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Imperatriz thriving ahead of first-up run

Te Akau Racing will begin a new chapter this weekend when Imperatriz becomes their first representative from their Cranbourne barn at The Valley on Saturday.
Giga Kick

Giga Kick to face six rivals in Group 2 McEwen Stakes

The Clayton Douglas-trained Giga Kick will have six rivals to face upon his racetrack return in Saturday's Group 2 McEwen Stakes at Moonee Valley.

Imperatriz impresses ahead of Australian assignment

Imperatriz’s impending trip across the Tasman is full of optimism following her pleasing hit-out at the Taupo trials on Wednesday.

Imperatriz dazzles in Group 1 William Reid Stakes win

Opie Bosson and Mark Walker have combined with Imperatriz to take out the feature Group 1 William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley on Friday night.
Mark Walker

“Gutted” Walker puts faith in Imperatriz

Mark Walker’s disappointment at Group One performer Campionessa missing a start in Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington was palpable on Wednesday. The...

William Reid Stakes preview & betting strategy | March 24, 2023

The 2023 William Reid Stakes headlines the action out of Moonee Valley on Friday, and HorseBetting's Ciaran Jackman presents his preview for the 1200m Group...
Mark Walker

Walker edging closer to record

Leading trainer Mark Walker enjoyed another strong day on Saturday as he marches towards the record for wins in a season. Predecessor Jamie Richards currently...

Walker pair take aim at Melbourne Group Ones

Five-year-old mare Campionessa has made her mark in domestic weight-for-age company this preparation and her impressive progress will be rewarded with a trip to Australia....

Imperatriz denied perfect Australian start

Backers of New Zealand sprinter Imperatriz were almost counting their winnings with 100m to go in the Group 1 Canterbury Stakes (1300m) at Randwick on...

2023 Canterbury Stakes preview & best bets | Saturday, March 4

The Group 1 Canterbury Stakes is the featured event out at Randwick on Saturday, and HorseBetting's Nathan Keven presents his preview for the event.

Derby trip a plus for Dynastic

Mark Walker is under no illusion about the enormity of the task ahead of Dynastic in this weekend’s Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) at...

Walker tops 2YO podium at Matamata

Local mentor Mark Walker was on top of the podium at Matamata on Saturday when he claimed the two juvenile feature races on the day....
Imperatriz

Newmarket tilt for Imperatriz

After a dazzling performance in winning Saturday’s Group 1 BCD Group Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa, connections of star four-year-old Imperatriz have decided to raise...
Imperatriz

Te Rapa wrap: Imperatriz, Sharp ‘N’ Smart star with G1 wins

Te Rapa hosted a great day of Group 1 racing on Saturday with the highlight being the effortless win of class mare Imperatriz in the...
Imperatriz

Imperatriz the Queen of Te Rapa

In a field that oozed quality from top to bottom with half of the twelve runners boasting wins at Group One level it was flying...
Imperatriz

Imperatriz thriving ahead of BCD Group Sprint

Trainer Mark Walker is looking forward to Saturday’s bumper meeting at Te Rapa where he has strong chances in both Group One races – the...

Te Akau team Dunedin-bound

Group One winner Prise De Fer will venture south this weekend to contest the Group 3 White Robe Lodge (1600m) at Wingatui. The Mark Walker-trained...

Class reigns supreme in the Westbury Classic

Triple Group One winner Imperatriz was sent out an odds-on favourite to win the Group 2 Westbury Classic (1400m) at Pukekohe on Saturday and favourite...

Imperatriz completes Railway treble for Te Akau

New Zealand’s syndication powerhouse Te Akau Racing landed their third consecutive victory in the iconic Group 1 Sistema Railway (1200m) on New Year’s Day, but...

Imperatriz on track for Railway

Group One winner Imperatriz is on track to head to the Group 1 Railway (1200m) at Te Rapa on New Year’s Day following her 850m...
Romancing The Moon

Rollercoaster day for Te Akau Racing

Saturday was a day of undoubted highlights for Matamata trainer Mark Walker, with a winning treble that encompassed a trifecta and a first-four, but one...
Defibrillate

Group One homecoming for Defibrillate

Graham Richardson is hoping for the perfect homecoming for Defibrillate when he contests the Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m) at Hastings on Saturday. After...
Stella Splendida

Tough decision looming for Bosson

Opie Bosson will have a tough decision to make in the coming months in the lead-up to the Group 1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000...

Bosson has kept close tabs on Tarzino mount

Opie Bosson hasn’t been aboard Imperatriz since their demolition job in the Group 2 Foxbridge Plate (1200m), but that doesn’t mean the mighty mare has...
La Crique

The clash of the titans looms in Tarzino Trophy

Punters are looking to Hastings in anticipation on Saturday where star mares La Crique and Imperatriz will meet for the first time in the Group...