Bella Vella on trial for the Coast

A RECENT arrival at Tulloch Lodge in Sydney has already made an excellent first impression, and if Bella Vella can maintain her form the Magic Millions carnival on the Gold Coast beckons.

The three-year-old filly won on debut for Gai Waterhouse and co-trainer Adrian Bott at Hawkesbury over 1000m last month and will step up in distance for her first metropolitan start in a TAB Handicap (1300m) at Randwick tomorrow.

Bella Vella had four starts in Victoria with trainer Michael Moroney before the owners transferred her to Sydney.

“We’ve had her for a full preparation and she’s had plenty of good groundwork before coming to us,” Bott said.

Bella Vella had been accepted for two races tomorrow but she will run against her own sex over 1300m.

“I think she’s relaxing really well for us and that might open up a few more options to go to Magic Millions,” Bott said.

Possible targets for Bella Vella at the Gold Coast meeting on January 13 are the 3YO Fillies and Mares race (1300m) or the 1200m sprint.