Gun New Zealand mare Imperatriz blitzed her own track record in her barnstorming win in Friday night’s Moir Stakes 2023 ahead of more Group 1 targets in Melbourne this spring.

2023 Moir Stakes winner Imperatriz broke her own track record for her sixth Group 1 success. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos.

The speedy daughter of I Am Invincible made it three-from-three at the tight Moonee Valley circuit letting down late to easily account for her rivals in the Group 1 $750,000 Moir Stakes (1000m) under the lights.

She came off a win fresh in the Group 2 McEwen Stakes at the same track and trip winning by 2.5 lengths first-up.

The Mark Walker-trained sprinter was equally as dominant second-up saluting in a slick 56.47 seconds to break her own 1000m track record.

After balancing up on the short straight Imperatriz ($1.65F) ran over the top of the brave runner-up Asfoora ($8) for her one-length success to become a six-time Group 1 champion.

Third went to Queenslander Uncommon James ($8.50) who finished 2.25 lengths off the odds-on winner.

Jockey Opie Bosson flew in for the ride aboard the now six-time Group 1 winner and was thrilled to partner her for her second elite level success down under adding to the William Reid Stakes from the autumn.

“Credit to the team … she’s a privilege to ride,” Bosson told the media post-win.

“She just gives you an amazing feeling when she lets down… I was a little bit worried today, she was a bit fresh, she tried to buck me off going to the start but onwards and upwards I think.”

Walker confirmed plans to remain in Victoria with Imperatriz who has won her past three on the trot in Melbourne despite the $20 million prize on offer for Randwick’s The Everest slot-race on October 14.

“She’s so happy here I don’t see any sense on putting her on a float,” Walker, who now has stables based at Cranbourne, said.

“They’re prestigious races and she’s loving it down here.”

The mare’s next-up assignment will be a return to The Valley on Cox Plate Day, October 28, for the Group 1 $2 million Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes (1200m).

Imperatriz is already at a very short quote of $1.70 in all-in 2023 Manikato Stakes betting at race sponsor Ladbrokes.com.au.

From there she is likely to head to Flemington over the Melbourne Cup Carnival for the Group 1 $3 million Darley Champions Sprint (1200m) on November 11.

Pre-nomination 2023 Champions Sprints odds online at Ladbrokes.com.au have her as the $3 favourite and are available in full by clicking here.

2023 Moir Stakes Results & Finishing Order

Table Credit: Racing Australia.