Imperatriz
With this win, Imperatriz now has 2 Group 1 wins this season. The field numbered 8 runners. The five-year-old mare is by I Am Invincible out of Berimbau. The win was worth AUD 450,000 to the winner.
Australia
Moonee Valley · 29.09.23
Watch the raceJockeyOpie Bosson
TrainerMark Walker
PurseA$ 750,000
To the winnerA$ 450,000
Distance1000 metres
Winning time56.47s
SurfaceTurf · Good(3)
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners8
Stories of this Result
Imperatriz
Watch the race
Moonee Valley Racing Club · English commentaryResult
8 runners · prize money to 8th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
3rdUncommon James5yo gelding by Cable Bay × PickabeeDamian LaneSteven O'Dea & Matthew Hoysted2.25A$ 67,500
4thThe Inferno7yo gelding by Holy Roman Emperor × Spina RosaJ NoonanC I Brown3.25A$ 33,750
8thAcromantula6yo gelding by Written Tycoon × For Your Eyes OnlyCraig A WilliamsD & B Pearce9.35A$ 15,000
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 29.09.23Imperatriz
I Am InvincibleSire
BerimbauDamby Shamardal
DamBerimbau
Imperatriz is the second foal and first winner out of Berimbau (Shamardal), Group-placed in Australia.
Second damPercussive
Second dam Percussive (Encosta de Lago).
Third damSo Striking
Third dam So Striking (Pre Emptive Strike).
Connections
JockeyOpie Bosson
TrainerMark Walker
Imperatriz in 2023
3 other wins · 1 placeTrainer / Jockey / Track
Champions Sprint1200 metres · A$ 3,000,0001stMark WalkerOpie Bosson11.11.2023FlemingtonPrize money €1,110,321Race detailsWatch
Manikato Stakes1200 metres · A$ 2,000,0001stMark WalkerOpie Bosson28.10.2023Moonee ValleyPrize money €740,214Race detailsWatch
William Reid Stakes1200 metres · A$ 1,000,0001stMark WalkerOpie Bosson24.03.2023Moonee ValleyPrize money €370,107Race detailsWatch
Canterbury Stakes1300 metres · A$ 585,0002ndMark WalkerJames McDonald04.03.2023RandwickPrize money €70,320Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | CoolangattaWritten Tycoon × Piping Hot | Ciaron Maher & David EustaceJamie Kah | J A O'Neill, A Kheir, B D Nettlefold, D Edmonds, Ms K L Solomon, V Kheir, Carty Racing, Mrs D A Bourne, Group 1 Bloodstock, A P Scafidi, Yes Bloodstock & Solscaf RacingJohn Warren (Highclere Stud) | ||
| 2021 | Wild RulerSnitzel × Gypsy Robin | P & Peter SnowdenDaniel Moor | Newgate Bloodstock, China Horse Club Racing, Horse Ventures, Newgate S F, Go Bloodstock Australia, G1g Racing & Breeding, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Glenlogan Park, Aston Bloodstock, Grant Bloodstock, Carpe Diem, Winstar Farm, D Wallace & B M AllenKia Ora Stud | ||
| 2020 | PippieWritten Tycoon × Coupe Express | J & Chris MeagherDamian Lane | Heran Racing Pty LtdEureka Stud |
Related races
2023 Australian seasonSame racecourseMoonee Valley
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