Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-bred 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 the son of dual Group 1 heroine Hydrangea.
13.45 Curragh, Mdn, €20,000, 2yo, 7fT
OFFICER (IRE) (Dubawi {Ire}) is the latest blueblooded colt from Ballydoyle to appear during a golden summer for Coolmore, being the third foal out of their G1 British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes and G1 Matron Stakes heroine Hydrangea (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}). A full-sister to fellow top-level winners Hermosa (Ire) and The United States (Ire), she has already produced the stable's promising Listed Hurry Harriet Stakes winner Wingspan (Ire) by Dubawi. Officer's rivals include Juddmonte's fellow newcomer Storm Piece (GB) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}), a Ger Lyons-trained son of the G1 Falmouth Stakes heroine Timepiece (GB) (Zamindar).
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