Breeders’ Cup Rankings for Juvenile Races

A total of five massive contests for two-year-olds will be held during Breeders’ Cup weekend at Del Mar on Nov. 1 as part of the much-anticipated Future Stars Friday card. I have highlighted some of the leading juveniles who have raced in North America for the handful of tilts for the youngsters. 

Juvenile

1. Citizen Bull – Bob Baffert colt wired the American Pharoah (G1) and looms large at Del Mar with any improvement off of that triumph. 
2. East Avenue – Godolphin homebred left no doubt in the Breeders’ Futurity (G1) and has a very high ceiling for Brendan Walsh. 
3. Jonathan’s Way – Unbeaten Vekoma colt has impressed in both career runs to date, and the Iroquois (G3) winner has major appeal at a price. 
4. Chancer McPatrick – Champagne (G1) and Hopeful (G1) star will be the one to hold off in the stretch for Chad Brown. 
5. Ferocious – Hopeful (G1) and Breeders’ Futurity (G1) runner-up can’t be dismissed in his second two-turn try. 

Juvenile Fillies

1. Immersive – Dual Grade 1 heroine has done nothing wrong from three lifetime tries for Brad Cox. 
2. Non Compliant – Baffert trainee toppled a nice group in the Oak Leaf (G2) and is among the ones to beat. 
3. Quietside – Malibu Moon filly has not had ideal trips when placing in both the Spinaway (G1) and Alcibiades (G1) and could be a sleeper for John Ortiz. 
4. Scottish Lassie – Frizette (G1) heroine from the Jorge Abreu shedrow could move up in her first two-turn endeavor at Del Mar.
5. Vodka With A Twist – Phil D’Amato trainee ran two big ones on the local surface and might thrive in her route debut. 

Juvenile Turf

1. New Century – Awesome Summer S. (G1) winner looked the part at Woodbine for Andrew Balding. 
2. Zulu Kingdom – Recent Pilgrim (G2) victor is unbeaten from three outings for Chad Brown. 
3. Tiztastic – Steve Asmussen trainee was very game in the Juvenile Mile at Kentucky Downs last time out to move to 2-for-2 on the green. 
4. Al Qudra – Summer runner-up had a nice prep when second at Woodbine in advance of his Del Mar appearance. 
5. Noble Confessor – Todd Pletcher pupil was a close second in the Pilgrim (G2) in his first run on the grass and has a high ceiling going forward. x

Juvenile Fillies Turf

1. May Day Ready – Unbeaten Tapit filly might be the one to beat for conditioner Joseph Lee. 
2. And One More Time – Natalma (G1) heroine showed heart in her first turf endeavor for Mark Casse. 
3. Scythian – Bill Mott trainee romped in the Miss Grillo (G2) at Aqueduct and is 2-for-2 on the lawn. 
4. Thought Process – D’Amato trainee has romped in a trio of route races on the turf, including a pair of assignments at Del Mar. 
5. Vixen – Vekoma filly just missed in Natalma (G1) and has trained well in the interim for Casse. 

Juvenile Turf Sprint

1. Governor Sam – George Weaver colt has rolled home to victories in four straight, including the last three in the stakes ranks. 
2. Kilwin – Untapable S. victress has looked real good in two career runs for Rusty Arnold. 
3. Chasing Liberty – Constitution colt has a big turn of foot and will have a lively pace to rally into for Rob Atras. 
4. Mentee – Fierceness full-brother aced his turf test in dominating the Futurity (G3) at Aqueduct in his latest showing.
5. Smash It – Todd Fincher pupil was a big second in the Speakeasy S. in his turf bow, and the son of Star Guitar is intriguing at a healthy price.