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

Owner

Godolphin LLC (Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum et al)

Trainer

Brendan P. Walsh

Jockey

Gaffalione, Tyler

Breeder

Godolphin

Earnings

$418,440

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.

Oaks News February 14, 2026

Paladin, Bella Ballerina stay unbeaten in Risen Star, Rachel Alexandra

On Saturday at Fair Grounds, Paladin and Bella Ballerina bolstered their credentials as 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) contenders with hard-fought triumphs in the Risen Star (G2) and Rachel Alexandra (G2).

Derby News February 10, 2026

Paladin travels for Risen Star; Bella Ballerina tops Rachel Alexandra

The Road to the Kentucky Derby kicks it up a notch at Fair Grounds on Saturday, as the $500,000 Risen Star (G2) ushers in the Championship Series of scoring races with more points up for grabs.