Breeders' Cup: Iowa sensation Tyler's Tribe brings 5-for-5 mark

Tyler's Tribe is an undefeated 2-year-old Iowa colt. He won his first start by 16 3/4 lengths. Tyler's tribe is headed for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint. Tyler’s Tribe holds four spots on Daily Racing Form”s Beyer Speed Figure leaderboard. His TimeformUS Speed figures for 2 year olds this year are 120.

Tyler's Tribe is a Thoroughbred colt that Lepic bought. Lepi chose the name after his grandson, who has leukemia. Tyler's last hospital visit was on Wednesday. He will have to take oral medications for one more month. Tyler is doing well. The colter won Breeders' Cup this year. It is Lepik's fifth win in five attempts. His previous wins include the Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association and the American Quarterhorse Association.

Tyler's Tribe is nominated for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile at 1 1/16 miles and the Juveniles Turf Sprint 5 1-2 furlongs. He was bought for $34,000. Tyler's tribe's sire is Sharp Azteca. Kylee Jordan won the jockey title at Prairie Meadows with 81 wins from 402 starts. Martin finished third in the trainer's standings for Prairie Meadow's meet. Martin has been in this business for 30 years and has never had a horse like Tyler’s Tribe. The horse's best quality is his speed. It's possible Tyler will be dangerous on the turf at Keeneland.