Belle Gallantey - 2014 Breeders' Cup.
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Belle Gallantey wins the 2014 Beldame.
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Belle Gallantey wins the 2014 Beldame.
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Belle Gallantey wins the 2014 Beldame.
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Belle Gallantey wins the 2014 Beldame.
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Belle Gallantey wins the 2014 Beldame.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Belle Gallantey wins the 2014 Beldame.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Belle Gallantey wins the 2014 Beldame.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Belle Gallantey wins the 2014 Beldame.
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Belle Gallantey wins the 2014 Beldame.
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Belle Gallantey wins the 2014 Beldame.
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Belle Gallantey wins the 2014 Beldame.
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Belle Gallantey wins the 2014 Delaware Handicap.
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Belle Gallantey wins the 2014 Delaware Handicap.
Photo: Chad B. Harmon
Belle Gallantey wins the 2014 Delaware Handicap.
Photo: Chad B. Harmon
Belle Gallantey wins the 2014 Delaware Handicap.
Photo: Chad B. Harmon
Belle Gallantey wins the 2014 Delaware Handicap.
Photo: Chad B. Harmon
After opening 2015 with a fifth-place finish in the Affectionately Handicap at Aqueduct Racetrack, two-time grade I winner Belle Gallantey will try to bounce back in her second start of the year Jan. 31.
Two-time grade I winner Belle Gallantey, ninth in the Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) in her last start Oct. 31, is one of nine fillies and mares entered in the $100,000 Affectionately Stakes at Aqueduct Jan. 1.
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When speedy Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) hopeful Belle Gallantey arrived at Santa Anita Park Sunday it actually marked a return to California for the veteran of 43 races.
If Close Hatches can return to her top form, the outcome of the race could end with the familiar sight of trainer Bill Mott entering the winner's circle.
In a movie, Belle Gallantey's rags to riches 2014 season would end with a victory in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I), but in real life her connections are taking time before committing to the race.
Former claimer Belle Gallantey continued her grade I success Sept. 27, taking the Beldame Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont Park in a wire-to-wire romp.
Sophomore Stopchargingmaria, winner of the C.C.A. Oaks and Alabama Stakes (both gr. I) at Saratoga, steps up against older fillies and mares in the $400,000 Beldame Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 27 at Belmont Park.
Close Hatches puts a three-race win streak on the line against six rivals Aug. 22 in the $500,000 Personal Ensign Invitational (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course.
Belle Gallantey, a $35,000 claim just seven months ago, lulled rivals to sleep on the front end and then carried on to upset the $750,000 Delaware Handicap (gr. I) July 12 at Delaware Park.
Princess of Sylmar looks tough to beat in the Delaware Handicap (gr. I), but Belle Gallantey could be a contender for the exotics. read blog
Second by a head to Close Hatches last time out in the June 7 Ogden Phipps Stakes (gr. I), multiple grade I winner Princess of Sylmar seeks a rebound July 12 in the $750,000 Delaware Handicap (gr. I) at Delaware Park.
A sporting gesture put two-time champion Beholder on a plane to Belmont Park last week for the brewing rematch between her and 2013 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) winner Princess of Sylmar in the $1 million Ogden Phipps (gr. I).
Juddmonte Farms' Riposte may be the class of the field in the $200,000 Sheepshead Bay Stakes (gr. IIT) May 24, run over 1 3/8 miles on Belmont Park's inner turf course.
| Trainer | Rudy R. Rodriguez |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Manuel Franco |
| Owner | Dubb, Michael and Bethlehem Stables LLC |
| Breeder | Pam & Martin Wygod |
| Belle Gallantey View Five-Cross Pedigree | After Market | Storm Cat |
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| Revealed | Old Trieste | |
| Field of Vision |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2010 Hip 3520 |
Yearling | Mike Puhich, agent | Lane's End, agent for Pam & Martin Wygod | $10,000 |
| PEGJAN2011 Hip 19 |
Two-year-old | Stuart Carmichael & Peter Tom | Pegasus Thoroughbred Training Center, agent | $30,000 |
| FTKNOV2014 Hip 171 |
Racing or broodmare prospect | SF Bloodstock | Lane's End, agent | $750,000 |
| Upstart |
| California Chrome |
| Rachel Alexandra |
| Texas Red |
| Bodemeister |
| Far Right |
| International Star |
| Buddy's Saint |
| Dortmund |
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