Smart maiden win for homebred Bella Alissa

Bella Alissa provided us with a fine taster before Royal Ascot with a deserved win in the 5f maiden at Bath on Saturday.

The homebred daughter of Dutch Art, now trained by Robert Cowell, broke sharply under Robert Winston and showed good pace before pulling clear for an authoritative win. It was only the third run for Bella Alissa, also a good second on her debut at Goodwood last September.

Bella Alissa is the first foal out of Crazy Too, an Invincible Spirit daughter of Listed winner Reform Act. It is the further family of American champion Pleasant Stage.