Youngster living up to family legacy

HE’S got a long way to go to live up to his family’s legacy, but promising youngster Believe In Dreams is heading in the right direction.

Believe In Dreams is the last foal from broodmare sensation Jackie Kelly, which is the daughter of amazing foundation mare Miss Paula.

Miss Paula produced 12 winners from 13 starters, including Group One stars Albert Kelly, Mcraes Mate and Greg Kelly, with her stock earning more than $1.7million.

Miss Paula’s daughters boast 28 winners from 32 foals, including three Group One winners for more than $3million in stakes.

The star amongst her crop – and a daughter of Jackie Kelly – Frith leads the clan with 39 wins – including eight Group Ones – and 14 placings from 63 starts for a bankroll of $1,180,345.

Frith is now leaving her mark in the breeding barn, with her progeny including two feature winners.

As for Frith’s half-brother Believe In Dreams, he registered his second win from three starts this season by proving too good in Wagga last night.

With trainer Bruce Harpley in the cart, Believe In Dreams led throughout from the pole to account for Island Mandalay and Berrylicious in 1:58.7 over 2270 metres.

Impressed with Believe In Dreams’ progress, Harpley is hopeful the three-year-old can become the bloodline’s latest feature winner before the end of the season.

“He ran four placings from nine starts last season, but just didn’t show a lot,” Harpley explained. “After a long break, he has come back a much better proposition.

“The time off and some maturity have done him the world of good.

“He ran the last quarter in 27 seconds yet last season he wouldn’t have been able to run any quarter in 27!

“He’s heading in the right direction, and with a bit more improvement, I reckon something like the Breeders’ Challenge Blue later in the season will suit him well.”

Raced on lease by a group of locals, Believe In Dreams is also developing into a perfect promotional entity according to Harpley.

“There were about 30 people there to watch him last night, which is fantastic for the sport,” Harpley said. “The club put the syndicate together and they are pretty much all first time owners, which is great in itself.

“The owners are having a bit of fun with him and that allows for a snowball effect and hopefully more people being introduced to the sport, especially locals.”