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 Observations features a seven-figure son of Galileo (Ire).
20.03 Haydock, Nov, £10,000, 2yo, 6f 212yT
Godolphin's 1-million guineas Craven Breeze-Up sale topper ROYAL OFFICER (IRE) (Galileo {Ire}) is a son of stakes-placed G1 1000 Guineas fourth Manderley (Ire) (Clodovil {Ire}) and thus a sibling of Listed Prix de la Seine victrix Hidden Dimples (Ire) (Frankel {GB}). The Charlie Appleby-trained debutant encounters eight rivals headed by Yuesheng Zhang's 650,000gns October Book 1 graduate Best Adventure (Ire) (Frankel {GB}), an Andrew Balding-trained son of G1 Irish 1000 Guineas third Foxtrot Liv (GB) (Foxwedge {Aus}).
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