On Saturday, November 7th, the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile race was held at Santa Anita Park in California. The race was won by Fierceness, a two-year-old colt trained by Todd Pletcher. Fierceness was an underdog with 16-1 odds, but he managed to pull off a stunning victory.
Fierceness was ridden by jockey John Velazquez and broke from the gate in fourth place. He stayed in the middle of the pack until the final turn when he made his move. Fierceness surged ahead of the other horses and crossed the finish line first with a time of 1:43.37.
The win was a huge upset for trainer Todd Pletcher, who has had a successful career in horse racing. Pletcher has trained numerous winners of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes, as well as multiple Breeders’ Cup winners. This win was especially sweet for Pletcher, who has been training horses since the late 1980s.
Fierceness is owned by WinStar Farm, a thoroughbred horse racing and breeding operation based in Kentucky. The colt was sired by Into Mischief, a stallion owned by WinStar Farm that has produced numerous stakes winners.
Fierceness’ victory at the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile is a testament to the skill and dedication of trainer Todd Pletcher and his team. It is also a reminder that even long shots can come out on top with the right combination of training and luck.
