Rockemperor
In 2020, Rockemperor had finished fifth here behind Channel Maker. The horse was an outsider, returned at decimal odds of 16.6. The horse is by Holy Roman Emperor out of Motivation. The winning time was 2m 25.61s.
United States of America
Belmont at Aqueduct · 09.10.21
Watch the raceJoe Hirsch Turf Classic Stakes
2ndServe The King5yo by Kingman × Fallen In LoveUS$ 100,000
Full result →PurseUS$ 499,999
To the winnerUS$ 315,000
Distance2414 metres
Winning time2m 25.61s
SurfaceTurf · Firm
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners7
Stories of this Result
Watch the race
The New York Racing Association · English commentaryResult
7 runners · prize money to 4th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
1stRockemperor5yo gelding by Holy Roman Emperor × MotivationJavier CastellanoChad C BrownUS$ 315,000
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 09.10.21Rockemperor
MotivationDamby Muhtathir
DamMotivation
Rockemperor is out of Motivation (Muhtathir), stakes-placed in France.
Second damJade Island
Second dam Jade Island (Jade Hunter).
Third damNijinsky's Best
Third dam Nijinsky's Best (Nijinsky II).
Wider family
He belongs to the extended female family of Yagli, a multiple Grade 1 winner and second in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Turf, and of the important broodmares Blush With Pride and her daughter Better Than Honour.
Next generation
Motivation has an unraced 2-year-old by Almanzor and was in foal to Wootton Bassett in December 2019.
Connections
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