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 Cou
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.
"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. "I really can't believe it at the moment. It does not feel real but I'd like to say thanks to my staff and the horse. Winning this is not easy."
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