A trip across the Tasman could be on the cards for Belclare, with the Lisa Latta-trained mare set to chase a A$1 million bonus on offer if successful in the Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday, November 4.
The daughter of Per Incanto became eligible for the bonus following her win in the Group 1 NZ Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) at Pukekohe in April, and her connections are keen to take their shot.
Belclare has pleased Latta in her two public appearances this preparation, particularly with her runner-up effort to Times Ticking in her 1000m heat at Awapuni’s synthetic trials on Tuesday.
“I am really happy with her, she has trialled up well,” Latta said.
“She may well head to the Taupō trials next Wednesday just to have another hit-out on a grass track. She is coming to hand nicely and we are just looking for the tracks to improve for her.”