Saudi Cup 2020 by Weatherbys

Saturday 29 February 2020 OFFICIAL PROGRAMME

It is with pleasure that I welcome everyone here today to the inaugural running of The Saudi Cup raceday. Saudi Arabia has never before seen a day of sport to rival this one. Over the course of the next eight races we will set a new benchmark in international racing in our country and we thank all those here today who share in our vision and came with us on our journey. The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia has a remit to promote and grow Saudi Arabian horse racing, both on a domestic and an international scale, and that is an adventure we begin today, together. We know that we could not do this alone and we are gratified by the levels of support and encouragement we have received from the domestic and international racing community. We have introduced the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first turf track and implemented a number of new procedures and processes that bring racing operations at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in line with the best in the world. Yet as well as being a starting point for the future of our sport, this raceday anchors us to our past. The equine heritage of Saudi Arabia is well documented through our literature, art and poetry and we are pleased to honour the traditions and values of our forefathers through this modern medium. We hope that today we offer a stage equal to the magnificent animals that will compete on it and we invite everyone here, and the millions watching at home, to enjoy a very special day of racing. HRH Prince Bandar bin Khalid Al Faisal Chairman, Jockey Club Of Saudi Arabia

OFFICIALS Stewards Committee Mansour M Alkhatani (Chairman) Mukhled I Alotaibi Fahad D Aldosari Abdullah I Alabdulwahab

Judges Fayez Aljarrah Abdul Aziz Alshelil Visiting Starter Joe Banahan (IRE)

Stipendiary Steward Phil Tuck

Racing Department Waleed Alshelil

Visiting Stipendiary Stewards Adrian Sharpe (UK) Taylor Wilson (UAE)

Race Track Manager Bob Turman

Stewards Secretaries Mohammad Alfaiz Mohammad Alwahbi

Clerk Of Course Michael Prosser

Clerk Of The Scales Ali Al Shamrani Mohamad Abugahas Saleh Al Shamrani Senhat Alsahaly

King Abdulaziz Racetrack

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Gold Entrance The Saudi Cup Pavilion Owners & Trainers Media Center Red Sea Pavilion, Rolls-Royce Lounge Pre-Parade Ring Parade Ring

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Main Grandstand The Press Conference Area Green Entrance Information Point Saudi Cup Grandstand Food Court & Picnic Area Male Prayer Room

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Female Prayer Room Kids Fun Zone Tech Zone Circus Live Shows Secret Garden Exhibitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Square Finishing Post Line

Saudi Cup 2020 Clubhouse Gardens Events Schedule Saudi Cup Day – Saturday 29 February 12:00 Gate Open 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:30 16:00 16:35 17:10 17:45 18:30 19:10 19:50 20:40 21:00

Welcoming Folklore & International Performers Kids Fun Zone, Technology Zone, Artistic & Music performance Exhibitors Square, Food Court, Picnic Area & Urth Caffé Asr Prayer Secret Garden, Circus & Live Shows Race 1 The Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Cup Live shows and acts Race 2 The stc 1351 Cup Live shows and acts Race 3 The Longines Turf Handicap Live shows and acts Race 4 The Obaiya Cup (Arabian Classic) Maghrib Prayer Race 5 The Jockey Club Cup Live shows and acts, Princess Nourah University Fashion Show Race 6 The Samba Saudi Derby Isha Prayer Race 7 The Saudia Sprint Live shows and acts Race 8 The Saudi Cup Saudi Cup Celebrations & Prize Ceremony Live shows, acts, performers and all areas stay open till end of event

