Forever Young Starts Strong Toward Dubai with Back-to-Back Saudi Cup Victory

Japan’s Forever Young captured the Saudi Cup once again, completing an impressive back-to-back victory on one of the biggest stages in world racing. Against elite international rivals, he delivered a performance that felt every bit like a champion’s statement.

In the broadcast booth, Yuichi Fukunaga—a former jockey and now a trainer—appeared as a guest analyst and offered a sharp take on the race: Honestly, it started to feel like it was turning into an uncomfortable flow, but he threaded the inside really well.

Turning for home, it became a head-to-head duel with Nysos. Yet Forever Young never panicked. From the moment they entered the final straight, he kept roughly a one-length advantage the entire way.

The gap looked close—yet it never truly shrank. It was a huge one length… a one length that felt like it would never be taken. A champion’s run in every sense of the word.

Forever Young also won the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Classic. And in about a month, he is expected to return to the stage of the Dubai World Cup.

He finished third there last year, but judging by his current form, a revenge victory is well within reach. And if he wins in Dubai—

Forever Young will surely carve his name near the very top of history as one of the strongest dirt horses Japan has ever produced. (Or perhaps… he’s already stepped into that territory.)

And you can bet the owner—Mr. Fujita of CyberAgent—must be absolutely delighted right now.

Forever Young’s journey isn’t over. All eyes now turn to the next battle: the Dubai World Cup.