Saudi Cup

The Saudi Cup is an international horse race held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at King Abdulaziz Racetrack. The first edition of the race was held on February 29, 2020, the most valuable horse race ever held.[2] It was won by an American horse, Maximum Security, ridden by Luis Saez.

Saudi Cup
LocationRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Inaugurated2020[1]
Race typeThoroughbred - Flat racing
Race information
Distance1,800 meters
SurfaceDirt
TrackKing Abdulaziz Racetrack
Purse$20,000,000
1st:$10,000,000
Saudi Cup
2020
Maximum Security Midnight Bisou Benbatl
 

Race Details

The race is notable for its $20,000,000 (20 million) purse,[3] which makes it the most lucrative event in horse racing.[4]

The race is held four weeks after the $3 million Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park, Florida, and four weeks before the $12 million Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, making it possible for horses in those races to compete.[3]

In 2021, the Pegasus World Cup and the Champions Cup at Chukyo Racecourse, Japan are 'Win and You're In' qualifiers for the Saudi Cup.

Other 'Win and You're In' races for Saudi Cup day are the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf a qualifier for the Middle Distance Turf Cup, and the Capella Stakes a qualifier for the Riyadh Dirt Sprint.

Winners
Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Owner Time
2020 Maximum Security 4 Luis Saez Jason Servis Gary L & Mary E West, Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor & D Smith 1:50.59

Undercard Races
  • Neom Turf Cup - turf 2,100m
  • Saudia Sprint - dirt 1,200m
  • 1351 Sprint - turf 1,351m
  • Saudi Derby - dirt 1,600m
  • Red Sea Turf Handicap - turf 3,200m

References
  1. "THE WORLD'S MOST VALUABLE HORSE RACE". Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  2. "In 2020, Saudi Arabia Set to Stage Record $20M Horse Race". Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  3. "Saudi Arabia to stage world's richest race in 2020". Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  4. "Saudi Cup Draws 140 Nominations, Including 32 Individual Group/Grade 1 Winners". Retrieved 26 January 2020.
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