BC Profiles Juvenile

BREEDERS' CUP PROFILES

JUVENILE

BROTHER DEREK		Benchmark--Miss Soft Cell, by Siyah Kalem
Owner:		Cecil Peacock
Breeder:		Mary H. Caldwell (Ca)
Trainer:		Dan Hendricks
Rider:		Alex Solis
Last 3 BRIS Speed:		89, 90, 96

Earned first stakes win with a front-running score in the Norfolk S. (G2) but

will probably revert to rating tactics in the Juvenile (G1). Cal-bred didn't

finish very fast last time and faces a big class hike at Belmont Park, but

Brother Derek has never finished out of the money (3-2-0-1) and is one of the

best hopes from California.

DAWN OF WAR		Catienus--Hillary Step, by Chimes Band
Owner:		Ken and Sarah Ramsey
Breeder:		Ken and Sarah Ramsey (Ky)
Trainer:		Dale Romans
Rider:		Javier Castellano
Last 3 BRIS Speed:		97, 83, 84

A winner at River Downs and Canterbury Park this year, Dawn of War sprang an

upset at 36-1 in the Breeders' Futurity (G1) last out, leading wire to wire over

a speed-favoring Keeneland track for a 3 1/2-length decision. Improving colt

will likely show speed from the start, but he may not be quick enough make the

lead in the Juvenile (G1) and would be a huge surprise once again.

DR. PLEASURE		Thunder Gulch--Beautiful Pleasure, Maudlin
Owner:		John C. Oxley
Breeder:		John C. Oxley (Ky)
Trainer:		John Ward Jr.
Rider:		Jose Santos
Last 2 BRIS Speed:		89, 100

The first foal from champion and Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) winner Beautiful

Pleasure, Dr. Pleasure ran to his pedigree in his September 2 career bow at

Saratoga, drawing off to a 7 1/4-length score over maiden special weight rivals.

He faltered last time when making his stakes debut at even-money in the 6 1/2-furlong Cowdin

S., lugging in during the stretch run and coming up short against a confirmed

sprinter. Dr. Pleasure may appreciate the added ground in his first attempt at a

route, but he still lacks seasoning entering the Juvenile (G1). He owns plenty

of potential and could surprise with a much improved performance, but it may be

best to look for more down the road from the colt.

FIRST SAMURAI		Giant's Causeway--Freddie Frisson, by Dixieland Band
Owner:		Bruce Lunsford and Lansdon Robbins III
Breeder:		John D. Gunther (Ky)
Trainer:		Frank Brothers
Rider:		Jerry Bailey
Last 3 BRIS Speed:		104, 104, 108

Champagne S. (G1) and Hopeful S. (G1) hero has performed brilliantly in his

first four starts, earning overwhelming BRIS Speed ratings while dominating his

competition, and will be one of the shortest prices on Breeders' Cup Day. First

Samurai owns a great pedigree for the Juvenile (G1) distance and can be placed

anywhere during the early stages of a race with his tactical speed. Jerry Bailey

will likely be up close stalking the pace, and First Samurai has displayed a

tremendous finishing kick so far. He looks very difficult to beat.

HENNY HUGHES		Hennessy--Meadow Flyer, by Meadowlake
Owner:		Darley Stable
Breeder:		Liberation Farm, Trackside Farm and Cho
Trainer:		Kiaran McLaughlin
Rider:		Edgar Prado
Last 3 BRIS Speed:		101, 98, 103

Saratoga Special (G2) winner has been no match for First Samurai (Giant's

Causeway) in his last two starts, but he could be the second-best two-year-old

in training. Henny Hughes distinguished himself early in the season, winning his

first three outings in eye-catching fashion, and he turned in a game performance

when second in the Champagne S. (G1) last out. The chestnut colt switched barns

to Kiaran McLaughlin since then and will get a rider switch to Edgar Prado.

