Group 1 race | |
Location | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
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Inaugurated | 2020[1] |
Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
Race information | |
Distance | 1,800 meters |
Surface | Dirt and Turf |
Track | King Abdulaziz Racetrack |
Weight | thesaudicup |
Purse | $20,000,000 1st:$10,000,000 |
2024 | ||
Senor Buscador | Ushba Tesoro | Saudi Crown |
Previous years | ||
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2023 | ||
Panthalassa | Country Grammer | Cafe Pharoah |
2022 | ||
Emblem Road | Country Grammer | Midnight Bourbon |
2021 | ||
Mishriff | Charlatan | Great Scot |
2020 | ||
Maximum Security | Midnight Bisou | Benbatl |
The Saudi Cup (Arabic: كأس السعودية) is an international horse race held annually at the end of February at King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is the richest horse race ever held, with a $20 million purse.[2] It is the main highlight race of the Saudi Cup Night.