Senor Buscador had only three horses beaten when he made his decisive move going wide in the 550-yard homestretch, picking off rivals and getting the bob of the head in the final stride of his victory Saturday in the Grade 1, $20 million Saudi Cup.
A runner-up to National Treasure in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) last month at Gulfstream Park, 6-year-old Señor Buscador (13-1) overtook pace-setting Saudi Crown (17-1), who had the lead until the last 75 yards, and Ushba Tesoro (6-1), who flashed to the front 25 yards before being caught at the wire.
