Hansen holds on for Breeders' Cup Juvenile

Horseracing Betting Lines

11/05/2011 - Louisville. KY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Hansen, ridden by Ramon Dominguez, nosed out even-money favorite Union Rags to win the $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile on Saturday at Churchill Downs. The two-year-old colt covered the 1 1/16-miles in 1:44.44 on a fast track.

Trained by Mike Maker, Hansen broke sharply from the gate to take the lead. The gray colt set the entire pace for the 13-horse field. Union Rags, undefeated in his first three career starts, was wide on the first turn, but found room to run around the final turn.

Hansen still had the lead at the top of stretch as the favorite drove from the outside. The leader was able to hold off Union Rags for the upset. Creative Cause, the 5-1 second choice, was third with Dullahan fourth.

Owned by Dr. Kendall Hansen, the two-year-old namesake earned $1.08 million to put his earnings at $1.15 million. The colt is perfect in three starts, including the Kentucky Cup Juvenile.

The winner of the Juvenile is commonly the early Kentucky Derby favorite.

Hansen paid $16.20, $6.60 and $4.60. Union Rags returned $3.20 and $2.20, and Creative Cause paid $3.60 to show.

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