Champion Kiwi mare Imperatriz is set to shoulder 58kg as she vies for her 10th Group 1 triumph in Saturday’s $1.5 million Newmarket Handicap (1200m).
With weights unveiled Monday evening, Imperatriz leads the pack in her bid for glory.
Notable contenders include Buenos Noches (55.5kg), Bella Nipotina (55.5kg), Private Eye (58kg), Espiona (54.5kg), Magic Time (53kg), and Ruthless Dame (53.5kg).
Trainer Joe Pride hints at Private Eye’s likely participation in the Challenge Stakes at Randwick.
With up to 24 slots available, every nominee is poised for action pending acceptance on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, in Sydney, 13 hopefuls, including Everest champion Think About It, eye the $750,000 Canterbury Stakes, with Imperatriz’s nominated despite being committed to the Newmarket Handicap.
