Dubai (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 26 March 2026) The stars Illuminate every corner of this week’s field, but on the main track, the forever extraordinary young man He got the lion Share Of interest, while his traveling coach, Yoshito Yahagi, remains the most important man Most requested by worldRacing journalism.
Winning $12 million Dubai world cup [sponsored by Emirates] You will pay forever young man before Hong Kong Superstar Romantic Warrior is at the top of the all-time grossing list.
more than dollar Deposits with owner Susumu Fujita Bank Account, forever young man He will simultaneously become the winner of the top three all-age trophies in dirt racing if he can add a Saturday advantage to the Breeders’ Cup Classic and Saudi The cup he won for the second time last month.
Talking to A Dubai world cup Media At the conference in Maidan on Thursday, Yahaji did not mince his words regarding what is forever young man Meaning for him and his employees.
Of course he is a big star for us and I worship him like a star machineYahaji said machine “You came to my stable and I can’t show enough appreciation for it.”
Forever young man Joining Yahagi in the wake of Lys Gracieux and Contrail already feels like the opportunity of a lifetime, while his exploits across the race world Taking Coach to places he may never have dreamed of conquering.
In the rankings, he is head and shoulders above him opposition On Saturday – he has 10lbs in hand on Magnitude and 11lbs on last year’s winner Hit Show – and instead of focusing on who might beat Forever young manYahaji is more concerned about the possibility of rain between now and then mail time.
“Yesterday’s race was not hard work, considering the track conditions,” Yahagi said. It was light work so it is in very good condition.
“It’s a small field and it’s competitive as always. I’m particularly worried at the moment because I don’t want to see it rain heavily on Saturday, certainly not.”
Forever young man He can only finish third behind Hit Show when trying to complete the mission Saudi Cup/Dubai world Cup double in 2025, having beaten Romantic Warrior in an epic stretch ride at King Abdulaziz Racecourse 42 days ago.
Once again, Yahagi defied conventional wisdom when asked if the win was more obvious in Saudi The cup has helped forever young man this time
“It actually doesn’t help, to be honest,” Yahagi said. “A shorter gap [between races] It is easier to manage and maintain his condition.
“He can feel very relaxed, whereas this year Saudi The cup was not difficult race“.
Yahagi has previously raised the possibility of trying for good young man On the turf at least once before the end of his career, while American fans will be excited to see him return to defend his Breeders’ Cup Classic title.
He confirmed on Thursday that future plans have not yet been discussed, and that Fujita will be watching from Japansuch thoughts will have to wait until Yahagi returns home to discuss matters “over dinner and some drinks.”
Ryusei Sakai has appeared in between worldElite riding alongside Forever young manShi’s rise to global dominance – a clear source of pride for Yahagi and Fujita – and he appears to have developed a keen sense of when to unleash his partner, as well as knowing how much reserve he has.
“Ryusei Sakai is an essential part of the team,” said Yahagi. It wasn’t an easy decision to keep him on board forever young man.
“He’s obviously my stable jockey but at that time [we first travelled the horse]he has never won the first grade Japan. But Mr. Fujita is the owner of Forever young manexpressed his appreciation for the team aspect.
“Ryusei has been improving his skills and experience, as well as his strength, by traveling with the team and with Forever. young man. So yes, he is a key part of the team and we wanted to compete with him on that world platform.”
30 years on from Cigar preparation Dubai world Cup on road to join worldIn elite racing, a special anniversary requires a special winner.
the world He waits, and now it’s up forever young man To deliver. once again.