Forever Young aims to become the first horse to win the Saudi Cup twice when he competes in the 2026 race at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh. The 5-year-old Japan-bred champion, who won last year’s $20 million Saudi Cup and the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic, has earned over $19.3 million in his career and is the 8-11 morning-line favorite. Key competitors include Nysos, Bishops Bay, Nevada Beach, and Luxor Cafe, with the race set for 12:40 p.m. ET.
Racing insider Michelle Yu, who correctly predicted Forever Young’s 2025 victory, provides detailed analysis of all 14 entrants. She highlights Forever Young’s consistency and affinity for the course, while noting Nysos as a highly talented contender despite some surface concerns. Other notable horses include Bishops Bay, who excels in one-turn races, and Nevada Beach, a strong grinder suited to the distance. Yu’s top picks for the race are Forever Young, Nevada Beach, Nysos, and Tumbarumba, with a suggested $10 win bet on Forever Young.
