"We could have carried on with her, but she's so valuable as a breeding prospect that the time is right to call it a day and embark on the next stage," Love Racing principal Donna Love said.
"She is now owned by a small group of the original owners, and we are all very excited at what the future holds for Belle Couture."
Belle Couture was the Inglis Easter sale-topper in 2012 when bought by BC3
Thoroughbreds for $2.6 million.The daughter of Redoute's Choice was given to Danny O'Brien to train but could win just one race, a maiden event over 1200 metres at Caulfield, from just four starts.
Belle Couture will, like the remainder of Love Racing's mares, reside at Newgate Farm in the Hunter Valley, joining stakes winners Assail, Esprit de Bleu and Real Stolle.
Assail and Real Stolle recently produced their first foals, a Pierro colt for Assail and an Exceed and Excel filly for Real Stolle, while Esprit de Bleu is due shortly to Smart Missile.
"Donna and Rob are building a lovely portfolio of mares, and Belle Couture is a tremendously exciting addition to the breeding ranks," Love Racing's Bloodstock Manager James Harron said.
"With Shamal Wind also representing Love Racing on the track at a high level, these are exciting times."
