the mount of William Buick, but the 600,000gns Tattersalls December Foals graduate has to progress from his initial outing when sixth at Newbury last month.

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