Impero (2019) Horse

Foal Date

01-May-19

Colour

bay

Sire

Zoffany

Dam

On A Pedestal

Prize Money

113496

Trainer

C Collins

Owners

Angie O'Sullivan

About

Impero, a 7yo b trained by C. Collins, is by Zoffany out of On A Pedestal. The horse has won five races so far. On 12 Apr 2025 at Ballinrobe, Impero secured its biggest win, earning $20000.00 Hcph.

Raced At

Galway • Kelso • Punchestown • Ballinrobe • Musselburgh • Cheltenham • Downpatrick • Listowel • Dundalk • Gowran Park • Killarney • Roscommon • Down Royal • Limerick • Curragh • Naas • Leopardstown

Race Record

Event Summary	Runner Stats	Rank
Galway 02-Aug-25 2380m SOFT R8 Hcp (of $18,001) Barrier 15, Winning Time: 02:35.990, SP: 10.00 1st Thatwilldoso ( R Cleary 133 ) 2nd Burren Song ( S Coen 138 ) 0.50L 3rd Navy Waters ( N Crosse 135 ) 2.75L 17th Impero ( G Carroll 137 ) 49.65L See full results	G Carroll 62.1kg 49.6kgL	17 (18)
Stratford 17-Jun-25 3280m GOOD R4 CL3 HcpH $1,780 (of $14,411), Winning Time: 03:47.800, SP: 2.63 Tracked winner, not fluent 2nd, lost 2nd 4th, pushed along in 3rd and outpaced turning in, no chance 1st Carrigeen Kampala ( J J Burke 154 ) 2nd Everyonesgame ( L Pinchin 144 ) 6.50L 3rd Impero ( J Gainford 168 ) 14.00L See full results	J Gainford 76.2kg 14.00L	3 (4)
Kelso 25-May-25 3270m GOOD R4 CL2 HcpH $10,406 (of $19,674), Winning Time: 03:50.870, SP: 3.50 Chased leader, not fluent 4 out, not fluent 3 out, led approaching last, ridden briefly run-in, readily 1st Impero ( J Gainford 168 ) 2nd Simple Star ( H Brooke 142 ) 10.00L 3rd Rewired ( H Reed 154 ) 11.00L See full results	J Gainford 76.2kg	1 (5)
Punchestown 29-Apr-25 3350m SOFT R3 CL1 HcpH (of $49,998), Winning Time: 04:02.800, SP: 15.00 Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th and no impression before last, no extra run-in 1st Ascending Lark ( P V O'brien 146 ) 2nd Wilful ( R P Mclernon 147 ) 0.75L 3rd Irish Panther ( C Cullinan 144 , Cd 137 ) 2.25L 10th Impero ( D Gilligan 146 ) 14.85L See full results	D Gilligan 66.2kg 14.85L	10 (17)
Ballinrobe 12-Apr-25 3390m GOOD R3 HcpH $12,000 (of $20,000), Winning Time: 04:11.100, SP: 5.00 Prominent, 3rd 2 out, soon pushed along, headway into 2nd approaching last, ridden and led after last, kept on well 1st Impero ( D Gilligan 157 ) 2nd Extrapolation ( D Mullins 159 ) 2.25L 3rd Baltic Bird ( P M O'brien 161 ) 2.50L See full results	D Gilligan 71.2kg	1 (8)
Ascot 21-Dec-24 3160m SOFT R6 CL1 HcpH (of $122,962), Winning Time: 03:44.100, SP: 23.00 Mid-division, not fluent 3rd, weakened before 2 out 1st Fiercely Proud ( K Woods 153 ) 2nd Kabral Du Mathan ( H Cobden 156 ) 0.15L 3rd Be Aware ( H Skelton 162 ) 17.00L 9th Impero ( D Gilligan 152 , Cd 155 ) 52.40L See full results	D Gilligan 68.9kg, Cd 70.3kg 52.4kgL	9 (12)
Musselburgh 28-Nov-24 3980m SOFT R1 CL4 NvH $3,812 (of $6,886), Winning Time: 08:27.790, SP: 1.53 Made all, mistake 8th, going well 3 out, clear when not fluent last, easily 1st Impero ( C P Millar 161 , Cd 166 ) 2nd Ollie La Ba Ba ( G B Noonan 161 , Cd 158 ) 7.00L 3rd Shattered Soldier ( A Wedge 154 ) 8.25L See full results	C P Millar 73kg, Cd 75.3kg	1 (4)
