Imperatriz to lineup in Group 1 Newmarket Handicap

Racing have locked in the next assignment for their star sprinter , with the nine-time Group One winner looking to add to her elite-level in the Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington next Saturday.

The daughter of was victorious first-up in the Group 1 Lightning (1000m) at the Melbourne track last month, putting to bed any doubts following a lacklustre trial.

Te Akau Racing was considering heading to Sydney to tackle the Group 1 (1300m) at Randwick on the same day but have opted to stay close to their base.

“Careful consideration was given to both Sydney and Melbourne options for that date and a number of factors (pros and cons) determined the decision by the team of David (Ellis, Te Akau principal), Mark (Walker, trainer), Karyn (Fenton-Ellis, Te Akau Racing director & Ben (Gleeson, assistant trainer),” Te Akau Racing posted on X.

“With her main end targets remaining the William Reid (Group 1, 1200m) at The Valley & (Group 1, 1200m) at Royal Randwick, we believe this is in the mare’s best interests.”

Imperatriz had a hit-out at on Friday morning, pleasing her connections.

“She enjoyed her track gallop at The Valley this morning, her work was excellent,” they said.

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