After a simply outstanding season, Te Akau Racing's golden girl Imperatriz came away with the top honors at Sunday nights Horse of the Year Awards, after completely dominating throughout the 2023/2024 season. The 5 time Group One winner was the first New Zealand horse in 40 years to achieve this feat in a single season in Australia, with a total of 6 wins and two placings from her 8 starts at elite level.