Breeders’ Cup: Japan’s Forever Young beats his rivals in the Classic

Ryusei Sakai, riding Forever Young, celebrates after winning the Breeders’ Cup Classic during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ryusei Sakai, riding Forever Young, celebrates after winning the Breeders’ Cup Classic during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, C