Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted 2 hours ago Journalists Posted 2 hours ago 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard' BELLA BALLERINA (f, 3, Street Sense–Pretty City Dancer, by Tapit) outlasted a gusty Luv Your Neighbor (Constitution) to stay perfect in Saturday's GII Fasig-Tipton Rachel Alexandra Stakes at Fair Grounds. The half-sister to another 'Rising Star' and 2023's GI Kentucky Oaks winner Pretty Mischievous (Into Mischief), Bella Ballerina had things largely her own way on the front end as the 4-5 favorite, breaking cleanly and leading ahead of Luv Your Neighbor up the backstretch through fractions of :23.40 and :46.98. As the rest of the field began to fade from view, the top two fillies hit the quarter pole together for a stretch-length showdown. Luv Your Neighbor, second in her last three starts, looked poised to finally become the bride as she got the better of the favorite into the final sixteenth. But gutsy as ever while pinned along the rail, Bella Ballerina refused to yield and fought back in the last strides to get up in time under Tyler Gaffalione. The Rachel Alexandra was the first 50-point race on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks. Bella Ballerina is also one of 11 fillies nominated to the Triple Crown series. Lifetime Record: 3-3-0-0. O/B-Godolphin; T-Brendan Walsh. She's a tough one! 'TDN Rising Star' BELLA BALLERINA (Street Sense) extends her perfect record to 3-for-3 as she battles to victory in the GII Fasig-Tipton Rachel Alexandra Stakes at @fairgroundsnola. The @brenpwalsh trainee earns 50 #KyOaks points. pic.twitter.com/IjoHde2lBr — TDN (@theTDN) February 14, 2026 The post Bella Ballerina Outlasts Luv Your Neighbor In Rachel Alexandra appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote
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