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Dawn Singleton was due to get married, and recently purchased her wedding dress. Imagine, going from planning a wedding for your daughter, to planning a funeral.

The vet that exmained Imperatriz advised against racing her again , when a vet says it it's not advisable to race her again, it means that the Horse can't race again. And, the Horse should be retired. Vets know what they are talking about, they're the ones that went to university and srudied to become vets. Would you prefer to see her race on and break down, and having to be put down? Also, Opie himself said that he'd hoped that Imperatriz would give him his 100th Group 1!!!!!!

No slippery surface at Woodvile, nor did anyone say the dreaded A word. #Yeeoflittlefaith

Was wondering if anyone has any update on Copy That, the last I heard, he'd gone to Australia for scans and surgery, and had returned to New Zealand. However, I haven't heard anything since.

If I want to refer to Imperatriz as Berri, I can. People are doing that on Te Akau's Facebook page, and no one is getting their knickers in a twist about it.

No idea, that's for Te Akau to decide where she goes.

Berri was meant to be racing again next season, she wasn't going to be retired.

IMPERATRIZ - 10X GROUP 1 CHAMPION RETIRED It is with very mixed emotions that Te Akau Racing announces the retirement of our star mare and champion, Imperatriz. Currently Imperatriz is rated as the No.1 sprinter in the world and No.2 overall on TRC Global Rankings. In 2023, Imperatriz won more Group 1 races (6) than any other horse in the world! Her 2023/24 season has also been nothing short of stellar … with five Group 1 victories in Australia, taking her career tally to ten elite titles. She also recorded a Group 2 win in Australia where she set a new track record, and at her next start broke the very record she had just set. Imperatriz also became the first horse to ever win the MVRC Group 1 Sprint Triple Crown - effectively twice - in both a calendar year (2023) and a racing season (2023/24). Winning both starts as a two-year-old, including the Group 2 Eclipse Stakes, Imperatriz won two Group 1’s over a mile at three to be named New Zealand’s Champion Three-Year-Old. She then added three Group 1’s as a four-year-old to claim the title of New Zealand’s Champion Sprinter/Miler, and in more recent times has made her mark trans-Tasman, lauded by many commentators as the best sprinter in Australia. She set track records at Moonee Valley, then conquered the Flemington straight with Group 1 wins in both the Champions’ Sprint and the Black Caviar Lightning Handicap, the second highest rated sprint race in the world (2023 IFHA). “Imperatriz has been a magnificent race mare, I loved her from the time I set eyes on her at the Magic Millions’ sale. What she has done since has firmly established her as one of the very best race mares Australasia has seen in recent times,” said David Ellis CNZM. “From a filly that was the last to sell as a yearling, she became a Champion racehorse and when Karyn and I saw her win her second Group 1 William Reid at Moonee Valley last month, we couldn’t believe the crowd’s adulation for her, The Valley was a sea of tangerine,” Te Akau’s David Ellis CNZM said. “Her tenacity, courage and sheer determination, combined with the sweetest nature you could imagine, have certainly won the hearts of fans worldwide. The joy she has brought to her owners is indescribable.” Imperatriz won 19 of her 27 starts, including 10 of 13 since 1 January last year, and nearly NZ$7.6 million in prize money. Last weekend, Imperatriz returned home to New Zealand, for a well-deserved break at Te Akau Stud. On her arrival, she underwent an in-depth veterinary ‘warrant of fitness’ to assess her well-being before spelling. Regrettably, these evaluations have led to the difficult but necessary decision to retire her from racing. “Te Akau always puts the well-being of our horses first. The indications are that another high-level racing preparation would not be in her best interests, so whilst sad, the decision is very straightforward. Her welfare is our top priority, and she will retire a happy and sound horse,” David Ellis CNZM said. Purchased by Ellis from the Magic Millions’ sale for A$360,000 (from the draft of Brim Thoroughbreds), Imperatriz is trained by Te Akau’s Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson, and has dominated the racing scene this season. “Imperatriz was simply an incredible race horse - her determination and will to win was supreme. She has been remarkable flag bearer for Te Akau’s new Australian stable and we will be forever indebted to her. It has been such a privilege to train Berri, and she’s been an absolute pleasure by every measure,” said co-trainer Mark Walker. We extend our deepest gratitude to her whole ‘family’ that simply adores her: her owners, Te Akau’s Stable and Stud teams in New Zealand and Cranbourne, with special mention to Te Akau Australia assistant trainer Ben Gleeson, her devoted strapper Jason Levin and track work rider Laura Winks - also Te Akau stable rider Opie Bosson ONZM who forged such a successful partnership with Berri. As Imperatriz embarks on this new chapter, we reflect on her indelible legacy. We eagerly anticipate following her progeny and witnessing what the future holds. While her racing days have drawn to a close and the curtain has fallen, her spirit will continue to inspire and resonate with all who had the privilege of witnessing her greatness. “She's a Berri, Berri good mare, and one that will we forever treasure.”

