RIYADH: Forever Young cemented his place in Saudi Cup history with a second consecutive victory in the $20 million race on Saturday night. Ridden by Ryusei Sakai and trained by Yoshito Yahagi for owner Susumu Fujita, the Japanese thoroughbred defeated Bob Baffert’s Nysos by a length to claim the $10 million winner’s share over 1,800 metres on dirt at King Abdulaziz Racecourse. Sakai, backed by a travelling Japanese fanbase, expressed pride after the race: “Forever Young is an amazing horse.

RIYADH: Forever Young (JPN) will emerge from gate six when bidding to defend his group one $20-million Saudi Cup crown at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Saturday. The reigning…

Forever Young defends his Saudi Cup title in Riyadh, Kentucky Derby candidates battle in both Saudi and in New Orleans.

RIYADH: Forever Young cemented his place in Saudi Cup history with a second consecutive victory in the $20 million race on Saturday night. Ridden by Ryusei Sakai and trained by…

Forever Young won the Saudi Cup for the second time while a Bob Baffert-trained horse finished second for the fourth time in weekend horse racing.