23:00 End of event day

WARM WELCOMING: Traditional and music performers and entertainers

ENTERTAINMENT

KIDS FUN AREA: Arts & Crafts / Drawings • Face Painting Photo booth activities • Pinata horse activities and candy • Digital Touch screens + Online games (horse themed puzzles and games) LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Cotton candy show • Balloon twisting show Clown juggler and acts ENTERTAINMENT: Saudi arts Association & MOC Live and roaming art activities: Digital caricaturist + Printing • Calligraphy artist (live onsite) Artist wall activity with 2 artists and public engagement • stage act or graffiti artist GRANDSTAND F&B: Urth Caffe urthcaffe.sa ENTERTAINMENT: Live international, local and regional shows and acts/ n rotation Flash Mob Choregraphed Dancers • Stilts acts, drummers, music, circus acts, Tall Dancers, choreographed shows • Live wireless Violin • Horse puppets/performers Music and acts Parade and Stit • Others F&B POP UPS AND ENTERTAINMENT: Randy Donuts • The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf The Counter® Custom burgers Rimal Shawarma • Jolt Café TECHNOLOGY AND FUN ACTIVITIES: PlayStation games and stations VR flyover experiences Lifestyle & Fashion Retail / Secret garden: Mix of Local Saudi and international brands CIRQUE & LIVE SHOWS AREA: Live show in rotations Circus act from eastern Europe Cyr Wheel/Ladder Act/ Comedy acts/Jugglers/Acrobats/Rolla Bola

MUSIC: Traditional dancers/live performers (local and international) FOOD TRUCKS: Burgers and fries, hotdogs, specialties, delights, sandwiches, and mix of sweets

SCENE SETTER

A new dawn is rising over the racing world in Saudi Arabia. An emergence which you are a part of thanks to your presence here today. The thoroughbred takes centre stage today in Saudi Arabia, and here at King Abdulaziz Racetrack we will witness history being made, as the first name will be etched upon the Saudi Cup.

place in history as the first winner of the Saudi Cup. The best of Saudi Arabia will be showcased today in Riyadh, so please take the time to indulge yourself in our rich culture and witness a superb series of races here today. As we near the pinnacle of the journey to the Saudi Cup, we are delighted to see a strongly supported set of races from international trainers, who have supported this exciting new venture in their droves. While the highlight looks a remarkable race, the Longines Turf, to be run over 3000 metres, sees some of the

A plan long in the making and supported by

best stayers from around the globe run on our

horsemen around the world, the Saudi Cup has long been the dream of Prince Bandar bin Khalid

brand-new turf track.

Al Faisal. A dream that has now been realised.

A phenomenal team of people has made this

The worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s richest horse race will be staged with

dream a reality, and we are most grateful to those

a prize fund of $20,000,000, with half of that

racing professionals, who stand at the top of their

heading home with the winner.

prospective fields, for their support and guidance

The field will give their all over 1800 metres on

as we establish the Saudi Cup as a leading fixture

the dirt course, with one prevailing to seal their

in the international racing calendar. 8

AMBITION

A few stories are most prevalent as the Saudi

an Classic race for the Arabian racehorse breed.

Cup nears. A selection of the highest rated dirt

The Jockey Club Cup for Saudi horses will be

horses in the world are entered in our feature

a great exhibition of the local horses, while The

race, including the superb mare Midnight Bisou.

Samba Saudi Derby Cup is a great opportunity

Joining this prestigious band of thoroughbreds

for the three-year-olds to strut their stuff, with

is Mjjack, trained by Sami Alharabi. He qualified

the valuable Saudia Cup preceding our feature

for the Saudi Cup courtesy of a game win in The

contest.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup, a

Make yourself at home here today, and enjoy the

Group 1 event in which he was guided to victory

proceedings at the inaugural Saudi Cup meeting.

by jockey Abdullah Alawfi. So please, take this opportunity to explore Riyahd and our wonderful city. Set in the heart of Saudi Arabia, you can take a step back through time by visiting the Masmak Fortress, before leaping right back into the present day with a trip to the Kingdom Centre, a building which provides stunning views of Riyadh. Back here on the track, we stage eight races, starting with The Mohamed Yousuf Baghi Motors Cup, a race over 2100 metres on turf. The stc 1351 Cup follows, with The Obaiya Cup 9

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TRAINER IN FOCUS

Charlie Appleby has been at the centre of the powerful Godolphin operation for a number of years.

been particularly fruitful for Appleby, with back-to-back successes in the Prix Marcel Boussac with Wuheida and Wild Illusion, followed by the latter winning the 2018 renewal of the Prix de l’Opera.

