Japanese rider Yutaka Yoshida rode Panthalassa to victory in the Saudi Cup on Saturday, edging out Frankie Dettori and Country Grammar in the world’s richest race.
Panthalassa, at 16–1, shot out of the gate at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, putting the field under pressure and holding off a late rally from Country Grammar to take the $20-million prize.
“It is unbelievable. I have no words. I am very, very happy. He was in stall one, so I said it was okay to go to the front,” Yoshida said after the Yoshito Yahagi-trained Panthalassa sealed the win.
“This win is higher than any other I have had—of course it is the best feeling, because the prize money is the best, too….
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