Belle on track

Telopea Downs trainer Darryl Dodson enjoyed a successful trip to Morphettville on Saturday.

The Dodson stable had consistent mare Bungalally Belle lining up in a 1400-metre handicap. Eran Boyd was in the saddle, using her two-kilogram metropolitan claim.

The seven-year-old was given a patient ride, settling down with the tailenders.

The chestnut-coloured daughter of Bon Hoffa relished the soft track conditions, weaving her way through traffic.

When balanced, Bungalally Belle continued making up good ground, striking the front to score by almost a length.

Bungalally Belle’s record now stands at 53 starts for 10 wins and 14 minor placings, with earnings of $145,349.

Dee Dee’s day

Darryl Dodson’s luck continued at Donald, giving the stable a double across two states.

The Dodson yard was represented by Lady Dee Dee.

Leading rider Linda Meech took the reins for a 1620-metre handicap at benchmark-58 level.

The daughter of Dr Doutes settled well back, getting a soft run. Lady Dee Dee was set alight at the 500-metre mark, looming into the race quickly.

Lady Dee Dee continued to power through the soft conditions, finding the best going in the middle of the track.

The four-year-old proved too nippy for her rivals, scoring by two and a half lengths.

Lady Dee Dee, a $2000 Adelaide Magic Millions purchase, rewarded the faith of her part-owner Donald Dixon, after some below-par performances throughout her career.

Circus dances away

Horsham trainer Stephen Lenehan continues to chalk up winners with recent acquisition Circus Dancer.

At Mildura, the four-year-old lined up in a benchmark-58 handicap, over 1009 metres.

Ridden by Dean Holland, Circus Dancer was eased to the tail in the early stages.

The $4.40 chance continued to travel well, steadily making ground before the home turn.

The daughter of Walking Or Dancing came with a wide run in the straight and finished strongly. Circus Dancer powered to the line for a threequarter-length victory. The win was Circus Dancer’s fourth in 18 starts, after formerly racing with Matthew Smith.

Missile at Donald

Leading Wimmera trainer Paul Preusker unveiled another smart first starter at the Donald meeting, in Muntham Missile.

The Atomic filly showed good speed in a 1200-metre maiden plate under Horsham Jockey Christine Puls.

In an impressive display, Muntham Missile made the running at the 400-metre mark and proved too strong, recording a long-neck win.