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. Sunday's Observations features the half-sister to an American multiple Grade I winner.
13.57 Naas, Mdn, €18,000, 2yo, f, 5f 205yT
DRAMATIC (Medaglia D'Oro) was a $1.5-million purchase by Coolmore at the 2022 Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale and becomes the latest Aidan O'Brien juvenile to come out to play. A half-sister to the GI Whitney Stakes hero Honor Code (A. P. Indy) and the GII American Turf Stakes winner Noble Tune (Unbridled's Song), she is related to two throwback Ballydoyle performers of note from the Storm Cat days in Sophisticat and Grand Reward.
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