Ted Noffey wins Breeders' Cup Juvenile for Todd Pletcher, becomes early Kentucky Derby favorite

Ted Noffey won the $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile by one length at Del Mar on Friday, stamping himself as the winter favorite for next year's Kentucky Derby. Ridden by John Velazquez, Ted Noffey ran 1 1/16 miles in 1:42.25 and paid $3.60 to win for the second-shortest win payout in Juvenile history. It was Velazquez's 22nd Cup win, second all-time among jockeys.