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New Zealand Racing News
Monday, April 23 2018

It’s on to the Gr.1 Schweppes Australasian Oaks (2000m) at Morphettville on May 5 for Cambridge filly Belle du Nord after her strong performance on the same course last Saturday.

 

Belle du Nord  - Peter Rubery (Race Images)

The daughter of Reliable Man improved on her Australian debut, in which she finished fifth in the Listed Lealia Stakes (1600m), to run third in the Gr.3 Schweppervesence (Auraria) Stakes (1800m), just on four and a half lengths behind the winner Sopressa.

“She had to go forward from her wide barrier and she was travelling well, but then the leader dropped off and she was left in front,” co-trainer Emma-Lee Browne said. “She got a bit lost left in front so soon.

“If we had have ridden her back she would only have run fifth or sixth so I’m happy with how she went.

“She’s got black-type in Australia now and that adds to her value.

“She has pulled up well. She’ll go on for the Oaks.”

Belle du Nord is a dual Group One placegetter in New Zealand. 

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