Porte Cochere’s win at Laurel yesterday translated into another Virginia-bred owner bonus! The 3 year old daughter of Street Sense, bred by Larry Johnson, captured a $22,000 maiden claiming sprint at the Maryland track’s summer meet opening weekend.
Porte Cochere, out of the Partner’s Hero mare, Wonderous Woman, earned a 25% bonus for her owner by winning a maiden claimer at Laurel on Saturday. Photo by Jim McCue.
Jockey Edgar Prado, who guided the effort in a crowded field of 12, rode Porte Cochere inside through the turn, came out to the five path in mid stretch and crossed 1 1/2 lengths ahead of Pearl’s Love. Owner Marshall Dowell received a 25% bonus on top of the purse money for the win, though his triumphant horse was claimed by the Sheffield Stable for $16,000.
Photo courtesy of Jim McCue