The fourth running of the $20-million Saudi Cup (G1) went the way of Japan for the first time Saturday as Yoshito Yahagi-trained Panthalassa saw off all challengers for a historic wire-to-wire victory at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Last year’s best dirt horse in Japan, Cafe Pharoah, galloped for 800m with his race rider Joao Moreira. Naoto Suzuki, assistant to trainer Noriyuki Hori, was satisfied after watching the breeze, saying: “He had a good gallop as we planned. Joao told me he was stretching his legs well toward the finish and he still had plenty of energy. I might take him for a paddock schooling
Saudi Cup Field Includes 2022 Winner, Baffert Duo bloodhorse.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from bloodhorse.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.