2024 FanDuel Breeders' Cup Juvenile
Updated October 29, 2024
Purse: $2,000,000
Distance: 1 1/16 miles
Grade: 1
Age: 2-year-olds
Post Time: Friday, November 1 at 4:45 p.m. PDT (Race 9 at Del Mar)
This classic race, the championship event for two-year-old colts and geldings, has been on the Breeders’ Cup schedule from the beginning back in 1984. It is one of the most important events of the entire Thoroughbred horse racing season.
Winners of the Breeders Cup Juvenile are often made the early favorite for the Kentucky Derby, especially given that they finish the year as the champion juvenile and most likely earn the Eclipse Award. This is something that was backed up by the brilliant Nyquist when he did the Juvenile-Derby double in 2015/16, so whoever wins this event will be seen as a real superstar. Street Sense was the first to accomplish the double in 2006/2007.
Selecting Your FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Bets
Whatever they do or do not go on to achieve as three-year-olds, winners of the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile are often revered. They often come into the race as battle-hardened, graded winners despite their tender years and low mileage, so when you’re checking out the form, be sure to think about that.
To help you further in picking out your FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile bet, check back in with us regularly to get our expert team’s insight as we approach go-time in Kentucky. We have information on Breeders’ Cup contenders and more besides to help you along.
Placing Your FanDuel Juvenile Wagers
Taking you right to the heart of the action, FanDuel is the official wagering partner of the 2024 Breeders’ Cup.
Betting online is the easiest way to go, and with FanDuel and FanDuel TV, you can not only find out all the information you need about the $2-million Juvenile, but also place your bets right here from the comfort of your own home.
The picture can change at any moment, meaning that following the latest news on FanDuel TV matters. In 2022, Jack Christopher was the big horse leading into the Juvenile, but he scratched the night before the race. If anything happens at the last minute again this year, we will keep you informed!
FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile 2024 Odds
The official field for the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile was drawn on Monday, October 28. These 10 horses are expected to line up in the starting gate Friday.
| Post | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Owner | ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Avenue | Brendan Walsh | Tyler Gaffalione | Godolphin | 5-2 |
| 2 | Getaway Car | Bob Baffert | Juan Hernandez | SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables et al. | 20-1 |
| 3 | Hill Road | Adrian Murray | Umberto Rispoli | Amo Racing USA | 30-1 |
| 4 | Ferocious | Gustavo Delgado | Javier Castellano | JR Ranch, Marquee Bloodstock, High Step Racing | 6-1 |
| 5 | Jonathan’s Way | Philip Bauer | Joel Rosario | Rigney Racing | 9-2 |
| 6 | Citizen Bull | Bob Baffert | Martin Garcia | SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables et al. | 10-1 |
| 7 | Gaming | Bob Baffert | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Michael E. Pegram, Karl Watson, Paul Weitman | 8-1 |
| 8 | Shin Believe | Hideyuki Mori | Yutaka Take | Susumu Fujita | 10-1 |
| 9 | Ecoro Azel | Hideyuki Mori | Akira Sugawara | Masatoshi Haramura | 30-1 |
| 10 | Chancer McPatrick | Chad Brown | Flavien Prat | Flanagan Racing | 3-1 |
FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Contenders
These are the leading contenders for the 2023 FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile:
Chancer McPatrick - Trainer: Chad Brown - Sire: McKinzie
He is undefeated in three starts, including two in Grade 1 company. That includes an improbable victory in the Hopeful where Flavien Prat lost the irons early, he had only a modest pace to run down, and he still got up over Ferocious. Watch the track bias to make sure closers are getting a fair shake, but if they are? There are many runners in the field who do their best work up front, and he could get the setup.
Citizen Bull - Trainer: Bob Baffert - Sire: Into Mischief
Trained by perennial juvenile powerhouse Bob Baffert, Citizen Bull is California speed. He took the American Pharoah from gate to wire, and though he has tables to turn on Gaming and McKinzie Street from a local Grade 1 try in the Del Mar Futurity, that was only at one turn, and he woke up so well at two turns. The biggest question is the presence of other speed, but he pressed the pace on debut and may be able to show that gear again.
