Forever Young beat defending champion Sierra Leone by a half-length to win the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday at Del Mar, giving Japan a victory in North America's richest race.

Together, Forever Young and Ryusei Sakai have forged the kind of bond between horse and rider that spells greatness.

Forever Young, a bay colt from Japan, achieved victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic at Del Mar Racetrack, Southern California, overcoming strong contenders, including last year's winner and the ...