Can Hughes stay undefeated, will American History capitalize on a fast pace or could Salahudin and Coach Pope steal the spotlight? The $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile takes place Friday at Keeneland, with two-year-olds racing 1 1/16 miles on dirt. Disclaimer: This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Horse racing involves risk. Please wager responsibly and legally, and always do your own handicapping before placing any bets. TIME TO GET A LIL’ BIT EXTRA: Join my newsletter at https://subscribe.trifectaandextra.com/ This is your chance to stay connected. Get racing news, behind the scenes looks, invitations to special events and more! In this Breeders’ Cup Juvenile preview, I cover race architecture, the projected pace, and the contenders in post-position order. From Keeneland’s shorter finishing stretch to speed figures, workouts, and pedigree, we’ll examine what could decide this race on Future Stars Friday. 🏇 Full Field Covered COVERED • PP1: Damavand - Todd Pletcher’s $1 million purchase has a Keeneland win at this distance and a sharp follow-up workout. Can he make the jump against tougher competition? • PP3: Salahudin - Bob Baffert’s undefeated runner brings improving speed figures and bullet workouts. Can he keep progressing while tackling added distance and two turns? • PP4: Earth Song - A dominant debut winner by Justify. Can he answer the distance and class questions after his Champagne performance? • PP5: Hughes - Bob Baffert’s has two unbeaten horses. This one has four starts and wins with a field-leading 100 Beyer. Can he handle stronger competition and pressure from the other speed horses? • PP6: American History - Pletcher’s unbeaten Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity winner has already succeeded over this track and distance. Could a fast pace favor his late kick? • PP7: Coach Pope - Early speed, Keeneland experience, and a runner-up finish in the Breeders’ Futurity. Can he conserve enough energy to finish the job? • PP8: He Is No Lie - A determined speed horse who could shape the early fractions. Can he settle and carry his speed over the added distance? These are two-year-olds: improvement can come fast, and reputations can unravel even faster.