MEDIA EVENT ITINERARY SCHEDULE
PRESS CONFERENCES
TUESDAY 18TH FEB – SAT 22ND FEB 2025
Details of guests and livestreaming links will be provided the evening prior via email.
All Media are invited to attend the sessions in person at the Press Conference facility located within the Weighing Room (adjacent to the Parade Ring) or alternatively can view online or at the Media Centre.
*Race day press conferences will take place after each race where possible
DATE
TIMINGS
TUE 18TH FEB 10:00am – 10:30am
WED 19TH FEB 10:00am – 10:30am
THU 20TH FEB 10:00am – 10:30am
FRI 21ST FEB *4:20pm – 8:20pm
SAT 22ND FEB *3:25pm – 9:00pm
MEDIA EVENT ITINERARY SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 2025
Post Position Draw for The Saudi Cup and Sponsor Signing ceremony
VENUE Cultural Village (behind the Grandstand)
TIME Arrival at 6:00pm (Sponsor Signing Ceremony) Draw at 7:00pm – 8:00pm (drinks & canapes)
ATTIRE Smart Casual (the event takes place outside and temperatures drop in the evening, so please remember to bring a jacket or wrap)
TRANSPORT
There will be buses from the Marriott Airport Hotel to take you to the event. Please check the Shuttle Schedule for departure times.
THURSDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 2025
Breakfast at the Track
VENUE Al Thuraya Trackside Restaurant (located in the Premium Hospitality building to the left of the Grandstand when facing the track)
TIME 6:00am to 10:30am
ATTIRE Smart Casual
TRANSPORT There will be buses from the Marriott Airport Hotel to take you to the Clubhouse. Please check the Shuttle Schedule for departure times.
Richard Hoiles & Tom Collins will provide commentary on the horses working on the track.
MEDIA EVENT ITINERARY SCHEDULE
FRIDAY 21ST FEBRUARY 2025
Raceday
MEDIA CENTRE 9:30am – 11:00pm
PUBLIC GATES 2:00pm – 11:00pm First race at 4:00pm – Last race at 8.05pm
ATTIRE Please refer to the Dress Code for guidance
TRANSPORT Please check the Shuttle Schedule for departure times.
SATURDAY 22ND FEBRUARY 2025
Raceday
MEDIA CENTRE 9:30am – 11:00pm
PUBLIC GATES 2:00pm - 11:00pm First race at 3:00pm – Last race at 8.40pm
ATTIRE Please refer to the Dress Code for guidance
TRANSPORT Please check the Shuttle Schedule for departure times.
GRAVITY CAR REVEAL
Friday 21st February, 5:20-5:40pm.
Location: Apron in front of Grandstand
During the intermission between races the car will be revealed and announced by the Saudi Cup Commentator
Opportunity for Media Interviews: 6pm
Media interviews with Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson.
To schedule an interview please contact LUCID PR (Lara Bahous: larabahous@lucidmotors.com)
BEST TURNED OUT
Fasig Tipton will be awarding Best Turned Out during Saudi Cup weekend. Grooms prizes totalling SAR 40,000 are on offer with SAR 10,000 awarded to the groom of the Best Turned Out from The Saudi Cup. The richest BTO prize in the world
TRACK WALK WITH THE CLERK
Wednesday 19th February, 11.30am. Register your interest at media@jcsa.sa
MEDIA CENTRE OPENING TIMES & CREDENTIAL COLLECTION
OPENING TIMES
The Media Centre at the King AdulAziz Racecourse is open daily: Mon 17th – Thu 20th Feb: 8.00am to 5.00pm Friday 21st Feb: 9.30am to 11:00pm Saturday 22nd Feb: 9.30am to 11:30pm
CREDENTIAL COLLECTION (TUES 18 – THU 20)
Media can collect credentials at the reception of the Media Centre at the King Abdulaziz Racecourse at the following times:
Tuesday, 18 February: 9.00am to 1.00pm Wednesday, 19 February: 9.00am to 1.00pm Thursday, 20 February: 9.00am to 1.00pm
CREDENTIAL COLLECTION (RACE DAYS - FRI & SAT)
International Media can collect their credentials at the Marriott Hotel Saudi Cup help desk
THE SAUDI CUP MEDIA DEPARTMENT CONTACT DETAILS:
For general enquiries, please contact us on: Email: media@jcsa.sa
Sarah Tregoning: +966 55 150 0635 | Melissa Ziarno: +966 53 813 3801
PARADE RING ACCESS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS’ BRIEF
PARADE RING ACCESS AT THE SAUDI CUP 2025
Due to site layout and large numbers of media there will be no media allowed in the Parade Ring during The Saudi Cup 2025 meeting. Provisions have been made for photographers to get views of the Pre-Parade and Main Parade Ring and The Saudi Cup Official Photographer Team will be uploading images from the Parade Ring to the JCSA Digital Library for media download and use.
