by Greg Gangle, WEG media

Toronto, ON — Trainer Glen Lalonde and co-owner John Nother have announced that Four Starzz Meliss has been retired from racing.

The 9-year-old daughter of Cambest-Tappy Belle will retire with career earnings of $906,138 and a 1:49.3s speed record. A regular competitor on the WEG circuit, Four Starzz Meliss is a 50-time winner in her career from 167 career stars. The iron-tough competitor captured numerous Fillies and Mares Open events on the WEG circuit.

Claimed in September 2006 for $75,000 by Nother and Lalonde’s wife Jen, Four Starzz Meliss has earned $131,722 this season. She will be retained by her connections for breeding purposes.

In an interview with WEG’s media department, Glen Lalonde and John Nother comment on the decision to retire Four Starzz Meliss. To watch the video on the Woodbine Entertainment website, click here.