Defending winner Forever Young headlines a strong field laden with American and Japanese stars set for the seventh running of the $20 million Saudi Cup Feb. 14 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Forever Young was last seen taking the Nov.
The Southwest Stakes may not have produced a Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve winner in 2025 as it did in 2024 with Mystik Dan, but with a seven-figure purse it’s no surprise the 1 1/16-mile stakes, which has been rescueduled to Friday, Feb. 6, attracted a full field of 14 starters.
Two days after seeing his 2-year-old male champion Ted Noffey knocked off the road to the 2026 Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve due to injury, Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher apparently found a talented replacement.
Pegasus World Cup weekend at Gulfstream Park resulted in significant movement on the Equibase Leaderboard, particularly within the older divisions. Seven graded stakes races were contested, showcasing strong performances across multiple surfaces and featuring the first North American Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series race of the year.
