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Forever Young’s trainer hinted at a final campaign early next year, possibly chasing a third Saudi Cup in February before retirement. The horse is set to race in the Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont on opening day and remains a target for the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland, though retirement timing could affect long-term plans.
Forever Young heads a seven-horse field for the $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park, a 10-furlong Win-and-You’re-In for the Breeders’ Cup Classic; Sovereignty is sidelined by an abscess, leaving two Bill Mott runners—Baeza and Stars and Stripes—among the rivals, along with Chunk of Gold, Phileas Fogg, Banishing and Render Judgement.
Belmont Stakes and Travers winner Arcangelo will not compete in the Breeders' Cup Classic due to a hind hoof injury and will be retired to Lane's End Farm for the 2024 season. Trainer Jena Antonucci emphasized the importance of prioritizing the horse's well-being and stated that missing the race is the right decision. Arcangelo, a $35,000 auction buy, has earned $1,754,900 throughout his career.