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Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) star Fierceness is a third-generation colorbearer for Repole Stable, on his mother’s side, and Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher looms large on both halves of the pedigree.

On an action-packed Friday at Santa Anita, Fierceness emerged as the early favorite for the 150th Kentucky Derby (G1) when powering to victory against a top-class field in the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1).

The $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) and $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) at Santa Anita on Friday will award the biggest outlay of qualifying points this season for next spring's Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1), both of...