Rolling into the new Belmont Park on Friday, the globetrotting superstar Forever Young (Jpn) (Real Steel (Jpn)–Forever Darling, by Congrats) took to 'Big Sandy' and won the GI Jockey Club Gold Cup.The reigning G Longines Breeders' Cup Classic hero–who is after a repeat in that race–followed the lead of pacesetter, Phileas Fogg (Astern {Aus}), up the Belmont backstretch.Firing to the outside around the giant far turn, Forever Young got down to business, seized the front and scored on opening day. Stars and Stripes (Not This Time) was the runner-up.The final running time was 2:01.23.Lifetime Record: 16-12-1-3. Sales History: JRHAYF '22 ¥98,000,000.O-Susumu Fujita; B-Northern Racing (Jpn); T- Yoshito Yahagi.FOREVER YOUNG shines at Belmont Park!The Japanese superstar delivers a big performance to win the G1 Jockey Club Gold Cup under @_RYUSEI_0531 for trainer @yahagistable! pic.twitter.com/WdMQiNfE41— NYRA () (@TheNYRA) September 18, 2026The post Kon’ichiwa, Big Sandy! Forever Young Takes GI Jockey Club Gold Cup appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.