2009 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf

A full field of 12 2 years old are entered of this year Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf, a race that favorite the European runners.

Post Horse Jockey Trainer Odds
1. Zip Quik Mike Smith Patrick Biancone 50-1
2. Viscount Nelson John Murtagh Aidan O'Brien 6-1
3. Codoy Garrett Gomez Mark Hubley 15-1
4. Pounced Frankie Dettori John Gosden 9-2
5. Gallant Gent Joel Rosario Craig Lewis 30-1
6. Awesome Act Ryan Moore Jeremy Noseda 20-1
7. Bridgetown Robert Landry Kenneth McPeek 8-1
8. King Ledley Rafael Bejarano Darrin Miller 20-1
9. Kera's Kitten Rajiv Maragh Michael Maker 12-1
10. Becky's Kitten Julien Leparoux Wesley Ward 12-1
11. Interactif Kent Desormeaux Todd Pletcher 4-1
12. Buzzword Ahmed Ajtebi Saeed bid Suroor 6-1

My top pick is the European invader #4 Pounced. Pounced finished 2nd in a group 1 in his last start and beaten only by 1/2 length. He had showed early speed and is prime for mild upset at 4-1. The same jockey and trainer combo also won this race last year.

#12 Buzzword is the most experienced starter with 8 start already this year. He finished 3rd behind Pounced 2 start back and then ran 5th in the G1 Dewhurst stakes. If he can repeat those form, I expected a 1-2 Euro finish in this race.

#5 Gallant Glen is my longshot of the race. Gallant Glen finished 3rd in the Norfolk G1 in his last start over the pro-ride surface and this will be his first try over the turf. Gallant Glen has been very consistent in his 5 starts, he has a record of 3-1-1. Al thought there is very little turf in his pedigree but if he can transform his pro-ride form over to turf. He can surprise with long odds.

The mornign line favorite #11 Interactif is the probably the best 2 years old turf horse in American. I also like the late running #3 Codoy in my exotic wagers.