National Yearling Sale, Christchurch

Family of Belle Keller* (9)

BETTOR'S WISH (USA). (p.2, 1.51.2f; p.3, 1.47.8m; 1.47.6m). 23 USA wins $2,601,233, incl Milstein, Art Rooney, Tattersall, Kyss Final, Matron, Sam McKee Mem, 2d North America Cup Final, Breeders Crown Final, Meadowlands Pace, Cane Pace. Sire in NA of the winners of $925,247 and 5 in 1.55 incl Better Is Nice (p.2, 1.50.6m, $438,600), Pulp Fiction (p.2, 1.52.4m, $159,000). Oldest Australasian progeny are yearlings in 2024.

1st dam

ORLANDO STAR (Somebeachsomewhere) raced twice $360. Half-sister to HURRICANE HENDRIX, KERALA STAR, THE RACONTEUR. This is her third foal. Dam of two foals to race, two winners-

BRONSON (c by Vincent) (p.2, 1.58.8, 1980m; 1 win at 2, 1 place from only 3 starts $13,650 to date, incl 3d 2023 NZ Welcome Stks, Gr.2).

JOAN'S RISING STAR (f by Vincent) (p.3, 1.58.6, 1980m; 1 win at 3, 2 places $13,148 to date).

2nd dam

STAR OF ISIS (American Ideal) (p.3, 1.58.7, 2000m; 1.55.7; 8 wins 9 places $71,487). Half-sister to STARS AND SOUND, ESSENE, SPIRIT OF CHRONOS. Dam of 5 foals, 4 to race, 3 winners-

THE RACONTEUR (Art Major) (p.2, 1.57.4h, 1720m; p.3, 1.51.4m; 1.52.3m) 10 Vic, Qld & NSW wins incl 3 at AP, 2 at Melton, 2 at MP $92,433.

KERALA STAR (Sunshine Beach) (1.57.9h, 2090m, Aust). (2.10.2, 2450m; 1 win 3 places $10,540) Plus 6 Tas wins incl 3 at Hobart $36,835 to date.

HURRICANE HENDRIX (Rock N Roll Heaven) (p.2, 1.59.5, 2400m; 1.59.3, 2400m; 3 wins 5 places $23,751 to date).

3rd dam

STAR OF TONIGHT (Road Machine). Unraced. Half-sister to LIGHT AND SOUND, STARS AND STRIPES. Dam of 11 foals, 7 to race, 6 winners incl-

STARS AND SOUND (Art Major) (1.58.1, 2200m; 5 wins 17 places $51,276).

SPIRIT OF CHRONOS (Western Terror) (1.58.7, 2200m; 6 wins 13 places $42,595).

ESSENE (Elsu) (1.58.7h, 1660m, Aust). (p.3, 1.59.7, 1950m; 3 wins 5 places $15,416) Plus 3 Vic wins $13,060.

4th dam

STAR OF BETHLEHEM (Soky's Atom) (p.3, 1.58 PL; 5 wins 3 places $29,495, incl Southland Oaks, Gr.3). Sister to SPIRIT OF ZEUS. Half-sister to KARMIC REWARD, RIP AND ROAR, TEMPLE OF ZEUS. Dam of 6 foals, 2 to race, 2 winners incl-

STARS AND STRIPES (New York Motoring) (1.51.2f, USA). (p.2, 1.58.9, 1950m; p.3, 1.57.8, 1950m; 10 wins 13 places $391,816, incl NZ Sires Stks 3yo Final, Gr.1, NZ Derby, Gr.1) Plus 5 Vic & NSW wins $196,750, incl Vic Pacers Derby, Gr.1. Plus 25 USA wins $207,953.

Stakes Engagements: NZSS

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