Forever Young might try for third Saudi Cup before retiring
Daily Racing Form • • sports
Key Points:
- Trainer Yoshito Yahagi confirmed that Forever Young will not race in the 2027 Breeders’ Cup at Belmont Park but may compete early next year, possibly aiming for a third consecutive win in the Saudi Cup in February.
- Forever Young is set to run in the Grade 1, $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park on Friday as a prep race before attempting to repeat his Breeders’ Cup Classic victory at Keeneland on October 31.
- Yahagi praised Forever Young's recent training, highlighting an impressive five-furlong workout and noting the horse's significant improvement from age four to five.
- Despite having only raced twice this year, Forever Young won the Saudi Cup in February and placed second in the Dubai World Cup in March, demonstrating continued top-level performance.
