Breeders' Cup Juvenile runner-up Mr. A. P. done for the year

Mr. A. P., California’s top 2-year-old, based on the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile result, is done for the season. Now the connections of runner-up Mr. A. P. can start dreaming about next spring.

Claimed for $150,000 by David Wilson and trainer Vladimir Cerin from his runner-up debut in July at Del Mar, Mr. A. P. has emerged as a division leader. He won a maiden route Oct. 13 at Santa Anita and 18 days later finished second to Ted Noffey in the BC Juvenile.

Mr. A. P. earned $392,000 in three starts since he was claimed. He also earned a winter vacation.

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“Right now, he’s just going to rest for a little while,” Cerin said. “He feels great, he’s sound, and we’re looking forward to next year.”

Cerin said Mr. A. P. will “walk two or three times a day, enjoy some sun, start jogging in a couple weeks, and get ready for next year. He’s done for this year.”

Mr. A. P. is stabled at Santa Anita, where he is likely to launch his 3-year-old campaign.

Sired by American Pharoah and produced by stakes winner Trenchtown Cat, Mr. A. P. was initially trained by Hector Palma and owned by BG Stable and Royalty Stable.

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