Saudi Derby () is an international horse race held at
King Abdulaziz Racetrack
King Abdulaziz Racetrack, officially named King Abdul Aziz Equestrian Square () is a horse racing venue in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. The current track opened in January 2003. The richest thoroughbred horse race, the Saudi Cup, is held at the track.
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Riyadh
Riyadh (, ar, الرياض, 'ar-Riyāḍ, Literal translation, lit.: 'The Gardens' Najdi Arabic, Najdi pronunciation: ), formerly known as Hajr al-Yamamah, is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of the Riyad ...
, Saudi Arabia.
Race details
The race was founded by the Saudi Arabia Jockey Club in 2020. It is currently run at 1,600 meters on dirt, only open to three-year-old thoroughbreds, with a prize money of 1.5 million USD.
Currently run as an undercard race on the
Saudi Cup Night
Saudi Cup Night is a series of eight thoroughbred horse races and one Purebred Arabian race held annually at King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was first established in 2020.
Run under the auspices of the Saudi Arabia Jockey Club ...
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History
* 2020 – Race was founded under the name "Samba Saudi Derby Cup".
* 2021 – Race name was changed to "Saudi Derby".
* 2022 –
IFHA promotes the race to
international grade 3.
* 2023 – A locally owned horse wins for the first time (Commissioner King).
Winners
* Record Time: 1:36.17 – Forever Young
See also
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Horses in Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, the horse is an integral part of both culture and sport. The country has become a major force in competitive riding, particularly show jumping, thanks to riders like Abdullah Al-Sharbatly, who have won several Olympic medals si ...
References
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Racing Post
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Saudi Cup
Horse races in Saudi Arabia
Sports competitions in Riyadh
2020 establishments in Saudi Arabia
Horse races established in 2020