Imperatriz looking to silence doubters in TJ Smith Stakes

Imperatriz
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

I Wish I Win Silks

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
Private Eye Silks

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
Mazu Silks

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
Coal Crusher Silks

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
Aft Cabin Silks

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
Buenos Noches Silks

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
Johnny Rocker Silks

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
Imperatriz Silks

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
Bella Nipotina Silks

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
Espiona Silks

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
Sunshine In Paris Silks

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)
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+150
Cylinder Silks

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
Magic Time Silks

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
Chain Of Lightning Silks

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
Willinga Beast Silks

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

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