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Owner

Guoxin Taixiu

Trainer

Junji Tanaka

Breeder

Kitajima Bokujo

Earnings

$242,388

Pedigree

Sire Name Smart Falcon

Dam Name Peaceful Joy

Derby News December 15, 2025

Japan Road: Tamamo Freesia takes on colts in Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun

Godolphin’s homebred Pyromancer, the stakes-winning filly Tamamo Freesia, and the exciting Best Green all bring unbeaten records into the race that launched Forever Young.

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Derby News December 17, 2025

Japan Road: Pyromancer stays unbeaten in Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun

Godolphin’s homebred Pyromancer became the interim leader on the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby, but he's set to switch to the Euro/Mideast Road for the UAE Derby (G2).

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Derby News February 12, 2026

Saudi Derby: My World, Satono Voyage among international cast

Two years ago, Japan’s Forever Young won the Saudi Derby (G3) on the way to his near-miss third in the Kentucky Derby (G1) and global stardom.

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