Saudi Cup international horse race held every year at King Abdulaziz race track in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The world’s most valuable race started on Feb 25, 2022. It is the richest horse race ever. According to news sources there will be a prize fund of $20 million adjusted for the race in 2022. Saudi Cup race schedule released soon for the February official date.
| Date | Track | Surface | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2022 | King Abdulaziz Race track | Dirt | 1,800 meters |
The official dates for the race is still pending, but it’s confirmed that In February 2022 it will be held. How many people can attend the race it’s not confirmed yet due to rising cases of covid-19 variants worldwide. But we will find some of the top European star’s horses at the event.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Maximum Security | Luis Saez | Jason Servis |
| 2021 | Mishriff | David Egan | John Gosden |
Maximum Security won the race in 2020, while Mishriff Irish-bred, British-trained Thoroughbred racehorse take away the title from Maximum Security in 2021. Who will become the new contender or Misriff will retain the title to know that, we have to for the Saudi Cup race schedule.
Maximum security
(American Horse)
The first edition of the race was held in February 2020 and it was won by American Horse maximum security ridden by Luis Saez.
Note: Maximum Security first-place purse has been held pending an investigation by the jockey club of Saudi Arabia, following the indictment of trainer Jason Servis in the united States.