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Full-sister to Arc Hero Waldgeist Debuts at Chantilly

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 observations feature a full-sister to Arc winner Waldgeist (GB) (Galileo {Ire}).

14.20 Chantilly, Mdn, €27,000, unraced 3yo, f, 9 1/2f (AWT)
Andre Fabre trainee WILDFEDER (GB) (Galileo {Ire})–who represents the axis of Newsells Park Stud, Gestut Ammerland, Michael Tabor and Susan Magnier–is the fifth of six foals out of Gestut Ammerland's G3 Prix Penelope winner Waldlerche (GB) (Monsun {Ger}) and thus a full-sister to MG1SW G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe hero Waldgeist (GB). Also kin to G2 Prix de Malleret victrix Waldlied (GB) (New Approach {Ire}) and Listed Newmarket S. third Waldkonig (GB) (Kingman {GB}), she is confronted by 12 rivals in this debutantes' contest. They include Haras de Saint Pair's homebred Sub Sahara (Fr) (Muhaarar {GB}), who is a Jean-Claude Rouget-trained half-sister to MGSW G1 Champion S. third Subway Dancer (Ire) (Shamardal) and GSW G1 Grosser Preis von Bayern fourth Secret Advisor (Fr) (Dubawi {Ire}); and Haras d'Etreham's Ma Difference (Fr) (Scissor Kick {Aus}), who is a half-sister to last year's G1 Triumph Hurdle scorer Burning Victory (Fr) (Nathaniel {Ire}).

15.20 Chantilly, Mdn, €27,000, unraced 3yo, c/g, 9 1/2f (AWT)
His Highness The Aga Khan's SAIYDABAD (Blame) is a son of GSW G1 Prix du Moulin and G1 Prix Jean Romanet placegetter Sarkiyla (Fr) (Oasis Dream {GB}) and debuts for the Jean-Claude Rouget barn in this newcomers' heat. His 14 opponents include Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum's Alafdhal (Ire) (Lope de Vega {Ire}), who is out of a half-sister to Shadwell's GSW G1 Prix Morny runner-up Alrahma (GB) (Shamardal), representing Freddy Head.

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Almanzor Leads Haras d’Etreham 2021 Roster

Champion and MG1SW Almanzor (Fr) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), who will have his first 2-year-olds in 2021, leads the Haras d’Etreham roster at €30,000, the French stud announced on Sunday. Also a shuttle stallion to Cambridge Stud in the Southern Hemisphere, a 1/50th share in the Cartier champion 3-year-old colt of 2016 was bought for €310,000 at the Arqana Online Sale this past Wednesday and his yearlings have been well received, selling for up to €280,000.

Joining him at €30,000 is Persian King (Ire) (Kingman {GB}-Pretty Please {Ire}, by Dylan Thomas {Ire}), who will cover his first mares in 2021. A winner of the G1 French 2000 Guineas, G1 Prix d’Ispahan and G1 Prix du Moulin, the 4-year-old’s final race was a good third in the G1 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. Another new stallion at d’Etreham is MG1SW Hello Youmzain (Fr) (Kodiac {GB}), who will also shuttle to Cambridge Stud in New Zealand alongside Almanzor. Successful in the G1 Betfair Sprint Cup and G1 Diamond Jubilee S., he will command €25,000.

Second-season sire City Light (Fr) (Siyouni {Fr}) will remain at €7,000 after receiving 137 mares in 2020, over one-third of them black-type performers or producers. The Flat roster is rounded out by Scissor Kick (Aus) (Redoute’s Choice {Aus}) at €5,000. His oldest foals will be 3-year-olds in 2021.

In the National Hunt sphere, Haras d’Etreham boasts a quartet in 2021 led by established sire Saint des Saints (Fr) (Cadoudal {Fr}) at €15,000. Haras d’Etreham will also stand a jumps trio at Haras de la Tuilerie– Masked Marvel (GB) (Montjeu {Ire}) at €5,000, Goliath du Berlais (Fr) (Saint des Saints {Fr}) at €7,500 and new stallion and G1 Irish Derby hero Latrobe (Ire) (Camelot {GB}-Question Time {GB}, by Shamardal) at €4,000.

“I would like to take advantage of this announcement of our stallion feed to reconfirm our policy of limiting our sires to 140 mares,” said d’Etreham’s Nicolas de Chambure. “This seems to us to be the best way to respect and support breeders who place their trust in our stallions. This allows them, during this uncertain period, to be assured of a certain exclusivity and value of their progeny on the market. In a competitive context, pricing policy does not suffice. Breeding and stallion management are activities which must be considered with a long-term view.”

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Freshman Sire Scissor Kick Off the Mark at Vichy

Haras d’Etreham-based Scissor Kick (Aus) (Redoute’s Choice {Aus}) became the latest European freshman sire off the mark when Remy Dupuy-Naulot’s twice-raced juvenile colt Kick Boxing (Fr), gained a narrow verdict in Tuesday’s Prix de Pionsat over one mile at Vichy.

4th-Vichy, €15,000, Mdn, 8-25, 2yo, c/g, 8fT, 1:41.18, g/s.
KICK BOXING (FR) (c, 2, Scissor Kick {Aus}–Dulche de Leche {Fr}, by Victory Note), a June 21 debut third at Lyon-Parilly before improving one spot going seven furlongs here last month, stole a length on the field with a sharp getaway and was comfortable on the lead for the most part. Shaken up soon after passing the two pole, the 14-5 chance rallied gamely when headed by Quindiano (Fr) (Elvstroem {Aus}) with a furlong remaining and outbattled that rival in the closing stages to score by a short neck, becoming the first winner for his Haras d’Etreham-based freshman sire (by Redoute’s Choice {Aus}). The February-foaled bay is the latest of seven foals and fifth winner produced by an unraced half-sister to G1 Champion S.-winning sire Literato (Fr) (Kendor {Fr}). His second dam La Cibeles (Fr) (Cardoun {Fr}) ran third in the G3 Prix Fille de l’Air and is a daughter of stakes-winning multiple Spanish champion Douberta (Fr) (Don Roberto). Sales history: €5,000 RNA Wlg ’18 ARQDEC; €6,500 Ylg ’19 AROCT. Lifetime Record: 3-1-1-1, €12,400. Video, sponsored by Fasig-Tipton.
O-Remy Dupuy-Naulot; B-Gerard Samain (FR); T-Christophe Escuder.

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Haras d’Etreham Launches New Website

Haras d’Etreham, home of French and Irish champion Almanzor (Fr) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) who has first yearlings this year, has launched a new website. Dedicated to the stud’s six stallions, Etreham’s sale consignments, and latest news, the site may be viewed at www.etreham.com.

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