Forever Young
After the Saudi Cup, this was the second Group 1 win of the season for Forever Young. Former winner Sierra Leone (2024) was among the beaten runners, finishing second. The win was worth €3,875,000 to the winner.
United States of America
Del Mar · 01.11.25
Watch the racePurse€ 6,150,800
To the winner€ 3,875,000
Distance2012 metres
Winning time2m 0.19s
SurfaceDirt · Fast
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners9
Stories of this Result
Forever Young
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Wire2Wire - Horse Racing · English commentaryResult
9 runners · prize money to 4th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
Pedigree of the winner
Connections
All winners since 2021
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sierra LeoneGun Runner × Heavenly Love | Chad C BrownFlavien Prat | Brant, Peter M , Magnier, Mrs John, Tabor, Michael, Smith, Derrick, Westerberg And Smith, Brook TDebby M Oxley | ||
| 2021 | Knicks GoPaynter × Kosmo's Buddy | Brad H CoxJoel Rosario | Korea Racing AuthorityAngie Moore |
History since 1984
Breeders' Cup Classic42Editions since 1984
1Multiple winnersTiznow
2%Won by fillies or mares1 of 42 · 1 of the last 20
1:59.02Fastest winning timeGhostzapper · 2004
Record holders
Most wins since 19841Chris McCarronJockey · 1988, 1989, 1996, 2000, 20015 wins
1Jerry BaileyJockey · 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 20055 wins
3Bob BaffertTrainer · 2014, 2015, 2016, 20204 wins
4Stronach StablesOwner · 1998, 20042 wins
4Cee's TizzySire · 2000, 20012 wins
4Seattle SongDamsire · 2000, 20012 wins
Multiple winners
Won this race more than once1Tiznow2000, 20012 wins
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| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Forever YoungReal Steel × Forever Darling | Yoshito YahagiRyusei Sakai | Susumu FujitaNorthern Farm | 4.50 | |
| 2024 | Sierra LeoneGun Runner × Heavenly Love | Chad C BrownFlavien Prat | Coolmore GroupDebby M. Oxley | 9.00 | |
| 2023 | White AbarrioRace Day × Catching Diamonds | Richard E. Dutrow Jr.Irad Ortiz Jr | C2 Racing Stable LLC and La Milagrosa Stable, LLCSpendthrift Farm | 3.50 | |
| 2022 | FlightlineTapit × Feathered | John W. SadlerFlavien Prat | Hronis Racing LLC, Summer Wind Equine, West Point Thoroughbreds, Inc., Siena Farm LLC & Woodford Racing, LLCSummer Wind Equine | 1.44 | |
| 2021 | Knicks GoPaynter × Kosmo's Buddy | Brad CoxJoel Rosario | Korea Racing AuthorityAngie Moore | 4.20 | |
| 2020 | AuthenticInto Mischief × Flawless | Bob BaffertJohn R Velazquez | Spendthrift FarmPeter E. Blum Thoroughbreds | 5.20 | |
| 2019 | Vino RossoCurlin × Mythical Bride | Todd PletcherIrad Ortiz Jr | Mike RepoleJohn D. Gunther | 5.60 | |
| 2018 | AccelerateLookin at Lucky × Issues | John W. SadlerJoel Rosario | Hronis Racing LLCMike Abraham | 4.00 | |
| 2017 | Gun RunnerCandy Ride × Quiet Giant | Steve AsmussenFlorent Geroux | Winchell Thoroughbreds & Three Chimneys FarmBesilu Stables LLC | 3.40 | |
| 2016 | ArrogateUnbridled's Song × Bubbler | Bob BaffertMike E Smith | JuddmonteClearsky Farms | 2.75 | |
| 2015 | American PharoahPioneerof the Nile × Littleprincessemma | Bob BaffertVictor Espinoza | Zayat StablesAhmed Zayat | 1.67 | |
| 2014 | BayernOfflee Wild × Alittlebitearly | Bob BaffertMartin Garcia | Kaleem ShahHelen Alexander | 8.00 | |
| 2013 | Mucho Macho ManMacho Uno × Ponche De Leona | Katherine RitvoGary Stevens | Reeves Thoroughbred RacingJohn D. Rio & Carole A. Rio | 5.00 | |
| 2012 | Fort LarnedE Dubai × Arlucea | Ian WilkesBrian Hernandez Jr. | Janis R. WhithamJanis R. Whitham | 10.00 | |
