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Jockey John Velazquez celebrates aboard Fierceness after the Breeders' Cup Juvenile. |
The 40th Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia kicked off on "Future Stars Friday" with all five 2-year-old championship races on the first day. Conditions were typical for early November, with the 43,377 fans enjoying sunny skies and temperatures in the mid 80's. The main track was rated fast and the turf course firm.
Full results with several photos are available for each race.
Fierceness wins the FanDuel Juvenile |
Jockey Manny Franco sent 19-1 General Partner to the lead through fractions of 23.25, 47.02, and 1:10.86 while pressed by 16-1 Fierceness and stalked by Muth. Into the stretch Fierceness gained the lead through 1 mile in 1:35.59. Kept to task by John Velazquez, Fierceness drew off to win by 6 1/4 lengths over Muth in 1:41.90. It was 1/2 a length back to late-running favorite Locked third.
Purse: $2,000,000 Distance: 1 1/16 miles
Pgm Horse Jockey Win Place Show 9 Fierceness Velazquez 35.00 12.80 8.20 10 Muth Hernandez 4.80 3.20 6 Locked Ortiz 2.80 Winning Time: 1:41.90 $1 Exacta 9-10 101.35 $1 Trifecta 9-10-6 343.60 $1 Superfecta 9-10-6-4 1,097.90 Expanded results with more photos and details |
Left: Fierceness heads out of the paddock. Winning jockey John Velazquez said, "We were concerned a little about the break. He behaved well in the gate and broke well. He went forwardly and sat second nicely. Once we passed the half-mile pole, he grabbed into the bridle a little sooner than I wanted. When he got to the 1/4 pole, he started looking around so I got after him. He was running down the stretch and got serious once I got after him. I had no doubt. I worked him in the morning and I was very impressed and I was hoping he would put the same work in the afternoon."
Right: Fierceness heads back to the barn. Winning trainer Todd Pletcher said, "Look, not everyone would do that (7th in the Champagne). We talked about it, we covered every base after the Champagne. The horse trained awesome all summer; he was a monster since his debut. We took a shot today and it worked out. He had a beautiful trip and he showed what he is all about. A lot of the tactics in a race like this, you have to leave in your rider's hands.It was really about getting in a good rhythm with him and letting him get comfortable with him. (John Velazquez) was able to do that. It did look easy."
Unquestionable wins the Juvenile Turf |
Jockey Luis Saez sent 21-1 Air Recruit to the lead first time by through fractions of 22.26, 46.72, and 1:10.25 while pressed by My Boy Prince and stalked by Unquestionable. Into the stretch, Air Recruit tired allowing My Boy Prince to inherit the lead through 7f in 1:22.07, but Unquestionable came out 3 wide and rallied by to win by 1 1/2 lengths over late-running 22-1 Mountain Bear in 1:33.65. It was a head back to My Boy Prince third. After the finish Mountain Bear was quickly pulled up and dismounted by jockey Dylan McMonagle, and was vanned off.
Purse: $1,000,000 Distance: 1 mile turf
Pgm Horse Jockey Win Place Show 8 Unquestionable Moore 5.00 3.80 3.20 12 Mountain Bear McMonagle 17.60 9.20 5 My Boy Prince Rosario 3.80 Winning Time: 1:33.65 $1 Exacta 8-12 38.30 $1 Trifecta 8-12-5 203.70 $1 Superfecta 8-12-5-4 1,707.60 Expanded results with more photos and details |
Left: Unquestionable in the post parade. Winning trainer Aidan O'Brien said, "He's a very tough horse who we've always had a lot of faith in. Ryan (Moore) gave him an unbelievable ride in a great position from an early stage from a tough draw. He won very well in the end and I'm delighted. He did everything right in the preparations going into the race so for him to go and win is brilliant."
Right: Unquestionable heads back to the barn after the race. Winning jockey Ryan Moore said, "He always showed quite a lot early on. He had a very good run in the Lagardere. He has been progressing. The slight step-up in trips suited him today. It's a horse with pace, and he was able to get a nice position and travel comfortably, and he always felt in control of the race. He's probably more of a horse that I think has more progression in him. He doesn't ride like a sharp 2-year-old. He rides like a horse that's going to be better as he grows into his frame."
Just F Y I wins the Juvenile Fillies |
Jockey Mike Smith sent Tamara to the lead first time by and she set fractions of 22.47, 46.60, and 1:10.95 while pressed by Just F Y I and stalked by 18-1 Jody's Pride. Turnjng for home, Tamara tired allowing Just F Y I to inherit the lead through 1 mile in 1:37.57. Kept to task by Junior Alvarado, Just F Y I held off Jody's Pride to win by a neck in 1:44.58. It was 1/2 a length back to Candied third, while Tamara faded to finish 7th beaten 8 1/4 lengths.
Purse: $2,000,000 Distance: 1 1/16 miles
Pgm Horse Jockey Win Place Show 12 Just F Y I Alvarado 16.00 7.20 4.80 2 Jody's Pride Prat 13.40 7.40 1 Candied Saez 3.40 Winning Time: 1:44.58 $1 Exacta 12-2 101.20 $1 Trifecta 12-2-1 401.10 $1 Superfecta 12-2-1-11 3,051.10 Expanded results with more photos and details |
Left: Just F Y I returns after the race. Winning trainer Bill Mott said, "She broke tremendously. I was a little worried she was going to get a little too rank, but once she got position, she looked like she was settled down. You had to worry about how fast they were going because (Tamara) is pretty fast. We got lucky. We had a great trip and she came into the race in great order and she showed us what she could do."
