Bellavia comes through for new trainer Pletcher

Bellavia, a 2-year-old by Honor Code making his first start for trainer Todd Pletcher following a private sale in August, won a six-furlong maiden race by two lengths Wednesday at Belmont Park. He covered six furlongs in 1:11.45 and earned a 77 Beyer Speed Figure.

“It was good, I was happy with it,” Pletcher said. “Didn’t break great, kind of got stuck on the inside there and I thought he handled that pretty professionally, and he won with something in reserve.”

Pletcher said he wanted more time to think about what Bellavia’s next start would be, but that it most likely would come in South Florida.

Bellavia was previously trained by Jena Antonucci.

◗ Following Sunday’s card, there will be four dark days before racing on this circuit moves to Aqueduct starting Friday.