Joe Peacock Jr.’s Senor Buscador flew from the clouds to top an international field while winning the world’s richest race, the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) at King Abdulaziz Racecourse Feb. 24.

After spotting two American runners several lengths entering the King Abdulaziz Racecourse stretch, Forever Young launched a sustained rally to catch Book’em Danno in the final strides to secure a nose victory in the $1.5 million Saudi Derby (G3). 

Replay of the 2024 Saudi Derby at King Abdulaziz Racecourse won by Forever Young over Book’em Danno. Courtesy Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia

Manama Gold, a Louisiana-bred Star Guitar filly, won the UAE Oaks (G3) Feb. 23 in Dubai, earning a spot in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) if her connections want it.

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Manama Gold, a Louisiana-bred Star Guitar filly, won the UAE Oaks (G3) Feb. 23 in Dubai, earning a spot in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) if her connections want it.

Andy Serling & Paul Verderosa look ahead to the Rebel Stakes & Honeybee Stakes at Oaklawn.

A race roughly more than 7,000 miles away helped jockey Cristian Torres land two prized mounts Feb. 24 at Oaklawn Park for two-time Eclipse Award-winning trainer Brad Cox; program favorites West Omaha and Timberlake.

Trainer Jeffrey Englehart will not face sanctions after the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit determined that he was not responsible for a positive clenbuterol finding from a November 2023 test of one of his horses.

Paradise Farms and David Staudacher’s grade 1-placed The Wine Steward returned to the work tab at Gulfstream Park Feb. 17 for trainer Mike Maker after a four-month respite.