Chief Stipe Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 It’s all systems go for star racemare Melody Belle towards next Saturday’s Gr. 1 Bonecrusher Stakes. A week after taking her fourth Group One scalp for the season in the Haunui Farm WFA Classic at Otaki, Melody Belle has passed a crucial morning trackwork test to the satisfaction of trainer Jamie Richards. “We didn’t ask a whole lot of her – she ran home at the end of striding work in 40 (for the final 600m) – but I’m happy with her,” Richards told www.theinformant.co.nz. “She’s been eating well through the week, everything about her at this stage is good, so as long as she ticks all the usual boxes I see no reason why she won’t be there.” The 2000-metre Bonecrusher Stakes, one of three Group One races on next Saturday’s Ellerslie cared, will be Melody Belle’s first start beyond 1600 metres. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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