Having spent 15 years working as a head lad and assistant trainer, Charlie was given a key role in the organisation with his rise to trainer in 2013. Training out of Moulton Paddocks, Charlie sent out his first Group 1 winner in November 2013, with the success of Outstrip in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf.

A key horse for Charlie was Masar, a beautiful chestnut who captured the Epsom Derby in 2018. A high-class juvenile, he progressed well under the supervision of Appleby, and under a fine ride from William Buick Masar became the first horse to win the Derby in the Godolphin blue, with Appleby becoming the first trainer to win the Derby for Godolphin and landing his first Classic as a trainer in the process.

His first home success at the highest level came when Charming Thought took a competitive renewal of the Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket, and further success followed on the big stage the following year when Space Age took the King George V Stakes at Royal Ascot.

2018 proved to be a fruitful year for Appleby, with the talented juvenile Quorto landing three races as a two-year-old, including the Vincent O’Brien National Stakes at the Curragh, another Group 1 for Appleby. He hasn’t been seen on a racecourse since 2018, but the emergence of another star juvenile in Pinatubo has kept the racing public eagerly awaiting his return.

His successes overseas have been key to Charlie’s Group 1 tally so far. He’s saddled top level winners in Canada and Australia, highlighted with success with Cross Counter in the 2018 Melbourne Cup. France has 12

CHARLIE APPLEBY

Pinatubo holds an unbeaten record, 6 wins from

The rise of Charlie Appleby and the Godolphin

6 starts, including two at Group 1 level. Appleby

operation has been felt in almost every racing

has been glowing in his praise for his superstar

jurisdiction, with successes in Dubai highlighting

son of Shamardal, lamenting his ability which saw

his unique approach to training by wintering his

him rated the highest two-year-old since 1994. In

stable in warmer conditions. Glorious Journey is one such inmate who’s shown the benefit of this

a glittering season, Blue Point announced himself

manner of handling, and he features amongst the

as a star sprinter who signed off his racing career

entries for Appleby at this meeting. Mubtasim, a

at Royal Ascot in spectacular style. Appleby

recent addition to the yard, also features, as does

guided the colt to take the King’s Stand Stakes

the globetrotting Cross Counter in Appleby’s bid

over five furlongs, before turning him out again

to conquer yet another part of the racing world.

four days later to win the Diamond Jubilee Stakes over six furlongs, landing a heralded sprinting double on racings biggest stage. Becoming the first horse since Choisir to do the illustrious double, Blue Point retired on a high to take up stallion duties.

RACE 1

MOUNT EVEREST GOING TO POST 15

1st

Open Four Years And Upwards

Meeting 58

Distance 2100M Turf

Race Start 4:00pm

THE MOHAMED YOUSUF NAGHI MOTORS CUP First 600000

Second 200000 Third 100000

Fourth 50000

PRIZE: $1000000

Fifth 30000

Sixth 20000

FOR THE TOP (ARG) (110)

Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi

S. bin Ghadayer

Mickael Barzalona

[3] c | b | 5 EQUAL STRIPES - FELICITAS ONE His two performances in the UAE this year suggest that he will struggle today.

IMAGEN DE ROMA (ARG) (99)

Prince Sultan Bin Mishal Bin A/ Aziz

57 N.Almindeel

Edgar Yanguez

[7] c | b | 5 ROMAN RULER - IN MISSION Tongue Tie Placed in five G1s in Argentina, where he was rated 113 and was a Group 1 winner over 2000m. This is his 4th run in KSA.

INTELLOGENT (IRE) (112)

Ms Fiona Carmichael

F. Chappet

[8] c | ch | 5 INTELLO - NUIT POLAIRE A Group 1 winner but his most recent form suggests that improvement is required.

MOUNT EVEREST (IRE) (114)

Flaxman Stables Ire Ltd, Mrs John Magnier, Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

A. O’Brien

PERSIAN MOON (IRE) (104)

Prince Faisal Bin Khaled Bin A/Aziz

Cheekpieces

[1] c | b | 4 GALILEO - SIX PERFECTIONS Well-held in Hong Kong last time but is a player based on his Breeders’ Cup form.

