John Galvin | Image courtesy of NZ Racing Desk at Ellerslie and went to the Group 1 1400-metre Manawatu Sires’ Produce S., and of course she won that,” he explained. “If you look at the Te Akau-trained 2-year-olds over recent years, Melody Belle was probably the flag-bearer, after winning the Karaka Millions she bypassed the (G1) Diamond S. Galvin is hopeful that Bellatrix Star can follow the lead of the champion mare, who sold for $2.6 million at the 2021 Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale and become a leading 2-year-old over the coming months. Listed Karaka Millions 2YO on the way to winning the G1 Sires’ Produce S. Inarguably the most recognisable Fortuna Racing-owned horse, Melody Belle was an elite 2-year-old performer, winning the R. Melody Belle (NZ) | Image courtesy of Race Images Star may follow Belle’s hoofstepsĮven those with a cursory interest in racing over the last decade will recognise the name Melody Belle (NZ) (Commands), the sensational mare owned by Fortuna Racing who won 19 of her 41 starts, including the New Zealand Triple Crown alongside an incredible 14 Group 1 successes. Ahead of a busy 2024, The Thoroughbred Report caught up with Fortuna Racing owner John Galvin, to see what’s next for Bellatrix Star, and his business. With the filly now a 2-year-old Group 2 winner, the sky looks to be the limit for her, with a valuable future now assured in the barn, and the quality on display to suggest she has more wins in store for her on the track.
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