RACE THE LIGHT CLASSIC 2026

Race The Light Classic is centered on Fantastic Light, a Kentucky-bred Thoroughbred who competed internationally from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. Foaled in the United States, he was trained in England and Dubai, racing under Maktoum Al Maktoum's ownership before joining Godolphin. His career was notably global, with races in seven countries and victories in top-tier Group One or Grade I events in five. Fantastic Light debuted at Sandown, winning a minor stakes race after appearing green early. His most significant victories included the Dubai Sheema Classic, Man o' War Stakes, Hong Kong Cup, Tattersalls Gold Cup, Prince of Wales's Stakes, Irish Champion Stakes, and Breeders' Cup Turf. He concluded his career with 25 starts, achieving 12 wins, 5 second-place finishes, and 3 thirds, accumulating over $8.4 million. His peak year saw him secure titles in both Europe and the United States, and his competition with Galileo provided a distinct narrative to his career beyond just a record of major wins.