CLN Stakes Winner Four Wheel Drive Wins First BC Race

Four Wheel Drive seized the lead early and held off Chimney Rock by three-quarters of a length to win the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G2T) Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park.

Trained by Wesley Ward and ridden to victory by Irad Ortiz Jr., Four Wheel Drive completed the five-furlong race for 2-year-olds in :55.66 on firm turf. He was followed home by Chimney Rock in second and Another Miracle in third.

Sale History: FTFMAR2019 • ($825,000 RNA) • Consignor: Hartley/De Renzo Thoroughbreds, agent.

FTSAUG2018 • $525,000 • Consignor: Paramount Sales, agent • Buyer: Hartley/DeRenzo.

Four Wheel Drive is a son of Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) and Triple Crown winner American Pharoah.

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