Cheltenham 25-Oct-24 3300m GOOD R7 CL3 HcpH $9,803 (of $17,706), Winning Time: 03:55.270, SP: 7.00 Chased leaders, mistake 4 out, hit next, went 2nd 2 out, ridden to lead and edged left run-in, stayed on and laways doing enough 1st Impero ( D J Gilligan 157 ) 2nd Norman Fletcher ( J Turner 158 , Cd 152 ) 0.75L 3rd Aucunrisque ( F Gordon 168 ) 4.00L See full results	D J Gilligan 71.2kg	1 (10)
Downpatrick 12-Oct-24 3480m SOFT R1 MdH $6,000 (of $10,000), Winning Time: 04:15.700, SP: 1.83 Led, 3 lengths clear halfway, reduced advantage 3 out and joined briefly last, soon ridden and drew clear inside final 150 yards 1st Impero ( J C Gainford 166 ) 2nd Whispering Hopes ( J W Kennedy 158 ) 7.00L 3rd In The Trenches ( K M Donoghue 165 ) 15.50L See full results	J C Gainford 75.3kg	1 (7)
Listowel 25-Sep-24 3620m SOFT R3 HcpH $2,500 (of $7,891), Winning Time: 04:56.070, SP: 11/1 Disputed lead, headed before 6th, headway to dispute lead before 2 out, headed approaching last, kept on run-in, no match for winner 1st King Kali ( K C Sexton 159 ) 2nd Impero ( J C Gainford 159 ) 2.50L 3rd Clonbury Bridge ( C G O'dwyer 165 ) 7.00L See full results	J C Gainford 72.1kg 2.50L	2 (15)
Dundalk 15-Aug-24 2150m GOOD R7 Hcp (of $31,565), Winning Time: 02:17.140, SP: 40/1 Held up, ridden towards rear over 2f out, soon no impression 1st Ameerat Jumaira ( N G Mccullagh 119 ) 2nd Star Harbour ( A Caffrey 145 ) 0.75L 3rd Slieve Binnian ( R P Whelan 128 ) 0.50L 8th Impero ( J Cleary 120 ) 13.00L See full results	J Cleary 54.4kg 13.00L	8 (9)
Dundalk 09-Mar-24 2410m GOOD R8 Hcp (of $8,348) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 02:34.660, SP: 14/1 Mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra 1st Satono Chevalier ( S Foley 127 ) 2nd Star Harbour ( A Caffrey 141 ) 0.50L 3rd Palace Rock ( J J G Ryan 122 ) 0.75L 7th Impero ( J Cleary 126 ) 9.75L See full results	J Cleary 57.2kg 9.75L	7 (9)
Dundalk 10-Feb-24 3220m GOOD R3 Hcp $3,100 (of $8,230) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 03:32.510, SP: 10/3 Towards rear, progress into 3rd entering straight, soon ridden, moderate 3rd and no impression on winner 1 1/2f out, went moderate 2nd inside final furlong, kept on one pace, not trouble winner 1st Tyson Fury ( D King 144 ) 2nd Impero ( J Cleary 127 ) 5.50L 3rd Raving Royal ( J A Heffernan 127 ) 2.25L See full results	J Cleary 57.6kg 5.50L	2 (7)
Dundalk 17-Jan-24 2410m GOOD R1 Md $2,200 (of $5,841) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 02:39.130, SP: 13/2 Disputed briefly, soon settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, travelled well to close 2f out, ridden to dispute briefly 1f out, pressed leader in 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace closing stages 1st Gran Caballo ( H J Horgan 135 ) 2nd Impero ( J Cleary 138 ) 0.50L 3rd Moab ( P A Harnett 135 ) 3.25L See full results	J Cleary 62.6kg 0.50L	2 (12)
Gowran Park 06-Sep-23 2780m GOOD R7 Md $550 (of $6,600) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 03:01.250, SP: 4/1 Led and disputed early, tracked leader after 2f, 3rd halfway, ridden 2 1/2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace 1st A Piece Of Heaven ( G M Ryan 135 ) 2nd Uxmal ( D P Mcdonogh 135 ) 2.75L 3rd The Mediator ( C D Hayes 135 ) 5.00L 4th Impero ( J Cleary 135 ) 10.00L See full results	J Cleary 61.2kg 10.00L	4 (12)