| 2011 | DrosselmeyerDistorted Humor × Golden Ballet | Bill MottMike E Smith | WinStar FarmAaron & Marie Jones | ||
| 2010 | BlameArch × Liable | Albert Stall Jr.Garrett Gomez | Claiborne Farm & Adele DilschneiderClaiborne Farm & Adele B. Dilschneider | 6.50 | |
| 2009 | ZenyattaStreet Cry × Vertigineux | John ShirreffsMike E Smith | Jerry & Ann MossMaverick Productions, Limited | 4.33 | |
| 2008 | Raven's PassElusive Quality × Ascutney | John GosdenFrankie Dettori | Princess Haya/Darley RacingStonerside Stable | 8.00 | |
| 2007 | CurlinSmart Strike × Sherriff's Deputy | Steve AsmussenRobby Albarado | Stonestreet Stables et al.Fares Farm | ||
| 2006 | InvasorCandy Stripes × Quendom | Kiaran McLaughlinFernando Jara | Shadwell RacingHaras Clausan (Haras Santa Ines) | ||
| 2005 | Saint LiamSaint Ballado × Quiet Dance | Richard Dutrow Jr.Jerry Bailey | M/M William K. Warren Jr.Edward P. Evans | 3.40 | |
| 2004 | GhostzapperAwesome Again × Baby Zip | Robert FrankelJavier Castellano | Stronach StablesAdena Springs Farms | 3.50 | |
| 2003 | Pleasantly PerfectPleasant Colony × Regal State | Richard MandellaAlex Solis | Diamond A Racing Corp.Clovelly Farms | ||
| 2002 | VolponiCryptoclearance × Prom Knight | Philip G. JohnsonJosé Santos | Amherst & Spruce Pond StableAmherst Stable (Kathy Johnson) | 44.50 | |
| 2001 | TiznowCee's Tizzy × Cee's Song | Jay M. RobbinsChris McCarron | Cee's StablesCecilia Straub-Rubens | ||
| 2000 | TiznowCee's Tizzy × Cee's Song | Jay M. RobbinsChris McCarron | Cooper & Straub-RubensCecilia Straub-Rubens | ||
| 1999 | Cat ThiefStorm Cat × Train Robbery | D Wayne LukasPat Day | Overbrook FarmOverbrook Farm | ||
| 1998 | Awesome AgainDeputy Minister × Primal Force | Patrick B. ByrnePat Day | Stronach StablesFrank Stronach | ||
| 1997 | Skip AwaySkip Trial × Ingot Way | Sonny HineMike E Smith | Carolyn HineAnna Maria Barnhart | ||
| 1996 | Alphabet SoupCozzene × Illiterate | David HofmansChris McCarron | Ridder Thoroughbred StableSoutheast Associates | ||
| 1995 | CigarPalace Music × Solar Slew | Bill MottJerry Bailey | Allen E. PaulsonAllen E. Paulson | 2.00 | |
| 1994 | ConcernBroad Brush × Fara's Team | Richard W. SmallJerry Bailey | Robert E. MeyerhoffRobert E. Meyerhoff | 8.50 | |
| 1993 | ArcanguesSagace × Albertine | André FabreJerry Bailey | Daniel WildensteinAllez France Stables | ||
| 1992 | A.P. IndySeattle Slew × Weekend Surprise | Neil DrysdaleEd Delahoussaye | Tomonori Tsurumaki, William S. Farish III, William S. KilroyWilliam Farish III / William S. Kilroy | ||
| 1991 | Black Tie AffairMiswaki × Hat Tab Girl | Ernie T. PoulosJerry Bailey | Jeffrey SullivanStephen D. Peskoff | 5.00 | |
| 1990 | UnbridledFappiano × Gana Facil | Carl NafzgerPat Day | Frances A. GenterTartan Stable | ||
| 1989 | Sunday SilenceHalo × Wishing Well | Charlie WhittinghamChris McCarron | H-G-W PartnersOak Cliff Thoroughbreds, Ltd. | 3.00 | |
| 1988 | AlyshebaAlydar × Bel Sheba | Jack Van BergChris McCarron | Dorothy & Pam ScharbauerPreston W. Madden | 2.50 | |
| 1987 | FerdinandNijinsky × Banja Luka | Charlie WhittinghamBill Shoemaker | Elizabeth A. KeckHoward B. Keck | 2.00 | |
| 1986 | SkywalkerRelaunch × Bold Captive | Michael WhittinghamLaffit Pincay Jr. | Oak Cliff StablesOak Cliff Thoroughbreds, Ltd. | ||
| 1985 | Proud TruthGraustark × Wake Robin | John M. VeitchJorge Velásquez | Darby Dan FarmDorothy Firestone Galbreath | ||
| 1984 | Wild AgainIcecapade × Bushel-n-Peck | Vincent TimphonyPat Day | Black Chip Stable (William Allen, Ron Volkman, Terry Beall)W. Paul Little |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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