IMPERIOUS DESTINY was purchased by the Hollywood Syndicate, at the BSA National Yearling Sale 2021. Bred by Lammerskraal Stud, she was sired by Visionaire and is out of the mare Imperious Star (Navarone).
Name: IMPERIOUS DESTINY
Name Meaning: The name plays off the Dam and Grand Dam’s name. Anthony Delpech rode the Grand Dam IMPERIOUS SUE to victory in the 1998 J&B Met.
Named By: Owen Heffer
Sex: Chestnut Filly
Sire: Visionaire (USA)
Dam: Imperious Star
Damsire: Navarone (USA)
DOB: 15 August 2019
Breeder: Lammerskraal Stud
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Record: 3-1-2
UPDATES – IMPERIOUS DESTINY
May 1st, 2023
422 – IMPERIOUS DESTINY went from gun to tape to win the first race over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack today. She was given a perfect ride by Sporting Post-sponsored jockey Tristan Godden and was brought to the course in perfect condition by Hollywoodbets-sponsored trainer Alyson Wright. She is bred by Lammerskraal Stud.
March 22nd, 2022
Imperious Destiny finished 4th at Hollywoodbets Scottsville over 1200m in a fillies and mares Maiden Plate.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: The distance was too short for her, good run. She should win soon over the right trip.
August 23rd, 2022
She galloped at HW Greyville on the 15th. Aiming to run her on the 25th September, but will monitor her well being.
April 15th, 2021
The Hollywood Syndicate purchased North Star Lady who is a chestnut filly by Visionaire out of the dam Imperious Star (by Navarone) at the BSA National Yearling Sale 2021 (Lot 63). She is bred by Lammerskraal Stud.
Breeding
By VISIONAIRE (USA) (2005 – Stud USA 2010, Imp. 2011), Champion Freshman sire in 2015 in SA. 5 wins, at 1300 – 1700m, inc. King’s Bishop S, Gr.1, Gotham S, Gr.3, 3rd Risen Star S, Gr.3, Northern Dancer S, Gr.3, etc. Sire in USA of SW BACOPA BREEZE. Leading First Season Sire in 2014-15. Leading Second Season Sire in 2015-16. Sire in SA of wnrs TAKINGTHEPEACE (Gr.1), HEAPS OF FUN, ROYAL PLEASURE, AFRICA RISING, THE THINKER, Visuality (Gr.1/p), Lala (s/p), Vilakazi (s/p), Spiritofthegroove (s/p), Fantasy Quest (s/p), In Cahoots (s/p), Blonde Vision (s/p), Breakfast Club, Crazy Vision, Supercilios, etc.
The dam IMPERIOUS STAR, 5 wins, R687,880, at 3, 1200 – 2000m, inc. Woolavington 2000, Gr.1, Umzimkhulu Stakes, Gr.3, placed 4 times, inc. 2nd Garden Province Stakes, Gr.1, Half sister to BLUE HEATHER (dam of Big Cat); dam of 4 previous foals; 3 runners; 3 winners inc.:
Double Appeal (13 c. by Trippi (USA)): winner, R224,450, at 2, 1160m, placed 6 times, inc. 3rd SA Nursery Gr.1.
Celestial Prince (15 c. by Duke Of Marmalade (IRE)): 2 wins, R150,950, 1900 – 2400m, placed 4 times.
Imperious Duke (16 c. by Duke Of Marmalade (IRE)): winner, R52,500, at 4, 2200m, placed twice.
Imperious Light (18 c. by Gimmethegreenlight (AUS)): 2-y-o unraced