Prince Cheval came from seventh place early to break his maiden at Hawthorne on Oct. 23 in a $33,040 maiden special at six furlongs. The 2-year-old colt drew off to a 1 1/4-length victory in 1:12.68, the Illinois-bred son of Leroidesanimaux picking up the winner's check of $19,800. Prince Cheval was the 2-1 favorite in a field of 12.