Killarney 19-Jul-23 3390m SOFT R6 Hcp $1,650 (of $9,900) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 03:54.220, SP: 22/1 Mid-division, pushed along from 2f out and ridden over 1f out, kept on well without threatening to go 3rd close home, never nearer 1st Chally Chute ( R P Whelan 140 ) 2nd Black Hawk Eagle ( C T Keane 129 ) 1.50L 3rd Impero ( J Cleary 132 ) 2.75L See full results	J Cleary 59.9kg 2.75L	3 (14)
Roscommon 05-Jul-23 2350m SOFT R8 Md $600 (of $7,200) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 02:39.990, SP: 12/1 Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 5th and pushed along under 2f out, briefly short of room over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong 1st Glan ( D P Mcdonogh 130 ) 2nd Banned ( D Mcmonagle 130 ) 0.50L 3rd Ash Tree Meadow ( B M Coen 135 ) 0.50L 4th Impero ( J Cleary 135 ) 3.25L See full results	J Cleary 61.2kg 3.25L	4 (14)
Down Royal 24-Jun-23 2570m GOOD R7 CLMd $2,200 (of $11,001) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 02:48.120, SP: 8.50 Mid-division, 6th halfway, switched left under 2f out and 5th on outer 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to go 2nd on line 1st Merlin Giant ( C T Keane 135 ) 2nd Impero ( J Cleary 135 , Cd 142 ) 3.00L 3rd Wasthatok ( C D Maxwell 135 ) 0.00L See full results	J Cleary 61.2kg, Cd 64.4kg 3.00L	2 (10)
Killarney 17-May-23 2860m SOFT R7 CL $1,500 (of $15,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 03:11.650, SP: 81.00 Mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden and some headway under 2f out, 3rd over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace 1st Taipan ( S Foley 133 ) 2nd Hms Seahorse ( C D Hayes 138 ) 3.25L 3rd Impero ( G M Ryan 130 ) 5.00L See full results	G M Ryan 59kg 5.00L	3 (7)
Punchestown 31-Dec-22 3310m SOFT R3 MdH (of $12,501), Winning Time: 04:25.000, SP: 17.00 Tracked leaders, took keen hold, 6th halfway, pushed along in 6th after 2 out, ridden and no extra before last 1st Sir Allen ( C M Quirke 154 ) 2nd Calico ( S Ewing 147 ) 2.00L 3rd Sinbad Le Marin ( P Townend 154 ) 2.25L 10th Impero ( B J Cooper 154 ) 18.75L See full results	B J Cooper 69.9kg 18.75L	10 (20)
Punchestown 20-Nov-22 3310m SOFT R2 H (of $13,999), Winning Time: 04:11.000, SP: 7.00 Disputed, led after 2nd, slight mistake 3 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, weakened before last 1st Nusret ( D A Jacob 154 ) 2nd Morning Soldier ( D E Mullins 154 ) 6.00L 3rd Calico ( J W Kennedy 147 ) 2.50L 7th Impero ( B J Cooper 154 ) 20.75L See full results	B J Cooper 69.9kg 20.75L	7 (16)
Galway 29-Oct-22 3300m SOFT R1 MdH $2,500 (of $12,501), Winning Time: 04:07.700, SP: 3.50 Mid-division, 7th halfway, headway into 4th before 2 out, 3rd when not fluent last, ridden and kept on run-in to go 2nd final 100 yards, no impression on winner 1st Common Practice ( M P Walsh 154 ) 2nd Impero ( B Hayes 154 ) 3.50L 3rd Circus Act ( G Brouder 147 ) 0.50L See full results	B Hayes 69.9kg 3.50L	2 (14)
Down Royal 23-Jul-22 2080m GOOD R3 CLMd $2,000 (of $20,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:13.400, SP: 4.00 Tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along to challenge over 2f out, soon edged right and bumped rival, slightly short of room 2f out, ridden and no impression in 3rd from over 1f out 1st Hazy Mehmory ( C T Keane 129 ) 2nd Free To Party ( B M Coen 134 ) 3.75L 3rd Impero ( G M Ryan 134 ) 11.75L See full results	G M Ryan 60.8kg 11.75L	3 (10)
