RIYADH: Trainer Yoshito Yahagi believed Forever Young (JPN) to be virtually unbeatable when he thwarted Romantic Warrior (IRE) 12 months ago, and he returns to Riyadh with his Breeders’ Cup hero bidding to become the first dual winner of the Group 1 Saudi Cup at King Abdulaziz Racecourse this Saturday.
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Hong Kong legend Romantic Warrior was the only possible danger to victory in the 2025 renewal of the $20 million feature in the mind of the decorated trainer.
And he was proved correct as the pair went head-to-head down the stretch with Forever Young prevailing by neck — having only led inside the final 25 meters.
“I didn’t think he would be beaten by any horse,” revealed Yahagi. “But I wasn’t completely sure about Romantic Warrior, as it was his first time racing on dirt. If Forever Young was going to be beaten, it had to be by Romantic Warrior.”
