Amira’s Prince Filly good fit with Barbaran

It only took Erik Barbaran one prep race to get the goods on Indy Princess Koko. In his first try at Thistledown aboard the 4-year-old filly, he finished well to get third with the daughter of Amira’s Prince. Yesterday, he guided her to an eye-catching victory, making it look she has better things in store.

Barbaran shot Indy’s Princess Koko out of the gate and allowed her to settle into third place down the backstretch, three lengths behind the battling leaders. Nearing the turn, Barbaran sent her up on the outside and Indy Princess Koko responded with a flourish, sweeping to the front and drawing off with a burst to score by 3 1/2 widening lengths.

The filly bred by Jeannine Strauss McGinn earned a check for $6,420 after getting her second victory with five furlongs in 1:00.04.

With just 10 runners, Amira’s Prince has six winners this year, and his progeny earnings of $316,807 are 18th best among all Florida active sires.