Forever Young wins G1 Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park

The equestrian and horse racing industries report several significant developments across international markets. At Belmont Park, the Japanese superstar Forever Young won the Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup, ridden by Ryusei Sakai and trained by Yoshito Yahagi, finishing with a time of 2:01.23.

In the United States, the Keeneland September Yearling Sale saw Book 2 conclude with cumulative gross sales exceeding $318 million, reaching the $300 million milestone faster than in previous years. The market shows a rising average price, though buyers are exhibiting increased selectivity, evidenced by a rising buy-back rate.

Other notable racing results include Bodacious Bay winning the Grade 1 Cotillion Stakes at Parx under trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. In Europe, the GoffsGo Late September Sale catalogue has been released, featuring prominent horses such as the Group 3 Renaissance Stakes winner Go Athletico.

Additionally, the IBERICON event at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala is set for October 14–18, 2026. The program will include USPRE Week, featuring educational clinics led by FEI 4 Judge Juan Carlos Campos and annual awards for the Purebred Spanish Horse community.