Imperador, a classic winner in his native Argentina and a Grade 2 winner in the U.S., has been retired from racing to begin his stallion career at Haras Chenaut in Argentina, the South American publication Turf Diario reports.
The 6-year-old son of Treasure Beach finished his on-track career with four wins in 14 starts, earning $538,268. He last raced for the partnership of Bonne Chance Farm and Stud RDI, trained by Paulo Lobo.
Born in Argentina, Imperador began racing in his hime country as a 3-year-old, in a season that was highlighted by a victory in the Group 1 Argentine 2,000 Guineas. He added another Group 1 win as a 4-year-old in the Miguel Alfredo Martinez de Hoz.
Over the summer of 2020, Imperador was relocated to the U.S., where he quickly jumped into graded stakes competition. The following season, he finished second in the G1 United Nations Stakes at Monmouth Park, and he closed his career with a victory in the G2 Calumet Turf Cup Stakes at Kentucky Downs.
Though he will stand in Argentina, Beto Figueiredo told Turf Diario that Brazilian-based Stud RDI will support Imperador with mares.
Bred by Haras Rio Dois Irmaos S. R. L., Imperador is out of the British-born Danehill mare Duchess Royale.
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