The front-running Kiwi-bred mare broke the hearts of her rivals under a daring Declan Bates ride to claim the Gr.1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m) on Derby Day at Flemington, ahead of fellow Kiwi mares Atishu and Life Lessons.
Talented five-year-old mare Wrote To Arataki has added further black-type to her record when leading throughout to land the Gr.2 Tristarc Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday
On the eve of the sale she was sourced from seven years ago, it has been announced that outstanding racemare Melody Belle will be inducted to the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame.
