All eyes were on Japan’s Breeders’ Cup Classic hero Forever Young before the race, having added to his Del Mar success when defending his Saudi Cup crown last month. Always to the fore in the hands of Jose Ortiz, the four-year-old never surrendered his position and although Forever Young fought hard to reel in his rival, Magnitude simply drew further clear as the winning post approached and the chasing pack wilted. Forever Young would go one place better than 12 months ago for second, with Simon and Ed Crisford’s Meydann sticking on for the bronze medal. While Asmussen was winning a second Dubai World Cup, it was a first for his jockey, who said: “I’m very happy and we knew we had a very good horse, but Forever Young is one of the best horses in the world and we had to respect that. “To win the Dubai World Cup is a dream come true.

Source: The Herald March 28, 2026 23:55 UTC