Preparations in Riyadh for the most expensive horse race in the world
Beth😛reparations are underway for the Saudi Cup for horse racing (the most expensive in the world) at King Abdulaziz Square in Riyadh, Friday, February 25 - Saturday, February 26, 2022.
The race is a one-of-a-kind event comprising of prestigious horse races, comprising 16 races and offering a prize pool of $35.1 million.
This makes the Saudi Cup, now only in its third year, the most valuable horse race in the world. The greatest riders, racehorses, trainers and owners will travel to Riyadh to compete with the best of Saudi Arabia's horse racing industry to win an award.
for two days at the end of February; Riyadh will become the center of the racing world.
In addition to the Saudi Cup, the race also includes five prestigious races for the third category on dirt and grass, the Al Abiya Classic for the second category of purebred Arabian racehorses and the Equivalent Horse Racing Club race for locally trained horses.
STC Challenge International Cavalry
Friday 25 February 2022
The STC International Cavalry Challenge puts the cavalry in the spotlight and is a unique event in the racing world. Seven international horses and seven international horses will compete as individuals for the $100,000 prize, while local horses will compete for a share of the $400,000 prize for each of the four competitions.
It is the only event of its kind that includes equal numbers of men and women, as these distinguished athletes compete with locally trained horses in a series of four races during the first day of the Saudi Cup.
Friday's race schedule will also feature the $500,000 Saudi International Race of Honor and the new Manifa Cup for purebred Arabians.
Cultural Village and Family Entertainment
The Saudi Cup Cultural Village, which can be accessed with a general pass, is the beating heart of the two Saudi Cup days. It includes concerts, cultural entertainment, a children's entertainment area, fashion and elegance events, delicious food shows and the ability to watch the race on the big screen. It is the right place to meet during the two days of the Saudi Cup.