From his base at Airdrie Stud in Kentucky, Brereton C. Jones made a strong mark on graded racing in North America last year, thanks in large part to his homebreds.
After close finishes in two turf stakes in her native England, and a respectable fifth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies for trainer John Gosden, it was clear Questing had some ability as a 2-year-old in 2011.
Jockey John Velazquez won the Belmont Stakes in June, entered the National Racing Hall of Fame in August, and won the Breeders’ Cup Mile with Horse of the Year contender Wise Dan in November.
After three straight wins as a juvenile, capped by the Grade 3 Tempted Stakes, expectations were high when Believe You Can made her 3-year-old seasonal debut for trainer Larry Jones in the Silverbulletday Stakes.
Ramon Dominguez is a finalist to win a third consecutive Eclipse Award for outstanding jockey after a 2012 season in which he set a record for purse earnings by a rider in a single year.
