2009 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1)

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Date/Track:
11/7/2009, Santa Anita Park
Distance:
1 1/16 m (Synthetic)
Age/Sex:
2 M
Time:
1:43.48

What the Nation is saying about the 2009 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1)...

I was truly surprised that D'Funnybone finished dead last in this year's Breeders Cup Juvenile. This is a colt that clearly did not take to the synthetic track, as he has looked nearly invincible back east on the conventional dirt tracks. That's what make's me so hesitant about Lookin at Lucky for this year's Kentucky Derby. He's been so tough on the synthetics, but can he transfer that talent from the synthetics to the dirt?
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  • cigar · You just never know... it's how these things roll....the one thing I would say is Hollywood plays the most like dirt of the synth tracks, so if he handles it at Hol, dirt might not be too far out of the question. · 780 days ago ·
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  • ruby · I was also really surprised D'Funnybone threw such a clunker in the BC. None of the dirt horses ran well, so it shouldn't have been a surprise, but I have to think this horses is capable of much better. · 779 days ago ·
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Despite losing the Breeders' Cup Juvenile by a head, Lookin at Lucky has emerged as the top 2-year-old in North America and will be widely considered the winter favorite for the Kentucky Derby."The consolation was, man, I have a serious horse," trainer Bob Baffert said the morning after a wide trip ...Read More
The first of eight Breeders’ Cup races on Saturday went to Pounced, who did just that in the Turf Sprint. Chalk up another win for the euros. Bridgetown set the pace and held the place by a head over Interactif. Frankie Dettori booted home the John Gosden trainee. Read More
Lookin At Lucky seemed ripe for the upset in the BC Juvenile due to poor post draw. He ran a winning race but was beaten a head by overseas shipper Vale of York. Vale of York (1st) - $63.20, $24.40, $12.40 Lookin At Lucky (2nd) - $4.40, $3 Noble's Promise (3rd) - $4.60 Piscitelli (4th) $1 Exacta - $167.40 $1 Trifecta $1,181.10 .10 cent Superfecta - $2,392.99
When Noble's Promise won the Breeders' Futurity (gr. I) at Keeneland Oct. 10, it seemed too good to be true for some of his owners. Now, they are back at the Breeders' Cup for a second consecutive year.Read More
The Todd Pletcher-trained Aikenite stamped his credentials for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile by finishing third in the Grade 1 Hopeful, followed by a runner-up finish in the Grade 1 Breeders' Futurity at Keeneland.But the past month at Belmont Park, it was clear Pletcher had another colt worthy of a st...Read More
William's Kitten (colt; Kitten's Joy - Blush by Menifee) worked 4 furlongs in :46.40 at Santa Anita, in preparation for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile. According to the Daily Racing Form, "Versatile youngster really seems to have taken to the Pro-Ride and might just outrun his odds Saturday." Entries co...Read More
While their workouts took place 2,500 miles apart Monday morning on opposite ends of the country, the two favorites for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile elicited similar glowing reviews from their trainers.Lookin at Lucky worked a half-mile at Santa Anita, after which Bob Baffert confidently stated, "That...Read More
The presence of the most accomplished United States-based colts thus far and a strong contingent from Europe should spell value for those who wager on the Nov. 7 Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park.Read More
  • Rossington · Being undefeated and winning easily over the synthetics, Looking At Lucky is certainly the horse to beat in the B.C. Juvenile. D'Funnybone is a horse with a lot of natural speed and could certainly be the one to press him. But D'Funnybone has been primarily a conventional dirt runner, which, if he stay's healthy may serve him well in May at Churchill Downs, but it's unclear how he will rate over the pro-ride surface at Santa Anita. The distance of the race may also be a concern for D'Funnybone as well. · 829 days ago ·
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In this edition, we'll touch on the final preps for the two Breeders' Cup juvenile races for males and our initial observations on the participants exiting those races that are headed to California.Read More
  • Rossington · I think Lookin at Lucky and D'Funnybone will be the two to beat in the B.C. Juvenile. In the B.C. Juvenile Turf, Interactif, imo, is the best 2yr.old in training in the U.S. right now, dirt or turf. I wouldn't be surprised to see his connection's after the Breeders Cup races try him on dirt sometime early in 2010. If he takes to the dirt he could be a real player in next year's Triple Crown Series. His toughest competition in the Juvenile Turf, on paper anyway, looks to be the European horse Viscount Nelson as they're both already proven winner's with Interactif being 4-3-0-0 and Viscount Nelson being 4-2-1-1. This race should prove to be an interesting match up between these two juvenile stars. But I'd have to give a slight edge to Interactif. · 831 days ago ·
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RADIOHEAD, the impressive winner of the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot during the summer, has been sold to the New York-based owners of 2008 Kentucky Derby hero Big Brown for a crack at the Breeders' Cup Juvenile on November 7.Read More
Undefeated juvenile LOOKIN AT LUCKY (Smart Strike) and sprint star ZENSATIONAL (Unbridled's Song) fired bullet moves for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert at Santa Anita on ThursdayRead More
  • Rossington · With these 2 stars in his stable, these are 2 paychecks Baffert's likely to take home on Breeders' Cup day. · 843 days ago ·
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Trainer Ken McPeek said Oct. 16 that he will send his Breeders' Cup quarter to Santa Anita on Oct. 19. The lineup was completed when Magdalena Racing’s House of Grace scored a nose victory over Smart Seattle in the off-the-turf JPMorgan Chase Jessamine. “They are all going out on the 19th,” McPeek s...Read More
This is the first in a series of blogs featuring the 2009 Breeders’ Cup, to be held at Santa Anita Park on November 6th and 7th. I will look at each division in the coming days and weeks, and I’ll start with the juvenile colts and geldings. Read More
With the November 7 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) being held over the Santa Anita Pro-Ride for the second consecutive year, it makes sense to kick things off with an examination of the Southern California scene. Two of the top three finishers in last year's Juvenile, including the winning Midshipman (...Read More

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