Prescod looks like a star winning with Amber Princess

Prior to hopping aboard Amber Princess in the third race at Century Mile yesterday, N’Rico Prescod was riding a 13-race losing streak dating back to July 9, but one would never have realized it after watching his perfect handling of the daughter of Amira’s Prince.

Amber Princess was away fourth leaving the gate in the race at seven furlongs, and Prescod was content to let the 6-year-old mare rest comfortably along the rail, about six lengths off the leaders, who were moving along in a :22.65 quarter. Prescod sent Amber Princess into contention on the turn, never leaving the inside, and the mare bred by Joe and Helen Barbazon took the rail route all the way to the wire, winning by two lengths in 1:25.67.

Amber Princess became winner No. 7 for Amira’s Prince in 2023 from just 11 starters; she paid $47.10 and raised her record to 3-3-4 in 34 tries. She collected a check for $6,300 Canadian, $4,783 in U. S dollars.