Melody Belle Wins Gr1 Thorndon Mile

	Mrgn.	Runners
	-	3. Melody Belle (1) BTP 13 PointsNews J: O P Bosson T: J W Richards W: 57 kgs S: Commands D: Meleka Belle
	1.3L	7. Sinarahma (3) BTP 11 PointsNews J: D S Johnson T: S A Sharrock W: 53.5 kgs S: Darci Brahma D: Shez Sinsational
	1.4L	4. Deerfield (5) BTP 10 PointsNews J: M J Mc Nab T: C A Bambry W: 55 kgs S: Falkirk D: The Dazzler

• Track: Trentham
• Race: $200,000 Gr1 Thorndon Mile (1600m)
• Winner: 6YO mare Melody Belle (Commands-Meleka Belle, by Iffraaj)
• Placings: 6YO mare Sinarahma & 7YO gelding Deerfield
• Winning Sire: Commands (Danehil-Cotehele House, by My Swanee)
• Stud Farm: Darley
• Trainer: J W Richards
• Jockey: O P Bosson
• Race record: 18 wins and 7 placings from 36 starts for $4,110,049 in earnings
• Sales Info: $57,500 yearling at the 2016 NZB NYSS
• Vendor: Haunui Farm