Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. was more than happy Jan. 25 to report that Skippylongstocking and White Abarrio had exited the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) at Gulfstream Park in good order.
At the close of trade, New Zealand Bloodstock reported 207 yearlings had found new homes at a clearance rate of 77%. The day one aggregate finished at NZ$38,197,500, a 43% increase year-on-year.
Hong Kong superstars Romantic Warrior and Ka Ying Rising dominated local rivals in their group 1 victories Jan. 25 at Sha Tin Racecourse as both continued assaults on the record books.
Forever Young and his regular jockey, Ryusei Sakai, received the "Number Sports of the Year 2025" MVP award Jan. 23, with owner Susumu Fujita mentioning the 5-year-old could race on turf in 2026.