All eyes are on Kentucky as the Breeder’s Bowl kicks off in the Bluegrass state. A talented field of fourteen 2 year olds enter the gate to possibly crown a 2 year old champion and determine the early favorite for the Bluegrass Derby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
1.PortPatrick<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Owner:Futurestar<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Odds-6-1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Undefeated son of Quality Road is our luke warm post time favorite. Perfect in 3 starts, he won the Gr. 3 The Charcoal Breeders Cup by a convincing 3 1\/2 lengths smashing home a 97 speed rating last time out in his stakes debut. His numbers have increased in every race and the sky is the limit for this runner. Contender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. BK Top Hit II<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Owner: Cocobella9<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Odds: 9-1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speedy son of Top Hit is one of a few in this field that prove that a good horse can come from anywhere. The Arizona bred will make his 9th start in this race, making him the most experienced runner in the field. Does his best running on the front end. Has a lone stakes win going 6.5 where he led the field wire to wire. Has not won around 2 turns but has placed in a Gr.3 and Gr.1 in his last 2. Speed is dangerous and has proven he can compete at top level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Unifervercents<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Owner: Amirnew9<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Odds: 11-1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Gelded son of Breeder’s Cup winner Goldencent has won 3 of 5 including the Gr.3 Darling Squash Futurity in his first start going two turns earning a career high 94 speed figure. Was a disappointing 5th in the Gr.3 Charcoal Breeder’s Cup last time after attending the early pace. Will need to bounce back and show some improvement to make some thunder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Walsh<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Owner: Cheadle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Odds: 10-1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Consistent son of Maxfield has been 1st or 2nd in all four career starts. Started off with 2 straight wins in maiden and allowance company sprinting. Just missed stretching out and stepping up into graded company when he finished 2nd by less than a length in the Gr.3 Trixy Delight’s Special. Followed that up with another desperately close 2nd in the Gr.1 End of the Line Futurity over this track. About a length away from being undefeated, this horse has a big shot on Saturday to avenge some narrow defeats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Letthebulletsfly<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Owner: Valesa6<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Odds: 19-1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Son of hot sire Gun Runner has never been off the board in 4 starts. Took two tries to break his maiden before stretching out to score around two turns in his route debut in allowance ranks. Followed up that effort with a 3rd in the Gr.1 North Fork Stakes at 20-1. Another that likes to be involved early will need to improve to hang around at the end<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Yaupon Cat<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Owner: Inthamoney<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Odds: 11-1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Battle tested son of Yaupon is a winner of 3 of 7 all coming sprinting in maiden or allowance races. Has run in 4 stakes and 2 at the Gr.1 level. Was a fast closing 3rd last out in the Gr.1 Sparkling Wine Stakes, his first start going a route of ground. Stretches out another 1\/16th of a mile in this one and a plethora of speed should set up for his late run. Needs to improve, but experienced runner has big shot to hit the board<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Vindicative Union<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Owner: Padrebri19<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Odds: 13-1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grade 1 winning son of Union Rags out of a mare by Breeder’s Cup Juvenile winner Vindication. Has run exclusively in sprint races winning 3 of 6 and never finishing worst than 3rd. Won the Gr.1 Dell Computer Futurity last out earning a career high 94 speed figure. Speeds have increased in every race of his career and will need to continue to in this one. Will be stretching out for first time here which is a big ask but breeding and running style suggest he will handle and possibly relish the added distance. In the mix<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Side of Violence<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Owner: Snowstorm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Odds: 7-1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Impressive son of Violence has won 5 of 6 with the only blemish on his resume coming in the Gr.2 High Rollers Juvenile where he was a narrowly beaten 2nd. He is a multiple Gr.1 winner including last time out in his route debut, the North Fork Stakes. His 99 speed figure in that race is the top number by any Juvenile in the field. His class and brilliance makes him the top pick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Ghost Guru<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Owner:Canadaclass<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Odds:15-1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Talented son of American Guru adds some international interest to the race. This Canadian bred has won 4 straight since a 2nd in his debut race. A perfect 2 for 2 going two turns including a last out win in the Gr.1 Sparkling Wine Stakes earning a career high 96 speed rating. Likes to stalk mid pack and make a run which should have him there at the end in this one.. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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10. Vindication<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Owner: Dontbetonme16<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Odds: 7-1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regal bred son of Triple Crown winner Justify will be making his 5th start in Gr.1 company in the Breeder’s Cup. Thus far has a record of 4-1-2-0 at the highest level having won the 6.5f Happy Independence day. Just missed in his last two, the Dell Computer and Sparkling Wine. Extremely classy runner. Must consider <\/p>\n\n\n\n
11. Small Batch<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Owner: Painter<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Odds: 11-1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Appropriately named horse to be running in bourbon country. This son of Speightstown has never been worst than 2nd in 4 career starts. Was a well beaten 2nd in the Gr.3 Charcoal Breeders Cup in his stakes debut last out. Takes big jump in class and will need to improve to make a splash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
12. Arc Invasion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Owner: Bets3<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Odds: 21-1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
French bred son of Hello Youmzain. He is a multiple graded stakes winner having won the Gr.2 High Rollers and Gr.3 Baby Tree respectively both at 6f. Has since been off the board in two open stakes including one on turf. Will be making his two turn debut. Needs to return to form and show he can get the distance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
13. Drengiligr<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Owner: Givenstamina <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Odds: 10-1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blue blood son of Tapit has won 4 of 5 in his career including the Gr.3 Buckeye Juvenile last out. Only loss came in the Gr.1 Happy Independence Day going 6.5f where he finished 4th. A Tapit out of a Sadler’s Wells mare, he has no distance limitations and should he win, will be an early Bluegrass Derby favorite. Big chance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
14. The Grey Terror<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Owner: Padrebri20<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Odds: 7-1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grey son of Tapit is the second entry for his owner Padrebri. Enters off a victory in the Gr.1 End of the Line over this track coming from off the pace to score earning a 97 speed rating. Talented runner is consistent with only 1 off the board finish in 6 starts. Win contender<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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