Aussie Group Two winner scores at massive odds in USA

AUSTRALIAN Group Two winner Imprincessgemma led home a ‘Down Under’ trifecta in the $40,000 Yonkers Raceway Fillies’ and Mares’ Preferred Pace.

Covering the mile in a career best 1:51.1, Imprincessgemma caused a massive upset at $58.

Although the daughter of Village Jolt began quickly from barrier eight, reinsman Jordan Stratton was forced to position Imprincessgemma in the three-hole as she went wide into the first turn.

Imprincessgemma held the spot as leader Warrawee Ubeaut set the opening sectionals of 26.3 and 54.2 seconds

Imprincessgemma was sent forward at the three-quarters before dashing to the front turning for home.

Imprincessgemma then scored by a length and three quarters from former New Zealander, Dbldelitebrigade

Another Aussie-bred, Jive Dancing, was third.

Imprincessgemma paid a whopping $119 on the Tote, with the Australasian trifecta returning $3,081.50.

Since arriving in America in August 2019, Imprincessgemma has won 15 of her 48 northern hemisphere starts for an overall tally of 26 wins from 74 starts and a bankroll of $387,175.

Mike Terpolilli trained the seven-year-old for Wish Me Luck Stables LLC of Gap and Rahda Adventures LLC of Applecreek.