HRH Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman To Honour Sixth Edition Of Saudi Cup In Riyadh

His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, will attend the sixth Saudi Cup at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh. This prestigious international horse race is under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The event showcases elite horses, top jockeys, and leading owners from around the world.

The Saudi Cup stands as one of the most esteemed and lucrative equestrian events globally, boasting a total prize pool of $38.1 million. It attracts significant attention from both local and international participants, highlighting its importance in the horse racing community.

Prince Bandar bin Khalid bin Faisal, Chairman of the Equestrian Authority and the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia (JCSA), expressed his appreciation for this esteemed patronage. "I extend my highest gratitude and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, honorary president of the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia, and to HRH the Crown Prince, for their great and continuous support of this global event, the Saudi Cup," Prince Bandar said.

The Crown Prince's dedication to ensuring the success of this event is evident through his commitment to providing all necessary resources. His efforts have helped maintain its prominent status on the global horse racing stage by applying top technical standards in speed horse racing systems.

Prince Bandar further acknowledged this support: "This event receives the keen attention of HRH the Crown Prince, who has dedicated all resources to ensuring its continued success and its prominent position on the global stage of horse racing through the application of the highest technical standards in speed horse racing systems. This has contributed to its international recognition and follow-up from various tracks and federations worldwide," he stated.

Gratitude for Continued Support

The JCSA chairman also extended his gratitude on behalf of himself and other members for the leadership's unwavering support. This backing plays a crucial role in advancing such unique events within Saudi Arabia's equestrian community.

"On my behalf and on behalf of the members of the JCSA and the entire equestrian community, I extend my renewed gratitude to the wise leadership for the attention and support we receive in the Kingdom, which contribute to the advancement of this unique event," he added.

The Saudi Cup not only highlights Saudi Arabia's commitment to promoting equestrian sports but also enhances its reputation as a key player in international horse racing. The event continues to draw interest from various tracks and federations worldwide due to its high standards and competitive nature.

With inputs from SPA