LEXINGTON, Ky. — It was no surprise that Cave Rock and National Treasure, both trained by Bob Baffert, would finish one in front of the other in the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, much like they did when Cave Rock won the American Pharoah at Santa Anita last month.
The surprise was that Forte finished in front of both. Well, not that big of a surprise because the 2-year-old colt was the second choice at 5-1 behind heavy favorite Cave Rock, who was 2-5.
It was Forte’s third Grade 1 stakes win and fourth victory in five starts, giving trainer Todd Pletcher his third win in the Juvenile. The last time was in 2012 with Shanghai Bobby. He also won in 2010 with Uncle Mo, who like Forte is owned by Mike Repole. Vinnie Viola, owner of the NHL’s Florida Panthers, is also a part of the ownership group.
