Imperatriz
Former winners September Run (2022, fourth) and Masked Crusader (2021, 12th) were among the beaten runners. The field numbered 12 runners. The horse is by I Am Invincible out of Berimbau. The winning time was 1m 10.55s.
Australia
Moonee Valley · 24.03.23
Watch the raceJockeyOpie Bosson
TrainerMark Walker
PurseA$ 1,000,000
To the winnerA$ 600,000
Distance1200 metres
Winning time1m 10.55s
SurfaceTurf · Soft(5)
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners12
Stories of this Result
Imperatriz
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Moonee Valley Racing Club · English commentaryResult
12 runners · prize money to 8th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
2ndBella Nipotina5yo mare by Pride of Dubai × Bella OrfanaBen MelhamCiaron Maher & D Eustace1A$ 180,000
3rdRoch 'N' Horse6yo mare by Per Incanto × RochfortJ MottMike Moroney2.25A$ 90,000
4thSeptember Run5yo mare by Exceed And Excel × Pittsburgh FlyerNash RawillerChris Waller2.45A$ 45,000
5thA Case Of You5yo colt by Hot Streak × KarjeraMark ZahraMick Price & Michael Kent Jnr2.55A$ 25,000
8thFront Page6yo gelding by Magnus × Stacey LeePatrick MoloneyG M Duryea6.3A$ 20,000
10thJigsaw4yo gelding by Manhattan Rain × DemandzDaniel MoorCindy Alderson7.65
12thMasked Crusader6yo gelding by Toronado × She's Got GearsJye McNeilM & W & J Hawkes10.65
Pedigree of the winner
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
Moir Stakes1000 metres · A$ 750,0001stMark WalkerOpie Bosson29.09.2023Moonee ValleyPrize money €277,580Race 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 | September RunExceed And Excel × Pittsburgh Flyer | Chris WallerCraig A Williams | HermitageAlpara Lodge | ||
| 2021 | Masked CrusaderToronado × She's Got Gears | Michael, Wayne & John HawkesWilliam Pike | R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Encompass Bloodstock, Gilgai Farm, B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, J Madden, P Orton, C MaddenGilgai Farm | ||
| 2020 | Loving GabyI Am Invincible × Maastricht | Ciaron Maher & David EustaceCraig A Williams | Phoenix ThoroughbredKia Ora in partnership with Alan Bell |
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