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Bella Ballerina wins the Golden Rod (G2) at Churchill Downs.

Owner

Godolphin, LLC

Trainer

Brendan P. Walsh

Jockey

Gaffalione, Tyler

Breeder

Godolphin

Earnings

$238,440

Color

Bay

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Oaks News November 29, 2025

Godolphin’s Bella Ballerina holds on in Golden Rod

Godolphin’s 2-year-old homebred filly Bella Ballerina, a half-sister to 2023 Kentucky Oaks winner Pretty Mischievous, won Saturday’s Golden Rod (G2) at Churchill Downs.

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