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Forever Young Becomes First Japanese Winner of Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar

The Japanese colt caps a two-year overseas campaign under jockey Ryusei Sakai, owned by Susumu Fujita, trained by Yoshito Yahagi.

Overview

  • The 2000-meter dirt G1 was run on Nov. 1 at Del Mar, California, on the Breeders’ Cup final day.
  • Jockey Ryusei Sakai piloted the 4-year-old to victory for trainer Yoshito Yahagi’s stable.
  • Owner Susumu Fujita is the president of CyberAgent, known for the Uma Musume game franchise.
  • The win follows an international campaign that included triumph in the 2025 Saudi Cup.
  • Forever Young had finished third in the 2024 Kentucky Derby and the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic before this breakthrough.