While the winner of the Juvenile has not consistently carried that elite form into his 3-year-old season, last year’s race was a springboard to stardom for a deep contingent that includes Essential Quality, Hot Rod Charlie, Jackie’s Warrior and Rombauer.
Not only does the race offer a glimpse of what is to come on the next year’s Derby trail, the race typically determines the Eclipse Award for champion 2-year-old male. Almost everyone who has even a passing interest in sports has heard of the Kentucky Derby, and the TVG Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is the first major platform for next year’s Triple Crown hopefuls. One of the Breeders’ Cup races that attracts the most attention each year – from dedicated lifelong racing aficionados to the casual fan - is the Juvenile.
