Overview
- The Japanese-bred champion prevailed in the $20 million Group 1 at King Abdulaziz Racecourse under jockey Ryusei Sakai.
- Nysos finished second as the only late threat, with long shot Tumbarumba third; Nevada Beach broke poorly and trailed.
- Trainer Yoshito Yahagi had assessed Forever Young as about 95% fit before the race, marking his first start since the Nov. 1 Breeders’ Cup Classic.
- Baffert did notch success on the card as Imagination and Flavien Prat won the $2 million Riyadh Dirt Sprint.
- The meeting’s growth continued with the Neom Turf Cup promoted to Group 1 status and its purse doubled to $3 million.