Right: Just F Y I heads back to the barn after the race. Winning jockey Junior Alvarado said, "You know I broke from the 12 (post position) and she broke very well. I nudged her a little bit out of there just to get some position and save some ground. She was there every step of the way helping me out. When I asked her, she was was all out there for me."
Hard to Justify wins the NetJets Juvenile Fillies Turf |
Jockey Hector Berrios sent 39-1 Dreamfyre to the lead first time by through fractions of 22.91, 47.65, and 1:11.16 while pressed by 9-1 fourth choice Hard to Justify and stalked by 13-1 Austere and 29-1 Live's an Audible. Into the lane Dreamfyre continued to lead through 7f in 1:22.88 but soon tired. Hard to Justify inherited the lead under Flavien Prat and held off late-running Porta Fortuna to win by 1/2 a length in 1:34.42. It was a head back to late-running favorite She Feels Pretty third.
Purse: $1,000,000 Distance: 1 mile turf
Pgm Horse Jockey Win Place Show 12 Hard to Justify Prat 20.20 8.00 5.00 6 Porta Fortuna Murphy 5.60 3.60 11 She Feels Pretty Velazquez 3.88 Winning Time: 1:34.42 $1 Exacta 12-6 54.20 $2 Trifecta 12-6-11 205.50 $1 Superfecta 12-6-11-5 4,086.60 Expanded results with more photos and details |
Left: Hard to Justify heads out for the post parade. Winning trainer Chad Brown said, "I don't mind using some fuel early to clear and she did that and hit a 47 and change half. There was mild concern at the 3/8 marker when they started to stack up outside of her. I thought maybe that post would do her in, but I knew she had some fight in her. It's just a matter of when he wanted to use that last bit of energy that she would have. Sure enough, she had plenty; more than I thought."
Right: Hard to Justify heads back to the barn after the race. Winning jockey Flavien Prat said, "Good trip. She jumped well out of the gate. I was able to sit right off the pace. She was all game."
Big Evs wins the Juvenile Turf Sprint |
Jockey John Velazquez sent Crimson Advocate to the lead through quick fractions of 20.71 and 43.65 while pressed by Big Evs and stalked by 27-1 Tiger Belle. In the stretch Crimson Advocate tired allowing Big Evs to inherit the lead. Confidently ridden by Tom Marquand, Big Evs held off late-running 23-1 Valiant Force to win by 1/2 a length in 55.31. It was another 3/4 length back to 24-1 Starlust third, and a neck more to favorite No Nay Mets fourth.
Purse: $1,000,000 Distance: 5 furlongs turf
Pgm Horse Jockey Win Place Show 4 Big Evs Marquand 8.40 5.60 3.80 10 Valiant Force Buick 20.40 13.20 6 Starlust Dettori 11.00 Winning Time: 55.31 $1 Exacta 4-10 85.00 $2 Trifecta 4-10-6 1,378.40 $1 Superfecta 4-10-6-2 6,835.40 Expanded results with more photos and details |
Left: Big Evs in the post parade. Winning trainer Michael Appleby said, "I can't believe it. He's been an absolute superstar all year and to come here and put in a performance like that is unreal. Going into the race I thought he had an outstanding chance, and when Tom rode him in a breeze earlier in the week he couldn't have been more bullish. We'll enjoy it as it's a dream to be here never mind go and win. Hopefully he comes out the race in good order then we'll make a plan for next season. He really is a horse of a lifetime for us. I can't thank the team at home enough for all their hard work."
Right: Big Evs heads back to the barn after the race. Winning jockey Tom Marquand said, "Just amazing. Once he got out the gates and we got in an early position I knew we wouldn't be far away. Turning for home nothing was going to catch him. He put his head down and galloped all the way to the line. To ride a Breeders' Cup winner is a dream come true. He's just an exceptional horse."
Winning trainer Mike McCarthy said, "From off the pace, they go awfully quick for the opening half mile. They were bunched up at the top of the stretch, Umberto was able to get him to the outside, got a clear path and a clear run, horse leveled off and got the job done. Nice way to break your maiden on a good day." Jockey Umberto Rispoli added, "When we finished second to Prince of Monaco in his first race, I thought we had something here. They went really fast ahead of me. think the horse really liked the turf today, once we got outside, he took off and away we went."
Winning jockey Frank Alvarado said, "I've been working my filly up north and she's been super. We knew we had something special here. We broke great and when I got to the 3/8 pole, I knew we had the race. She just took off. What a great feeling." Trainer Steve Specht added, "She's been training super and she's a nice horse. She can do it all. She has speed if I need to send her, and she will rate kindly. She is a very versatile horse. I had this race in mind for the last two months. It all worked out, I had her plenty fit coming into this race. Me and her will be on the highway (to Del Mar) at about 3:30 tomorrow morning."
Winning trainer Vladimir Cerin said, "I'm not surprised. It just took a while. After we purchased this horse a year ago privately, she had some little issues to overcome. We were patient. She's a true race horse. Jose rode her perfectly. I asked Jose if he watched her two previous races and he said he had. I just told him to stay out of trouble and the filly will do the rest." Owner Jamey Ough added, My wife (Shari) and I have Jerry Brown of Thoro-Graph to thank. He recommended this horse and helped with the negotiations. Vlad gave her time with the little issues she had, and we thought she would love the turf."
Winning trainer Jose Valdez said, "I've been waiting for this horse to run again. This was fantastic. He had trouble in his first race and overcame it. Today we stayed behind horses and then when it was time to run, he took off. This was my biggest win as a trainer. My team is responsible led by Hector Palma. We'll see how the horse comes out of this race and make our plans for the next race."
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