Kirkwood has many happy associations with the family of BELLERIN (Malibu Moon – Seek to Soar, by Seeking the Gold) through his grand dam Soaring Softly.
Yesterday going a mile on the dirt at Santa Anita, BELLERIN showed early speed and was leading by the first quarter – he and stayed there to score his second win. The gelding was sold by Kirkwood for $60,000 to trainer Carla Gaines for her client, owner Keith Brackpool.