With the curtain coming down on the racing career of Te Akau Racing’s 10-time Group One winner Imperatriz yesterday, they are now looking forward to unveiling their next future star, which could very well come at Riccarton on Saturday.
The 2023-24 season has already delivered countless highlights in both New Zealand and Australia for Te Akau Racing, and the powerhouse Kiwi syndicators are hoping the next few days will produce more of the same.
“Imperatriz was very tough running second in the Newmarket Handicap last time, is unbeaten in four starts at Moonee Valley, and hopefully she is able to go back-to-back in the William Reid."
New Zealand syndicator Te Akau Racing are continuing to the climb in the Thoroughbred Racing Commentary Global Rankings, aided by the deeds if standout sprinter Imperatriz.
The Waikato Stud-bred and raced Skew Wiff already has a Group One scalp next to her name, but trainer Mark Walker is keen to add an Australian elite-level title to her record.
Superstar sprinting mare Imperatriz maintained her unblemished record at Moonee Valley with another scintillating performance in Saturday’s Gr.1 Manikato Stakes (1200m).
Imperatriz will remain a Valley girl this spring with Te Akau Racing ruling out a bid at the A$20 million The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on October 14.
Multiple Group One winner Sharp ‘N’ Smart was crowned SENZ Horse of the Year at the 2022-23 New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Horse of the Year Awards in Auckland on Sunday night.
Te Akau Racing’s new Victorian stable got off to the perfect start when star Kiwi mare Imperatriz made a stunning reappearance at The Valley on Saturday, cruising to victory in the Gr.2 McEwen Stakes (1000m).