Henny Hughes will likely be on or close to the early lead and could last a long

way, especially if the track is favoring speed.

IVAN DENISOVICH (Ire)		Danehill--Hollywood Wildcat, by Kris S.
Owner:		Mrs. John Magnier, Tabor and Cowan
Breeder:		Irving Cowan (Ire)
Trainer:		Aidan O'Brien
Rider:		Kieren Fallon
Last 3 BRIS Speed:		n/a

Out of champion and Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) winner Hollywood Wildcat, Ivan

Denisovich counts Breeders' Cup Mile (G1) victor War Chant as a three-quarter

brother and will make his U.S. and dirt bow in the Juvenile (G1). A Group 2

winner, the bay colt finished second in a Group 1 race two starts back and

fourth in the Middle Park S. (Eng-G1) most recently. Aidan O'Brien won the

Juvenile the last time it was held at Belmont with Euro shipper Johannesburg in

2001, but that colt entered the Breeders' Cup unbeaten and a multiple Group 1

winner. Ivan Denisovich doesn't bring the same outstanding European form into

this year's event, but he's very well bred and has competed at the highest level

this season. The American-based contingent doesn't appear very deep, and Ivan

Denisovich can't be dismissed from top three consideration.

JEALOUS PROFIT		Trippi--Fast Profit, by Tejano
Owner:		Paul Reddam and Mark Schlesinger
Breeder:		Harold Plumley (Fl)
Trainer:		Doug O'Neill
Rider:		Corey Nakatani
Last 3 BRIS Speed:		84, 86, 91

Jealous Profit is still a maiden and is the lesser regarded of two entrants

from trainer Doug O'Neill in this year's Juvenile (G1). A non-threatening third

in the Norfolk S. (G2) last time, he'll be one of the biggest outsiders on

Saturday.

LEO (GB)		Pivotal--Miss Penton, by Primo Dominie
Owner:		Her Royal Highness Princess Haya of Jordan
Breeder:		Hascombe and Valiant Studs (GB)
Trainer:		John Gosden
Rider:		Frankie Dettori
Last 3 BRIS Speed:		n/a

European shipper exits a Group 2 score at Newmarket but doesn't own a

promising pedigree for the main track. A winner of only two of six lifetime

starts, Leo could have a difficult time challenging even if he takes to the

dirt.

PRIVATE VOW		Broken Vow--Smooth as Silk, by Deputy Minister
Owner:		Mike McCarty
Breeder:		Mr. & Mrs. R. Witt and Mr. & Mrs. L. Scattaglia (Ky)
Trainer:		Steve Asmussen
Rider:		John Velazquez
Last 3 BRIS Speed:		98, 101, 95

Dark bay colt brings a three-race winning streak into the Juvenile (G1),

including a nine-length tally in the Futurity S. (G2) at Belmont last out, and

owns the BRIS Speed and Pace ratings to be a factor. Freshened since his last

start, Private Vow owns excellent tactical speed and could easily be in position

to challenge leaving the far turn. Wouldn't be surprised to see him have a

serious say in the final outcome.

SET ALIGHT		Hennessy--Proflare, by Mr. Prospector
Owner:		Juddmonte Farms
Breeder:		Juddmonte Farms (Ky)
Trainer:		Christiane Head-Maarek
Rider:		Rafael Bejarano
Last 3 BRIS Speed:		n/a

He's won his last two starts in France, including his first stakes win over

Group 3 rivals last out, and is bred to handle the dirt on both sides of his

pedigree, but the youngster faces a major class hike in the Juvenile (G1). Set

Alight picks up an American-based jockey in Rafael Bejarano and could continue

to show more if he takes to the main track like Wilko last year, but he's still

difficult to endorse.