All photographers and videographers are required to attend the briefing at 10.00am on Thursday, February 20 at the main presentation podium in front of the Grandstand to familiarise themselves with the various platforms and the media flow on race days.
Those bringing professional photography and videography equipment into Saudi Arabia will need to submit a Customs Equipment Declaration List (Carnet).
Please download the Carnet Equipment List and return to media@jcsa.sa by no later than 1.00pm (KSA) Monday 17th February 2025 for submission to the Airport Customs Office.
MAIN TRACK
DIRT & TURF TRAINING TIMES
Turf training will run concurrently with training on the dirt.
LOCAL KSA 02:00 – 06:30 INTERNATIONAL
USA, UK, EU, JAPAN & HONG KONG 07:00 – 07:45 09:00 – 09:45 GCC 08:00 – 08:45 10:00 – 10:45
HARROW BREAKS – 3.45AM, 4.45AM, 5.45AM, 6.30AM, 7.45AM, 8.45AM & 9.45AM
RACE PROGRAMME 2025
FRIDAY 21ST FEBRUARY 2025
SATURDAY 22ND FEBRUARY 2025
SHUTTLE BUS TIMETABLE
Return journeys from the Marriott Airport Hotel to King Abdulaziz Racecourse for morning track work, events and race days:
DAY HOURS INTERVAL
TUESDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 6.00am until 2.00pm last return: 2.30pm 30 min
WEDNESDAY 19TH FEBRUARY
6.00am until 2.00pm last return: 2.30pm PPD:
Outbound 5.30pm, 5.45pm, 6.00pm & 6.15pm 15 mins
Return 7.30pm, 8.00pm, 8.15pm & 9.00pm
THURSDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 5.30am until 2.00pm last return: 2.30pm 15 mins
FRIDAY 21ST FEBRUARY
SATURDAY 22ND FEBRUARY
5.30am until 11.00am (Bus 1) 10.15am until 2.45pm (Bus 2) Return 8.00pm – 11.45pm 30 mins 15 mins
9.00am until 2.30pm (Bus 1) 10.15am until 2.45pm (Bus 2)
Return 8.30pm – 11.30pm (Bus 1) Return 9.15pm (Bus 2) Airport Only: 10.00pm & 10.45pm 30 min
Buses leaving from the Marriott Airport Hotel for morning trackwork will drop you off and pick you up again at the Clubhouse, King AbdulAziz Racecourse. Please make your way to the Chute via the designated walkway.
*Please note:
Race day media drop off is different to the pick up. Drop off is to the Media Centre. Pick-up is at the main Clubhouse entrance.
CATERING
MARRIOTT, RIYADH AIRPORT
Daily breakfast and dinner are included in your media package at the Marriott Hotel. The following are also available during race week at the King AbdulAziz Racecourse: Tea, Coffee & Snacks: Morning training at the Chute (daily 6.00am – 9.00am)
Breakfast: 6.30am to 11.00am at The Clubhouse. Tea, Coffee & Snacks: available all day at the Media Centre (opens daily at 8.00am).
WEDNESDAY 19 FEBRUARY
Wed 19th Feb – Post Position Draw & Sponsor Signing
The Draw will be held in the Cultural Village (behind the Grandstand) Timing: 6.00pm – 9.00pm with canapes & snacks available Dinner: Marriott Hotel
THURSDAY 20 FEBRUARY
Thu 20th Feb – Breakfast at the Track Breakfast at the Track: 6.00am – 10.30am
(Al Thuraya Trackside Restaurant, located in the Premium Hospitality building to the left of the Grandstand when facing the track)
FRIDAY 21 FEBRUARY
Fri 21st Feb – The Saudi Cup Lunch and Dinner provided in the Media Centre
Lunch: 1.00pm – 3.00pm | Dinner: 7.00pm – 10.00pm Tea, Coffee & Snacks: available all day (from 10.30am).
SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY
Sat 22nd Feb – The Saudi Cup
Lunch and Dinner provided in the Media Centre
Lunch: 1.00pm – 3.00pm | Dinner: 7.00pm – 10.00pm Tea, Coffee & Snacks: available all day (from 10.30am).
DRESSING AT THE SAUDI CUP
The Saudi Cup is not only the world’s most valuable horse race, it is also one of the highlights in the social calendar for the region’s fashionistas.
We would like all our guests to embrace raceday style and enjoy getting dressed up for the big occasion. Saudi Cup weekend is a celebration and the outfits on display should be a reflection of that.
We kindly ask you to take note of the following:
LADIES DRESS CODE
Ladies should dress modestly and elegantly with longer sleeves and full-length skirts or trousers.
Hats or fascinators are encouraged but by no means a requirement.
GENTLEMEN’S DRESS CODE
Suits are appropriate raceday attire for gentlemen and hats are perfectly acceptable but not essential.
Jeans or trainers are not permitted.
Overseas visitors are also invited to wear the formal National Dress of their country or Service Dress.
