Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Adviser to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Governor of Mecca Al-Mukarram, the Racing Club is organizing its eleventh week of racing, which will last three days, at the Royal Palace. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Square in Al-Hawiya.
The race includes a number of important and international races, at the forefront of which is the King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Cup, which is classified by the International Federation by degree and is intended for thoroughbred Arabian horses at the age of three. years in the 1600 meters, in which the winner will receive a prize of one million rials, in addition to the run, the Okaz Cup is open for three or more years with a prize of 700,000 rials.
The club is also organizing the first edition of the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Cup, which was created this season in recognition of the great role played by the pioneer and builder of Saudi sport, Prince Abdullah Al Faisal.
The International Thoroughbred Arabian Horse Racing Federation (IFAHR) has approved an upgrade to the classification of the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Cup race to be considered a classified race reserved for Arabian horses aged four years and older in the 2,000 meters with a premium of one million rials.
Week 11 will see a number of other races including those the club has introduced on its calendar this season to keep up with the best international racing standards, in line with the directives of sound leadership – God help him – and in line with the Kingdom’s vision. 2030. Horse racing this week will include several important races called the Taif Cup for Thoroughbreds, including two races for two years with a prize of 400,000 rials for each race and two other races for three years with a prize of 500,000 rials for each circulation.
Arabian horse races will be held this week, which are open for four years or more, locally produced races are open, and mare races are open to the importer for four years or more.