East Avenue - Trainer: Brendan Walsh - Sire: Medaglia d’Oro
In two starts, he has yet to be threatened. He wired a six-furlong maiden and won by eight lengths, then wired the Breeders’ Futurity (G1), crossing the wire 5 ¼ lengths clear of Ferocious. This will be a tougher test, as there is a lot more speed in this race than there was entered in the Breeders’ Futurity. But, especially if the Bafferts and Ferocious take all the money, East Avenue may still be enough of a price to bet either that he’ll make the top or that he could possibly be tactical.
Ferocious - Trainer: Todd Pletcher - Sire: Flatter
It’s hard to trust him on top, especially after being defeated in both the Hopeful and the Breeders’ Futurity. But, Chancer McPatrick and East Avenue look like quality strength of schedule. Ferocious has proven he can pass horses, a big plus given how much speed there is in this race. And, if he can get his head straight in the early stages, he could put it together on the biggest juvenile stage of all.
Gaming - Trainer: Bob Baffert - Sire: Game Winner
This son of Bob Baffert’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner Game Winner is undefeated in two starts. He has yet to try two turns, and that’s a question. The Game Winner on top is a positive, but underneath looks a little more sprint-oriented, meaning there is a question as to how well he is going to handle the stretch out. That said, he has won from both the front end and midfield, and both his wins have come on the local dirt.
Jonathan’s Way - Trainer: Philip Bauer - Sire: Vekoma
He needs a step up from his first two starts, though the freshening since the Iroquois (G3) has given him some time to grow up a bit. He has shown good pace versatility, wiring the Iroquois but winning a six-furlong maiden race from off the pace after getting pinched off early. That ability to handle adversity could help him, given the possibility for chaos in this large a field.
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Purse: $2,000,000
Distance: 1 1/16 miles
Grade: 1
Age: 2-year-olds
Post Time: Friday, November 1 at 4:45 p.m. PDT (Race 9 at Del Mar)
This classic race, the championship event for two-year-old colts and geldings, has been on the Breeders’ Cup schedule from the beginning back in 1984. It is one of the most important events of the entire Thoroughbred horse racing season.
Winners of the Breeders Cup Juvenile are often made the early favorite for the Kentucky Derby, especially given that they finish the year as the champion juvenile and most likely earn the Eclipse Award. This is something that was backed up by the brilliant Nyquist when he did the Juvenile-Derby double in 2015/16, so whoever wins this event will be seen as a real superstar. Street Sense was the first to accomplish the double in 2006/2007.
Selecting Your FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Bets
Whatever they do or do not go on to achieve as three-year-olds, winners of the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile are often revered. They often come into the race as battle-hardened, graded winners despite their tender years and low mileage, so when you’re checking out the form, be sure to think about that.
To help you further in picking out your FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile bet, check back in with us regularly to get our expert team’s insight as we approach go-time in Kentucky. We have information on Breeders’ Cup contenders and more besides to help you along.
Placing Your FanDuel Juvenile Wagers
Taking you right to the heart of the action, FanDuel is the official wagering partner of the 2024 Breeders’ Cup.
Betting online is the easiest way to go, and with FanDuel and FanDuel TV, you can not only find out all the information you need about the $2-million Juvenile, but also place your bets right here from the comfort of your own home.
The picture can change at any moment, meaning that following the latest news on FanDuel TV matters. In 2022, Jack Christopher was the big horse leading into the Juvenile, but he scratched the night before the race. If anything happens at the last minute again this year, we will keep you informed!
FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile 2024 Odds
The official field for the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile was drawn on Monday, October 28. These 10 horses are expected to line up in the starting gate Friday.
| Post | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Owner | ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Avenue | Brendan Walsh | Tyler Gaffalione | Godolphin | 5-2 |
| 2 | Getaway Car | Bob Baffert | Juan Hernandez | SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables et al. | 20-1 |
| 3 | Hill Road | Adrian Murray | Umberto Rispoli | Amo Racing USA | 30-1 |
| 4 | Ferocious | Gustavo Delgado | Javier Castellano | JR Ranch, Marquee Bloodstock, High Step Racing | 6-1 |
| 5 | Jonathan’s Way | Philip Bauer | Joel Rosario | Rigney Racing | 9-2 |
| 6 | Citizen Bull | Bob Baffert | Martin Garcia | SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables et al. | 10-1 |
| 7 | Gaming | Bob Baffert | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Michael E. Pegram, Karl Watson, Paul Weitman | 8-1 |
| 8 | Shin Believe | Hideyuki Mori | Yutaka Take | Susumu Fujita | 10-1 |
| 9 | Ecoro Azel | Hideyuki Mori | Akira Sugawara | Masatoshi Haramura | 30-1 |
| 10 | Chancer McPatrick | Chad Brown | Flavien Prat | Flanagan Racing | 3-1 |
FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Contenders
These are the leading contenders for the 2023 FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile:
Chancer McPatrick - Trainer: Chad Brown - Sire: McKinzie
He is undefeated in three starts, including two in Grade 1 company. That includes an improbable victory in the Hopeful where Flavien Prat lost the irons early, he had only a modest pace to run down, and he still got up over Ferocious. Watch the track bias to make sure closers are getting a fair shake, but if they are? There are many runners in the field who do their best work up front, and he could get the setup.
Citizen Bull - Trainer: Bob Baffert - Sire: Into Mischief
Trained by perennial juvenile powerhouse Bob Baffert, Citizen Bull is California speed. He took the American Pharoah from gate to wire, and though he has tables to turn on Gaming and McKinzie Street from a local Grade 1 try in the Del Mar Futurity, that was only at one turn, and he woke up so well at two turns. The biggest question is the presence of other speed, but he pressed the pace on debut and may be able to show that gear again.
East Avenue - Trainer: Brendan Walsh - Sire: Medaglia d’Oro
In two starts, he has yet to be threatened. He wired a six-furlong maiden and won by eight lengths, then wired the Breeders’ Futurity (G1), crossing the wire 5 ¼ lengths clear of Ferocious. This will be a tougher test, as there is a lot more speed in this race than there was entered in the Breeders’ Futurity. But, especially if the Bafferts and Ferocious take all the money, East Avenue may still be enough of a price to bet either that he’ll make the top or that he could possibly be tactical.
Ferocious - Trainer: Todd Pletcher - Sire: Flatter
It’s hard to trust him on top, especially after being defeated in both the Hopeful and the Breeders’ Futurity. But, Chancer McPatrick and East Avenue look like quality strength of schedule. Ferocious has proven he can pass horses, a big plus given how much speed there is in this race. And, if he can get his head straight in the early stages, he could put it together on the biggest juvenile stage of all.
Gaming - Trainer: Bob Baffert - Sire: Game Winner
This son of Bob Baffert’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner Game Winner is undefeated in two starts. He has yet to try two turns, and that’s a question. The Game Winner on top is a positive, but underneath looks a little more sprint-oriented, meaning there is a question as to how well he is going to handle the stretch out. That said, he has won from both the front end and midfield, and both his wins have come on the local dirt.
Jonathan’s Way - Trainer: Philip Bauer - Sire: Vekoma
He needs a step up from his first two starts, though the freshening since the Iroquois (G3) has given him some time to grow up a bit. He has shown good pace versatility, wiring the Iroquois but winning a six-furlong maiden race from off the pace after getting pinched off early. That ability to handle adversity could help him, given the possibility for chaos in this large a field.
Breeders' Cup Odds
Day 1 Races
Day 2 Races
Stay with FanDuel for your 2024 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Updates
You can bet the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile at Keeneland right here at FanDuel. Check out all the latest Breeders’ Cup information with us and allow our team of experts to keep you in the know.