Very,very sad. Apparently something has been found in a vet check prior to her heading out for a spell, which meant she couldn't race again. Another sad note is that Berri won't be able to give Opie Bosson his 100th Group 1 Win like he hoped she would. Was looking forward to seeing Berri race again next season, but sadly, it wasn't meant to be.

IMPERATRIZ - 10X GROUP 1 CHAMPION RETIRED It is with very mixed emotions that Te Akau Racing announces the retirement of our star mare and champion, Imperatriz. Currently Imperatriz is rated as the No.1 sprinter in the world and No.2 overall on TRC Global Rankings. In 2023, Imperatriz won more Group 1 races (6) than any other horse in the world! Her 2023/24 season has also been nothing short of stellar … with five Group 1 victories in Australia, taking her career tally to ten elite titles. She also recorded a Group 2 win in Australia where she set a new track record, and at her next start broke the very record she had just set. Imperatriz also became the first horse to ever win the MVRC Group 1 Sprint Triple Crown - effectively twice - in both a calendar year (2023) and a racing season (2023/24). Winning both starts as a two-year-old, including the Group 2 Eclipse Stakes, Imperatriz won two Group 1’s over a mile at three to be named New Zealand’s Champion Three-Year-Old. She then added three Group 1’s as a four-year-old to claim the title of New Zealand’s Champion Sprinter/Miler, and in more recent times has made her mark trans-Tasman, lauded by many commentators as the best sprinter in Australia. She set track records at Moonee Valley, then conquered the Flemington straight with Group 1 wins in both the Champions’ Sprint and the Black Caviar Lightning Handicap, the second highest rated sprint race in the world (2023 IFHA). “Imperatriz has been a magnificent race mare, I loved her from the time I set eyes on her at the Magic Millions’ sale. What she has done since has firmly established her as one of the very best race mares Australasia has seen in recent times,” said David Ellis CNZM. “From a filly that was the last to sell as a yearling, she became a Champion racehorse and when Karyn and I saw her win her second Group 1 William Reid at Moonee Valley last month, we couldn’t believe the crowd’s adulation for her, The Valley was a sea of tangerine,” Te Akau’s David Ellis CNZM said. “Her tenacity, courage and sheer determination, combined with the sweetest nature you could imagine, have certainly won the hearts of fans worldwide. The joy she has brought to her owners is indescribable.” Imperatriz won 19 of her 27 starts, including 10 of 13 since 1 January last year, and nearly NZ$7.6 million in prize money. Last weekend, Imperatriz returned home to New Zealand, for a well-deserved break at Te Akau Stud. On her arrival, she underwent an in-depth veterinary ‘warrant of fitness’ to assess her well-being before spelling. Regrettably, these evaluations have led to the difficult but necessary decision to retire her from racing. “Te Akau always puts the well-being of our horses first. The indications are that another high-level racing preparation would not be in her best interests, so whilst sad, the decision is very straightforward. Her welfare is our top priority, and she will retire a happy and sound horse,” David Ellis CNZM said. Purchased by Ellis from the Magic Millions’ sale for A$360,000 (from the draft of Brim Thoroughbreds), Imperatriz is trained by Te Akau’s Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson, and has dominated the racing scene this season. “Imperatriz was simply an incredible race horse - her determination and will to win was supreme. She has been remarkable flag bearer for Te Akau’s new Australian stable and we will be forever indebted to her. It has been such a privilege to train Berri, and she’s been an absolute pleasure by every measure,” said co-trainer Mark Walker. We extend our deepest gratitude to her whole ‘family’ that simply adores her: her owners, Te Akau’s Stable and Stud teams in New Zealand and Cranbourne, with special mention to Te Akau Australia assistant trainer Ben Gleeson, her devoted strapper Jason Levin and track work rider Laura Winks - also Te Akau stable rider Opie Bosson ONZM who forged such a successful partnership with Berri. As Imperatriz embarks on this new chapter, we reflect on her indelible legacy. We eagerly anticipate following her progeny and witnessing what the future holds. While her racing days have drawn to a close and the curtain has fallen, her spirit will continue to inspire and resonate with all who had the privilege of witnessing her greatness. “She's a Berri, Berri good mare, and one that will we forever treasure.