SORCERER'S STONE		Gulch--Magical Holiday, by Slew O'Gold
Owner:		Robert Shepard and Carrol Castille
Breeder:		Gaines-Gentry Thoroughbreds (Ky)
Trainer:		Pat Byrne
Rider:		Mark Guidry
Last 3 BRIS Speed:		97, 89, 92

Unbeaten from three starts, Sorcerer's Stone romped by 8 1/2 lengths when

making his graded debut in the Arlington Washington-Futurity (G3) last out and

will enter the Juvenile (G1) off a six-week freshening. The leading

Midwest-based candidate, the Pat Byrne-trained colt could be any kind but has

not faced quality competition in his last two starts. The dark bay will face his

first serious test in his New York debut, but there's a lot to like about his form

this season and Sorcerer's Stone deserves consideration for it all.

STEVIE WONDERBOY		Stephen Got Even--Heat Lightning, by Summer Squall
Owner:		The Merv Griffin Ranch
Breeder:		John Gunther, Tony Holmes and Walter Zent (Ky)
Trainer:		Doug O'Neill
Rider:		Garrett Gomez
Last 3 BRIS Speed:		93, 98, 90

Finished a close third to the ill-fated What a Song while still a maiden in

the Hollywood Juvenile Championship S. (G3) and then recorded two visually

impressive wins at Del Mar, breaking his maiden by four lengths and winning the

Del Mar Futurity (G2) going away following a sweeping last-to-first move. Doug

O'Neill elected to train his charge up to the race and Stevie Wonderboy will

enter the Juvenile (G1) off a lengthy 52-day layoff. He hasn't beaten the

strongest competition in his last two outings, but Stevie Wonderboy looks like

one of the most dangerous late runners in the Juvenile field.

STREAM CAT		Black Minnaloushe--Water Course, by Irish River (Fr)
Owner:		Fab Oak Stable, Derby Dream Stable and Hurley et al
Breeder:		Matthews Breeding and Racing (Ky)
Trainer:		Patrick Biancone
Rider:		Gary Stevens
Last 3 BRIS Speed:		89, 91, 83

Couldn't make up enough ground over speed-favoring Keeneland track last time

in the Breeders' Futurity (G1), but the late-running Kentucky Juvenile Cup (G3)

winner still finished a respectable third and will attempt to make his presence

felt from off the pace on Saturday. The dark bay colt has class concerns at this

level (owns only a career-high 91 BRIS Speed rating), but he's still lightly

raced with plenty of room for improvement. He has some appeal for the exotics at

long odds.

SUPERFLY		Fusaichi Pegasus--Marozia, by Storm Bird
Owner:		Robert LaPenta
Breeder:		Barnett Enterprises (Ky)
Trainer:		Nick Zito
Rider:		Eibar Coa
Last 3 BRIS Speed:		88, 92, 103

Superfly broke his maiden in his third career start in a listed stakes race

at Delaware Park and then finished a non-threatening third in the Champagne S.

(G1). Made up some ground over the sloppy track last time and looks like he

could be a late-developing colt from Nick Zito's shedrow. He'll need to improve

significantly to jump up and be a factor in the Juvenile (G1), but Superfly is

heading in the right direction and figures to be completely overlooked in the

wagering. Dark bay colt is a threat to come running late for a small share.

BEAR CHARACTER		Dixie Union--Forty Love, by Forty Niner
Owner:		Bear Stables
Breeder:		Robert David Randal (Ky)
Trainer:		Dale Greenwood
Rider:		Jim McAleney
Last 3 BRIS Speed:		84, 79, 83

Canadian shipper will need one defection to make the field from the

also-eligible list and doesn't look fast enough to challenge at this level.

DIABOLICAL		Artax--Bonnie Byerly, by Dayjur
Owner:		Puglisi Stables and Steve Klesaris
Breeder:		Longleaf Pine Farm (Ky)
Trainer:		Steve Klesaris
Rider:		no rider
Last 3 BRIS Speed:		96, 85, 108

Appears unlikely to make the race from the also-eligible list and is

probably better suited to sprint races at this point in his career.