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Riyadh Season boosts horse racing competitiveness
The Horse Racing Club announced the program for the Riyadh Racing Season 2026/2027, which will commence on October 16, 2026, and run until April 17, 2027. The season includes 69 races with total prize money reaching 197.8 million Riyals. The program features an increase in prize money for many major cups, including raising the prize for the King Abdulaziz Crown Jewel from 1.5 million to 2 million Riyals, and increasing the Crown Prince’s Cup from 1 million to 1.5 million Riyals. Additionally, the Saudi Derby race has been upgraded to Group 2 status. An namesake evening for the Founding Fathers’ Cups is scheduled for March 12, 2027, with total prizes amounting to 10.9 million Riyals. The club also renamed the Arab Filly Race in honor of Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman. Furthermore, the club introduced the Riyadh Toga and Riyadh Sief series to support local production and imported fillies, as part of efforts to develop the racing level and establish Riyadh's international reputation.
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