Fierceness overcomes longshot odds to take victory in Breeders’ Cup Juvenile
The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile has never been a great predictor of Kentucky Derby winners given that only two horses have won both races in 39 years. But, that did little to dampen the feelings of trainer Todd Pletcher and jockey John Velazquez, both Hall of Famers when Fierceness won the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile on Friday at Santa Anita.
The 16-1 longshot broke alertly and settled in second place behind General Partner until midway on the far turn. Muth,