Champion trainer Chris Waller has been chosen to train Winx's $10 million filly. The daughter of Pierro set an Australian record at Inglis' Easter Yearling Sale on Monday, knocked down to Winx's part-owner Debbie Kepitis in a thrilling auction. Speaking to media after the sale, Kepitis said Waller is the one who will train the sale-stopper. Waller has a close association with the family, having trained Winx to win 25 Group 1 wins, including an incredible four Cox Plates in succession.

He shouldn't be allowed to train Horses again after doing what he did. Hope the Horse is ok, and can go on and have a successful career. He shouldn't even be allowed to even look at a Horse, no need for that kind of behaviour whatsoever.

Rock N Roll Doo looking increasingly unlikely for $1m Race by Grins. Owner Brendan James is almost resigned to the fact an untimely and lingering hoof abscess will force Rock N Roll Doo out of the $NZ1m Race By Grins at Cambridge next Friday. The former Victoria Cup and Len Smith Mile winner was scratched from a key lead-up race, the Group 2 Waikato Flying Mile, at Cambridge last night. “I can’t see how he’s going to be right in a week,” James said. “I know we’ve still got a bit of time on our side and things can improve quickly when an abscess bursts, but it’s a question of how much work he’s already missed and will miss as he prepares for one of the hardest races he’ll have raced in.” “We were so thrilled when he got a slot to give him another chance at the Race By Grins (after he had a slot but the trip was aborted last year). We deliberately sent him over early and enlisted Cran Dalgety as caretaker trainer. “The first report back from Cran was glowing after he worked him with one of his nice horses, Republican Party, but soon after the hoof flared up. “The thing with an abscess is that it’s all a matter of time. You can try and draw them out, but it can be days or even weeks before they burst and then it’s like you’ve got a new horse. “Cran’s been waiting and hoping each day for it to burst, but it hasn’t yet and we’re running out of time. "I've spoken to the slot owners (Barrett Homes) to update them and prepare them for what might happen." If Rock N Roll Doo is scratched, the first emergency and horse Barrett Homes would switch to is Kango. James admits he is already looking ahead to a string of other feature races in NZ, including the $NZ110,000 Group 1 Taylor Mile at Auckland’s Alexandra Park on April 26 and the $NZ110,000 Group 1 Messenger at the same track a week later. “Then there’s the Roy Purdon (May 17) and the Auckland Cup (May 24),” James said. “There’s four other nice races over there for him and time to get him ready for them. “Sure, it’s disappointing if he misses the Grins and I’m awfully sorry for Cran (Dalgety), but that’s horses for you. “It’s especially been the case with ‘Hendo’ (Rock N Roll Doo’s stable name). He’s given us some great highs, but some frustrating lows, too. “But this is only minor and it’s more of a timing thing. I’m just thrilled Cran was so excited about how well the horse seemed before the abscess.” If Rock N Roll Doo is scratched, it will leave Australia with just two runners – Better Eclipse and Speak The Truth – in the Race By Grins. But, on the same night, four of the eight runners in the inaugural $NZ600,000 TAB Trot are Australian-trained. They are: Just Believe, Callmethebreeze, Queen Elida and Arcee Phoenix.

A Rock N Roll Doo is a late scratching from the MCMILLAN EQUINE FEEDS PACERS FLYING MILE MOB PACE (Gr2) due to a hoof abcess, no idea if he'll be able to line up in The Race by Grins next week.

You're 100% correct, sadly. I'm a satellite freeview viewer, and sadly no Trackside for me. At least, I've got hrnz.co.nz who allows to watch Trackside along with loveracing.nz.

I don't have a Smart TV, no Trackside on my freeview. Will probably have to tune it in my freeview.

Satellite or UHF? I'm on satellite for Freeview.

Sure is, don't know when it's returning to freeview. I used to watch it in freeview until it wa taken off and out on Sky in April 2014. After the first lockdown I began watching it on Loveracing.nz.

Also, it looks like there' finally going to be a website yoo. Have always wondered why they don't have one, and Trackside is also going back on Freeview. Don't know when that'll be happening.

