Bogachiel defeats elders in Johnsonville Purse at Emerald Downs | Horse Racing

Bogachiel took control early and poured it on late for a seven-length victory Friday in the $15,100 Johnsonville Purse at Emerald Downs. The only 3-year-old in the race, Bogachiel ran 6-½ furlongs in 1 minute, 14 4/5 seconds on a fast track and paid $11.40, $6 and $2.80. Apprentice Pedro Terrero was aboard the winner for trainer Bonnie Jenne and owner-breeder Frank McDonald of Marysville.

August 7, 2010 11:06 am

Bogachiel took control early and poured it on late for a seven-length victory Friday in the $15,100 Johnsonville Purse at Emerald Downs.

The only 3-year-old in the race, Bogachiel ran 6-½ furlongs in 1 minute, 14 4/5 seconds on a fast track and paid $11.40, $6 and $2.80. Apprentice Pedro Terrero was aboard the winner for trainer Bonnie Jenne and owner-breeder Frank McDonald of Marysville.

A Washington-bred by red-hot sire Harbor the Gold, Bogachiel earned $8,305 to increase his bankroll to $24,586. The gelding, whose previous start was at one mile in the Pepsi-Cola Handicap, has compiled a 2-2-0 record in eight starts overall.

Dress Code, ridden by Kevin Krigger, rallied for second and paid $4.80 and $2.20. It was one length back to Emancipated, the 13-to-10 betting favorite ridden by Gallyn Mitchell, and a $2.10 show payoff.

Game Fever and Victory Knock completed the order of finish.

Bogachiel rushed up inside to take the lead from Emancipated, set fractions of :22 and :44 1/5, drew four lengths clear into the stretch, and was in hand late while increasing his advantage.

News and Notes

Gallant Son worked three furlongs in :36 Friday morning at Del Mar, third fastest at the distance, and is scheduled to ship to Emerald Downs on Tuesday in advance of the $250,000 Longacres Mile (GIII) on Sunday, Aug. 22.

Terrero was suspended two days (Aug. 14 & 15) for causing interference while riding Roxy Skylar in the fourth race Sunday, Aug. 1.

Trainer Brian Ramerman picked up his first winner of the meet as Ballerina’s Beau scored a $42.40 upset in the second race.

Apprentices rode both halves of the late double as I’m All Out, far and away the longest shot on the board, scored a $31.60 upset in the nightcap under Leonel Camacho-Flores…Krigger rode two more winners after tripling Thursday and is tied with Terrero for fifth in the jockeys’ standings at 46 wins apiece….

Live racing continues Saturday with first post at 2 p.m. Simulcast wagering includes 17-for-17 Zenyatta in the $300,000 Clement L. Hirsch at Del Mar. Post time is approximately 6 p.m.