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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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Lope de Vega (Ire) (Shamardal), who has enjoyed a stellar year with his progeny on the track, has seen his fee increased to €125,000 from €100,000 at Ballylinch Stud in Ireland. In 2020, the sire of 77 black-type winners total, has enjoyed four Group 1 winners, including juveniles Lucky Vega (Ire) in the G1 Phoenix S. and Aunt Pearl (Ire) in the GI Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf. Previous Grade I winner Newspaperofrecord (Ire) scored in the GI Just a Game S. Stateside and Gytrash (Aus) saluted in the G1 Lightning S. Down Under. Overall, there have been 18 black-type winners by the Ballylinch resident in 2020, 12 at the group or graded level.

Freshman sire New Bay (GB) (Dubawi {Ire})’s fee has been set at €20,000. The 8-year-old is already on the black-type board with group winners New Mandate (Ire) and Saffron Beach (Ire), while two other first-crop juveniles have placed at listed level.

Arc hero Waldgeist (GB) (Galileo {Ire})’s first foals will soon be at the breeding stock sales. He covered 117 mares in his first season with 63 stakes performers or producers in the book and will stand for €17,500.

G1 Prix du Jockey Club hero Mishriff (Ire) was the star performer for Make Believe (GB) (Makfi {GB}), whose eldest foals are sophomores. Mishriff was supported by Group 3 winners Rose of Kildare (Ire) and Believe in Love (Ire), as well as a brace of additional group-placed 3-year-olds. His fee is €15,000.

Rounding out the roster is first-season sire and MG1SW Fascinating Rock (Ire) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}) at €5,000. From just 16 runners so far in 2020, he has sired three winners and it is notable he did his best running as an 4- and 5-year-old.

“We are thrilled with the results of our stallions this year, and very grateful to the breeders who made these achievements possible,” said Ballylinch’s John O’Connor. “We feel we have priced our stallions fairly to give breeders every opportunity to continue our shared successes into the future. Lope de Vega’s rise to the very top of the stallion ranks continues. This year’s crop of 2-year-olds included his 11th and 12th Group 1 winners.”

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