You can find out here: https://www.racenet.com.au/news/orchestral-wins-2024-group-1-vinery-stud-stakes-at-rosehill-20240328?fbclid=IwAR1HSBqeiRfTqtsCXVJ73ZFsFzQv

Also, hope Michael Dee is in the saddle on the first Tuesday in November!! Mark Twain hopefully get a nice lightweight in the Cup, and Michael Dee is naturally a lightweight rider!!

I agree, a very well deserved retirement, Zaaki had nothing left to prove. No use racing him until he breaks down, retire him while he's sound and happy.

Impressive last-start Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) winner Pulchritudinous will continue her racing career in Australia following her sale this week. The Chad Ormsby-trained filly has been the subject of interest from prospective buyers from around the globe, care of her commanding Oaks victory, which came just eight days after a strong win in the Gr.2 Lowland Stakes (2000m). The daughter of Wrote will join the stable of Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott after a deal was brokered by bloodstock agent Phill Cataldo in conjunction with the Waterhouse-Bott team. The winner of three of her seven starts, the staying-bred three-year-old flagged her ability last spring when winning a 1400m maiden at Tauranga, but has taken giant strides more latterly as one of the elite members of the three-year-old crop. With the Lowland Stakes postponed and relocated to Taupo this year due to the abandonment of the Hastings meeting on which the fillies feature was originally carded, plans for Pulchritudinous to join the Waterhouse-Bott stable sooner were thwarted. “She’s a filly that we have been following closely based on Rob’s (Waterhouse) form,” Bott said. “Rob has helped us buy a lot of horses out of New Zealand in the tried-horse space, which have been very good to the stable over a long period of time. This is a filly that Rob identified pretty early. We actually tried to buy her after the Lowland, but the (short) time-frame (to the Oaks) didn’t allow vetting in time. “From Rob’s data standpoint, it was no surprise to see her come out and win the Oaks and we were lucky we had great support on the filly and were able to secure her for the stable.” Waterhouse and Bott are keen to assess the filly when she arrives next week, but given the close proximity to the Gr.1 Australian Oaks (2400m) following a sale-pending few weeks, other three-year-old targets are more likely. “She will arrive over here on Monday and we will keep going with her this preparation,” Bott said. “With the timing of the Australian Oaks it might be a bit of a tight turnaround. “At this stage we are looking at all of the Group One targets for three-year-olds in that middle distance range. The Australasian Oaks (Gr.1, 2000m) and the South Australian Derby (Gr.1, 2500m) are now worth $1 million each and then there is the Queensland Oaks (Gr.1, 2200m) and Queensland Derby (Gr.1, 2400m) as well.” Bott said the eyes and ears of respected bloodstock agent Phill Cataldo were a significant assist and they were buoyed by his positive feedback. “I was at Tauranga the day that she won (in October) and I thought she was most impressive that day,” Cataldo said. “She presented as a great type. I thought she was a real classic style of filly. She came onto the radar that day and I had been watching her ever since and tried to buy her straight after the Lowland. “Hence I thought we were always at the front of the queue and I’m delighted she will be joining Gai and Adrian. She’s a stunning filly with plenty of upside.” Pulchritudinous was the first Group One winner for Chad Ormsby, who only trains a small team and is most-noted as a trader of horses under his Riverrock Farm banner. Ormsby purchased the daughter of Wrote out of Milan Park’s 2022 New Zealand Bloodstock Book 2 Yearling Sale draft for $32,500 as a pinhook prospect for the Ready To Run Sale later that year, however, she failed to meet her $50,000 reserve. Ormsby backed his judgement in the filly, who he always envisaged would be a middle-distance type, and brought in partners including Chris Grace, Jason Walker and his mother-in-law Jane and her partner Darren Roach to race the filly. “It is bitter-sweet to sell her, but that’s the business we’re in,” Ormsby said. “As much as it didn’t feel quite right to sell her, it is the right thing at this stage of our career and pathway we are taking. We move on to the next one hopefully. “I’m delighted for our owners as they all jumped on board with the hope to sell her at some point and the fact that we did get a Group One out of her sealed the deal and we were able to enjoy that along the way. It’s a case of having the cake and eating it too.” The hands-on horseman said the New Zealand Oaks would long hold fond memories, with his young family on-course to witness the Group One triumph. Additionally the fact he selected Pulchritudinous as a yearling and was able to take her through to being a Group One winner was particularly special. Ormsby wished the new connections well and believes there is plenty of upside. “She has hit a rich vein of form and with fillies when they hit that form they can be very hard to beat,” he said. “I feel like with time there is a lot more in store for her and from what I feel even in this last week, she is a filly I think will mature into a Group One winner over a mile.”