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  • Richards Secures Breeders' Quinella

    Monday, 6th September 2021

    It was back to business as usual for Jamie Richards and Te Akau Racing at Te Rapa on Saturday when they secured the quinella in the first feature race on the card, the Gr3 Cambridge Stud Northland Breeders' Stakes (1200m), with exciting 3YOs Imperatriz and I Wish I Win. Imperatriz had caused some concern as she made her way to the start, pig rooting on several occasions, however a quick adjustment to the saddle by rider Danielle Johnson had her back on an even keel as she justified some heavy support to take out her second win at stakes level having been successful in the Gr2 Eclipse Stakes (1200m) at Ellerslie on New Year's Day. According to NZ Racing Desk, it was the second win in succession in the race for Richards and Te Akau Racing after Need I Say More took out the event in 2020, whilst Heroic Valour was also successful for the stable in 2016. Imperatriz pleased Richards with the manner of her victory. "It was a good tough win and she's a filly we've got a lot of time for," he said. "She was given a lovely ride by Danielle, who ended up in the perfect spot, and pinned her ears back and had a go. The second horse, I Wish I Win, is also very good." Purchased by David Ellis in Australia, Imperatriz is owned by the Te Akau Invincible Empress Racing Partnership.