Bel Ready To Ring

Thu 2 Feb

In form hoop Ben Melham is excited about Bel Sprinter's return to racing in the United Arab Emirates Stakes (1000m) at Caulfield on Saturday, but warns the promising four-year old may not be fully wound up. "Whatever he does Saturday he's sure to improve on, but it does look a nice race to kick him off in," Melham told Shane Anderson on Racing Ahead this morning. Melham, who has piloted Bel Sprinter in all five career starts, admitted the Bel Esprit gelding had improved in his time away from the track. "He's come back from a spell in good order and I've done a fair bit of work on him this time around," Melham enthused. "He's defiantly improved his manners, but can still race a little fierce." Trainer Jason Warren has mapped out a lucrative campaign for Bel Sprinter this time around with the G1 Oakleigh Plate, Lightning Stakes and Newmarket Handicap all on the radar.