The ‘Belle of Montana' Park

30 September 2019

2018-19 3YO Pacing Filly Of The Year, Belle of Montana. 

Montana Park is the racing and breeding operation of Queensland’s Dean Shannon and after an intriguing season long tussle with Princess Tiffany, his pride and joy, Belle Of Montana was voted 2018-19 3YO Pacing Filly Of The Year.

A $40,000 purchase by Shannon from Croon Bloodstock out of Karaka, Belle Of Montana is testament to her breeding. She is a three quarter sister to the Champion filly Carabella who remains the only filly ever to be honoured as the Horse Of The Year.

Belle Of Montana from 12 three-year-old starts won nine, including 4 Group One’s and recorded earnings of $415,484.

Dean Shannon is no stranger to the New Zealand Standardbred, along with his trainer Darrel Graham he was a regular supporter of the New Zealand Sales including the acquisition of star pacer Lanercost, the winner of 30 races and over A$500,000 and Courageous Annie the winner of 15 and over A$200,000.

To view the full results from the New Zealand Bloodstock Harness Racing NZ Awards, click here.