Limerick 08-Jul-22 2510m GOOD R7 CLHcp (of $12,000) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 02:47.150, SP: 11/8 Tracked leaders and 3rd halfway, pushed along from 2f out, dropped to 4th and switched to outer over 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong 1st All Class ( D J Gilligan 131 ) 2nd S'all Good Man ( D W O'connor 128 ) 3rd Observing ( D E Sheehy 120 ) 2.50L 5th Impero ( P Harnett 129 ) 2.50L See full results	P Harnett 58.5kg 2.50L	5 (10)
Curragh 25-Jun-22 2410m GOOD R5 CL $1,250 (of $25,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 02:33.110, SP: 15/2 Rear of mid-division, pushed along and some headway under 2f out, went 6th early final furlong, kept on well, nearest at finish 1st Common Practice ( D Mcmonagle 123 ) 2nd Alma Libre ( M P Sheehy 132 ) 0.50L 3rd Tudor City ( J Coen 138 ) 3.50L 4th Impero ( P Harnett 127 ) 4.50L See full results	P Harnett 57.6kg 4.50L	4 (18)
Gowran Park 12-Jun-22 1900m GOOD R6 CLHcp $625 (of $12,500) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 02:01.580, SP: 9/4 Tracked leader in 2nd, hung left on bend after 2f, pushed along when hung left entering straight, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on one pace 1st Eighty Eight ( D E Sheehy 129 ) 2nd Urban Oasis ( J A Powell 137 ) 2.50L 3rd Alooqaal ( D Mcmonagle 128 ) 1.50L 4th Impero ( P Harnett 138 ) 4.25L See full results	P Harnett 62.6kg 4.25L	4 (8)
Roscommon 24-May-22 2020m SOFT R4 CLMd $1,200 (of $12,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:19.120, SP: 3/1 Mid-division and 6th from halfway, progress on outer from 2f out and ridden over 1f out, no impression in 3rd when edged left inside final furlong 1st Spasiba ( W J Lee 134 ) 2nd Hallowed Star ( B Hayes 147 ) 4.25L 3rd Impero ( G M Ryan 134 ) 6.00L See full results	G M Ryan 60.8kg 6.00L	3 (14)
Naas 31-Oct-21 1590m HEAVY R4 CLMd $1,550 (of $15,500) Barrier 21, Winning Time: 01:51.100, SP: 9/2 Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and on terms 2f out, ridden and headed 150 yards out, soon no impression in 3rd, kept on one pace 1st Joe Masseria ( D Mcmonagle 133 ) 2nd Ruler Legend ( C D Hayes 133 ) 1.75L 3rd Impero ( G M Ryan 133 ) 2.25L	G M Ryan 60.3kg 2.25L	3 (20)
Leopardstown 16-Oct-21 1610m GOOD R2 CLMd $3,300 (of $16,500) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:43.750, SP: 20/1 Chased leaders disputing 5th, ridden in 5th 2f out, moderate 4th 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on without threatening easy winner 1st Good Heavens ( S M Crosse 131 ) 2nd Impero ( G M Ryan 131 ) 5.00L 3rd Bridgehead ( C T Keane 131 ) 1.50L	G M Ryan 59.4kg 5.00L	2 (11)
Curragh 26-Sep-21 1410m GOOD R2 CLMd (of $16,500) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:27.510, SP: 18/1 Towards rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor 1st New Energy ( R C Colgan 133 ) 2nd Sir Antonino ( D P Mcdonogh 133 ) 2.50L 3rd Barud ( D Mcmonagle 133 ) 2.25L 10th Impero ( G Ryan 133 ) 10.25L	G Ryan 60.3kg 10.25L	10 (15)