Japan Cup and Prince Abdullah bin Jaloy Cup highlights of weekend’s racing in Riyadh

10.02.2023 - 13:31 arabnews.com

RIYADH: King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Janadriyah is gearing up for the launch of the Prince Abdullah bin Jaloy Cup on Saturday, with four-year-old fillies set to take part for a prize of $80,000, organized by the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia.

The race will take place during the 96th festival of the Jockey Club season in tribute to the late prince and his efforts in uniting the Kingdom with the late founder, King Abdulaziz.

This week, the festival also featured Al-Jouf Region Governorate Cup and the Ministry of Culture Cup, while the Japan Cup will be held on Friday.

The Prince Abdullah bin Jaloy Cup will be held on a 1,400 meter track with the participation of fillies such as Smoky Quartz, Jumanat Alreem and Mazyuna. The Japan Cup The Japan Cup is the first grade three race to be held at a Saudi racecourse, which was approved after a visit by the late King Abdullah to Japan when he was crown prince at the end of the last century.

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