Imperial Ruler (USA) Horse
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Imperial Ruler is a 4yo bay horse from the United States, trained by Ismael Bahena. He is by Classic Empire out of Pretty Perfection. To date he has captured one victory. On 20 Mar 2026 at Turfway Park, Imperial Ruler earned his most notable triumph, netting $23,000.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Churchill Downs 26-Apr-26 1207m R8 Race 8 $7,200 (of $36,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:09.720, SP: 21.00 broke outwardly, stalked from the four path, bid four wide in upper stretch, led into the final furlong but got outkicked by an outer bidder late and held place. 1st Shadow Coast ( L Saez 124 ) 2nd Imperial Ruler ( Y L Correa 124 ) 0.75L 3rd Guardian ( I O Jr 124 ) 1.75L See full results | Y L Correa 56.2kg 0.75L | 2 (7) |
| Keeneland 09-Apr-26 1408m R2 Race 2 $612 (of $49,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:25.190, SP: 13.00 prompted the leaders from the three path and between horses into the turn then weakened with five sixteenths to go. 1st Mischief Mania ( J Ortiz 118 ) 2nd Il Cavallino ( G Saez 124 ) 1.75L 3rd Just Deal ( A Fresu 124 ) 3.50L 10th Imperial Ruler ( S Pauly 126 , Cd 121 ) 22.05L See full results | S Pauly 57.2kg, Cd 54.9kg 22.05L | 10 (11) |
| Turfway Park 20-Mar-26 1207m R5 Md $14,490 (of $23,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:11.840, SP: 2.25 vied two wide and between horses, cleared in hand at the quarter pole, was set down in upper stretch and held sway under a drive. 1st Imperial Ruler ( A Beschizza 125 ) 2nd Cocktails N Dreams ( G Lagunes 125 ) 2.50L 3rd Cause Ima Boss ( C Roman 125 ) 0.75L See full results | A Beschizza 56.7kg | 1 (12) |
| Churchill Downs 21-Jun-25 1410m FIRM R5 Md $849 (of $62,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:22.530, SP: 17.00 pulled forward while rank along the inside, tracked the leading quartet around the turn, chased into the lane and weakened. 1st Mobster ( F Geroux 124 ) 2nd Ferris Star ( J Bealmear 118 ) 3.75L 3rd Mellifluous ( R Arrieta 124 ) 2.75L 8th Imperial Ruler ( J Torres 118 ) 14.50L See full results | J Torres 53.5kg 14.50L | 8 (9) |
| Churchill Downs 26-May-25 1210m FIRM R5 Md $9,600 (of $48,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:10.410, SP: 11.00 pressed the pace two wide and made a two wide bid leaving the quarter pole to gain a short lead, then was engaged by the winner nearing the furlong marker and could not go with that rival while being second best. 1st Outdoor Cat ( L Saez 118 ) 2nd Imperial Ruler ( E Morales 118 ) 4.25L 3rd Kensington Cove ( J Bealmear 124 ) 2.50L See full results | E Morales 53.5kg 4.25L | 2 (10) |
| Keeneland 12-Apr-25 1810m GOOD R10 Md $663 (of $53,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:53.240, SP: 21.00 set a clear pace in the two path, but was headed by an outer bidder at the three furlong pole and faded. 1st Tavern Time ( J Ortiz 118 ) 2nd Task Force ( F Prat 118 ) 0.75L 3rd Helm Place ( E Morales 118 ) 6.00L 6th Imperial Ruler ( I Moncada 118 , Cd 123 ) 26.50L See full results | I Moncada 53.5kg, Cd 55.8kg 26.50L | 6 (9) |
| Churchill Downs 01-Dec-24 1610m GOOD R8 Md $1,251 (of $120,001) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:37.530, SP: 26.00 was a bit reluctant to load, broke a step slow and got outrun along the inside. 1st Hard As Life ( G Corrales 119 ) 2nd Culture War ( L Saez 119 ) 0.75L 3rd Anegada ( E Morales 119 ) 2.50L 11th Imperial Ruler ( G Ashton 119 ) 18.00L See full results | G Ashton 54kg 18.00L | 11 (12) |