Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted April 3 Journalists Share Posted April 3 Superstar sprinter Imperatriz. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Opie Bosson attributes Imperatriz’s ascent to the top of the sprinting ranks in the past year to her remarkable resilience, emphasising her ability to remain “niggle-free.” Trained by Mark Walker, the five-year-old star mare enters Saturday’s Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes (1200m) at Randwick with an impressive ten Group 1 victories, having suffered only one defeat since her last Sydney appearance in March 2023. Bosson, speaking to Racing NSW, highlighted Imperatriz’s remarkable consistency, stating, “She’s hardly missed a beat since then, she’s got a pretty good record.” He further elaborated on her physical condition, noting, “I just think she’s niggle-free. “She’s always had a lot of issues with her back but she’s overcome a lot of them with maturity and she’s got a bit stronger. She always puts in. The last two preparations have been pretty much faultless.” Anticipating the upcoming race, Bosson expressed confidence in Imperatriz’s ability to handle the unique challenges of the Sydney track “She’s got the form on the board. People are worried about the Sydney way around but I’m not too worried about that, she’s won that way around before back home. “My biggest query is if we get too much rain but she has won on a heavy track.” 2024 TJ Smith Stakes Final Field 1. I Wish I Win (4) T: Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman J: James McDonald W: 58.5kg F: x23x1 Age: 5YO Color: Black Sex: Gelding Sire: Savabeel Dam: Make A Wish (NZ) +260 -153.85 2. Private Eye (14) T: Joseph Pride J: Blake Shinn W: 58.5kg F: 062×2 Age: 6YO Color: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Al Maher Dam: Confidential Queen +2000 +380 3. Mazu (12) T: Joseph Pride J: Tim Clark W: 58.5kg F: 5×450 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Maurice (JPN) Dam: Chatelaine +2500 +450 4. Coal Crusher (10) T: Joseph Pride J: Tyler Schiller W: 58.5kg F: 5452x Age: 6YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Gelding Sire: Turffontein Dam: Media Academy +7000 +1300 5. Aft Cabin (8) T: James Cummings J: Zac Purton W: 58.5kg F: 03×94 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Horse Sire: Astern Dam: Shelters +1300 +260 6. Buenos Noches (15) T: Matthew Smith J: Ben Melham W: 58.5kg F: 094×2 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Horse Sire: Supido Dam: Koi +5000 +900 7. Johnny Rocker (3) T: Nick Ryan J: Mark Zahra W: 58.5kg F: 2172x Age: 4YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Horse Sire: Jukebox Dam: Margene +2500 +450 8. Imperatriz (6) T: Mark Walker J: Opie Bosson W: 56.5kg F: 121×1 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: I Am Invincible Dam: Berimbau +200 -200 9. Bella Nipotina (11) T: Ciaron Maher J: Craig Williams W: 56.5kg F: 454×5 Age: 6YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Mare Sire: Pride of Dubai Dam: Bella Orfana +1300 +260 10. Espiona (13) T: Chris Waller J: Nash Rawiller W: 56.5kg F: 33×41 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Extreme Choice Dam: Dahooil (NZ) +1400 +280 11. Sunshine In Paris (7) T: Annabel Neasham J: Jason Collett W: 56.5kg F: 2x1x1 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Invader Dam: Zenaida (NZ) +700 +150 12. Cylinder (7) T: James Cummings J: Jamie Kah W: 56.5kg F: 016×0 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Exceed And Excel Dam: Circular +3300 +600 13. Magic Time (1) T: Grahame Begg J: Michael Dee W: 56.5kg F: 6×131 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Hellbent Dam: Time Awaits +1400 +280 14. Chain Of Lightning (2) T: Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman J: Damian Lane W: 56.5kg F: 10×07 Age: 5YO Color: Grey Sex: Mare Sire: Fighting Sun Dam: Magic Art +2500 +450 15. Willinga Beast (5) T: Kris Lees J: Dylan Gibbons W: 56.5kg F: 2×555 Age: 4YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Mare Sire: Snitzel Dam: Time Check (USA) +30000 +6600 Horse racing news View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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