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900,000gns Half to Garswood (GB) 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. Friday’s Insights features a half-brother to Garswood (GB).

12.15 Curragh, Mdn, €16,500, 2yo, f, 8fT
Coolmore and Westerberg’s FRILL (IRE) (Galileo {Ire}) is a half-sister to G1 Prix Maurice de Gheest-winning sire Garswood (GB) (Dutch Art {GB}) and one of three representing Aidan O’Brien in this debut. The 900,000gns Tattersalls October Book 1 yearling encounters 15, including twice-raced stablemate Madonna (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), who is a full-sister to G1 Moyglare Stud S. winner Maybe (Ire), herself the dam of MG1SW sire Saxon Warrior (Jpn) (Deep Impact {Jpn}); and Joseph O’Brien trainee Absolutely (Ire) (Uncle Mo), who is a Coolmore homebred daughter of G1 Irish Oaks heroine Bracelet (Ire) (Montjeu {Ire}).

1.20 Curragh, Mdn, €16,500, 2yo, 9fT
One of three contenders for Ballydoyle, Susan Magnier’s LORD OF THE MANOR (IRE) (Galileo {Ire}) is a hitherto unraced full-brother to ill-fated MG1SP G1 Epsom Derby runner-up Cliffs of Moher (Ire). His one dozen opponents include stablemate and fellow newcomer Interpretation (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), who is out of a half-sister to G1 Dubai Sheema Classic victress Dolniya (Fr) (Azamour {Ire}).

6.15 Dundalk, Mdn, €14,000, 2yo, f, 7f (AWT)
Coolmore’s hitherto unraced JOAN OF ARC (IRE) (Galileo {Ire}) sidestepped a heavy-ground engagement for Aidan O’Brien at The Curragh earlier in the week and encounters 13 rivals in this rescheduled debut. The homebred bay, out of G2 Cherry Hinton S. victress You’resothrilling (Storm Cat), is a full-sister to six stakes performers headed by MG1SW sire Gleneagles (Ire) and MG1SW G1 1000 Guineas and G1 Irish 1000 Guineas third Happily (Ire). Opposition features Donnacha O’Brien trainee On Tiptoes (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), who is out of G1 Coolmore Stud S. victress Nechita (Aus) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}); and Trevor Stewart’s Holly Golightly (Ire) (Gleneagles {Ire}), who is a daughter of G1 July Cup runner-up Cassandra Go (Ire) (Indian Ridge {Ire}), from the Ger Lyons stable.

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Full-Sister to Gleneagles on Show 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. Monday’s Observations features a full-sister to Gleneagles (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) et al.

12.30 Curragh, Mdn, €16,500, 2yo, f, 7fT
Coolmore’s hitherto unraced JOAN OF ARC (IRE) (Galileo {Ire}) is one of two nominees set to carry the Derrick Smith colours for Aidan O’Brien and faces 16 rivals in this unveiling. The homebred bay is a daughter of G2 Cherry Hinton S. victress You’resothrilling (Storm Cat) and thus a full-sister to six stakes performers headed by MG1SW sire Gleneagles (Ire) and MG1SW G1 1000 Guineas and G1 Irish 1000 Guineas third Happily (Ire).
1.00 Curragh, Mdn, €16,500, 2yo, c/g, 7fT
John Oxx continues his farewell tour and sends forth Godolphin’s 200,000gns Tattersalls December foal purchase SAFECRACKER (GB) (Golden Horn {GB}), who is a half-brother to G1 Irish Derby-winning sire Jack Hobbs (GB) (Halling). Opposition features a trio from Ballydoyle, including Derrick Smith’s The Mediterranean (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), who is a son of MGSW G1 Cheveley Park S., G1 Coronation S. and G1 Matron S. placegetter Flashy Wings (GB) (Zafonic).

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Sunday Observations: Full to Epsom Derby Hero Serpentine on Display at Naas

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. Sunday’s Insights features a full-brother to G1SW Serpentine (Ire).

12.30 Naas, Mdn, €15,500, 2yo, 6fT
Coolmore’s debutant APOLLO THIRTEEN (IRE) (No Nay Never), one of three nominees representing the Aidan O’Brien stable, is out of the dual Grade I placegetter Nasty Storm (Gulch) and thus a half-brother to MGSW G1 Phoenix S. placegetter Actress (Ire) (Declaration of War). He faces a fully-subscribed field of 17 in this straight dash.

1.00 Naas, Mdn, €15,500, 2yo, 8fT
Aidan O’Brien is again mob-handed and the once-raced KING
OF THE CASTLE (IRE) (Galileo {Ire}), a full-brother to this year’s
G1 Epsom Derby hero Serpentine (Ire) out of G1 Epsom Oaks second Remember When (Ire) (Danehill Dancer {Ire}), makes his second start following up a promising debut fourth at Gowran earlier this month. He is joined by stablemates Key To The Kingdom (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), a half-brother to dual Classic-winning heroine Blue Bunting (Dynaformer); and Modus Operandi (Ire) (Frankel {GB}), who jumped in value from a 325,000gns Tattersalls December foal to a 800,000gns Tattersalls October Book 1 yearling and is out of a half-sister to MG1SW sire Golan (Ire) (Spectrum {Ire}).

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Half to Pride of Dubai Debuts at Newcastle

12.35 Newmarket, Novice, £8,000, 2yo, c/g, 7fT
ALANMAR (GB) (Siyouni {Fr}) cost 800,000gns at the Tattersalls October Sale Book 1 and debuts for Shadwell and the William Haggas stable. The half-brother to the smart group winners Weary (Fr) (Astronomer Royal) and Nyaleti (Ire) (Arch) encounters Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum’s fellow newcomer Dubawi Sands (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}), a Roger Varian-trained half-brother to the G1 2000 Guineas hero Galileo Gold (GB) (Paco Boy {Ire}).

6.45 Newcastle, Mdn, £5,300, 2yo, f, 8f 5y (AWT)
BINT AL ANOOD (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) is a half-sister to the dual Group 1-winning first-season sire Pride of Dubai (Aus) (Street Cry {Ire}) who debuts for Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Maktoum and the John Gosden stable. In a maiden packed with intriguing prospects, Ali Saeed’s Teona (Ire) (Sea the Stars {Ire}) from the Roger Varian yard is a half-sister to Godolphin’s classy Al Hilalee (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) out of the G1 Pretty Polly S. heroine Ambivalent (Ire) (Authorized {Ire}).

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