Keeneland Race 9 - Fanduel Breeders' Cup Juvenile Presented By Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Stakes
HUGHES (5) Kicked clear when winning by a margin of 6L last run at Santa Anita and showing great potential in all races to date. Taking on stronger rivals. Sure to be thereabouts. SALAHUDIN (3) Reeled them in when winning last start at Churchill Downs and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Unbeaten this preparation with 3 wins from as many runs. Serious contender. COACH POPE (7) Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last run here and solid career start. Has run into the money 3 from 3 attempts this campaign but challenged by more formidable competitors. Hard to knock and looks a nice each way proposition. AMERICAN HISTORY (6) Flew home to win last start around here but up against tougher opponents. Flawless this preparation with 2 wins from 2 starts. Key player.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Dashed home to win last time around here and gets the perfect barrier. Have to respect the recent Todd A Pletcher form but up against a higher level of opposition. Can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 04/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 07/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | John R Velazquez | 56kg | - | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Picked up late to win last start at Churchill Downs and good career start. Has hit top form this campaign with 3 wins from 3 runs but facing stiffer opposition. Major chance.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 12/09/2026 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/08/2026 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 4-2-1 | 9 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Kicked clear when winning by 6L last run at Santa Anita and continuing to impress with each race. Looks very sharp this campaign with 4 wins from as many runs. Stamps its reason for consideration.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 03/10/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2-1 | 2 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/09/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | FIRM | Juan J Hernandez | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 08/08/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FIRM | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1006m | FT | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Finished with purpose when winning last start at the track but testing ability against stronger contenders. Hasn't put a foot wrong this preparation with 2 wins from 2 runs. Could feature prominently.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 03/10/2026 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 6-4-3-3 | 6 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | John R Velazquez | 56kg | - | 5-4-1 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Ran well when 2nd last run at the track and promising career start. Been in the money 3 from 3 attempts this preparation but up against a more competitive field. Good chance of taking this out.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 03/10/2026 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 1 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 1/12 | 12/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 3-3-1-1 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | John R Velazquez | 56kg | - | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Ran 2nd last run at Churchill Downs and putting a tidy record together so far. Should muster plenty of early speed. In good order since resuming from a break. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 12/09/2026 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/08/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FIRM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 13.6L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/06/2026 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/05/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 905m | FIRM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | - | 1-1 | 6 |
| 8L | $0.00 |