Pierre Charles Boudot

Ryan Moore

57 S. Al Harabi

Irad Ortiz

[4] c | b | 4 MAKFI - LUNE ROSE Left Great Britain rated 102 and more than confirmed that level of ability with a 14 length+ win over 2000m on second start in Saudi Arabia but only eighth in prestigious local Group 1 only run since.

PORT LIONS (IRE) (111)

Victorious Racing

F. Naas

[9] c | b | 5 KODIAC - COLD COLD WOMAN Won a minor event in Ireland when last seen in July but others make more appeal.

ROYAL YOUMZAIN (FR) (112)

Jaber Abdullah

57 A. Wohler

Bauyrzhan Murzabayev

[6] c | b | 5 YOUMZAIN - SPASA A Group 2 winner in Germany at his best but may find one or two too good in this.

Adrie De Vries

TRAIS FLUORS (GB) (113)

Robert Ng

K. Condon

[5] c | b | 6 DANSILI - ROIS LUNES A consistent European performer but he may have to settle for a minor role today.

DEIRDRE (JPN) (115+4)

William J Lee

Toji Morita

M. Hashida

[2] m | b | 6 HARBINGER - REIZEND A top-class globetrotting mare and she merits the utmost respect once again today.

Oisin Murphy

JOCKEY IN FOCUS

William Buick began his riding

Buick has spent a lot of his career riding for John Gosden, and in 2010 he made the move to

career as an apprentice for Andrew

become the stable jockey. During his first season,

Balding, riding his first winner on Tiny

he achieved 5 Group 1â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and won the Sheema

Tim at the age of 18 in 2006. By the

Classic at Meydan onboard the talented mare

end of 2006, Buick had ridden 10

Dar Re Mi. He also won the St Leger that year on Arctic Cosmos, landing his first Classic win

winners and was well on his way to

in Britain. The victory gave Gosden his third win

becoming a top apprentice jockey.

in the Classic and he was full of praise for the

Buick was in a well fought battle

young jockey. Dream Ahead gave him his first

for the Champion Apprentice Title

Group 1 win in France, with a triumphant in the Prix Morny at Deavuille, a premier race for top

with David Probert in 2008, at a

two-year-olds. Buick cemented his place as a top

time when both were riding out for

jockey over the coming years, and between the

Andrew Balding. The title went all the

2011 and 2016 seasons he won 23 Group 1â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

way to the last day of the season, with

2016 was marked by a change in stables as he

both finishing on 50 winners, and he

replaced James Doyle as the first choice rider for Godolphin. Buick cemented his place as

received the Apprentice Jockey of

forerunner for the position with a superb success

the Year for his efforts in that season

when winning one of the most prestigious races

- a sign of the great things to come.

in the world, the Dubai World Cup, for Saeed 18

WILLIAM BUICK

bin Suroor on Prince Bishop. He rode the track

Buick looks to have a fantastic couple of rides for

expertly and is one where Buick has made riding

Charlie Appleby today, with his name appearing

his art, catering perfectly to the pace and need to

firstly next to Glorious Journey, who holds live

stay prominent. His first season as retained rider

claims in the stc 1351 Cup. Cross Counter takes

for the Godolphin operation brought six Group

his place at the top of the weights in the Longines

1â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and in 2018 he achieved his biggest victory

Turf, in what looks an incredibly competitive race.

in Britain with victory on Masar in the Epsom

He has run well in defeat, losing by only a length

Derby for Charlie Appleby. Since then he has

and a half in his defence of the Melbourne Cup,

been a regular in the Royal Blue silks on the big

and he could be the best chance of this Saudi

day, steering Blue Point to a hat-trick of victories

Cup meeting for Buick.

at Meydan in 2019. Injury kept him out of action for a considerable part of the 2019 British Flat season, but he bounced back in fine style when he returned, riding Pinatubo on his two latest starts. Now officially rated 128, higher than the infamous Frankel, the son of Shamardal looks to have an extremely exciting career ahead of him in his upcoming three-year-old season and Buick will certainly be keen to continue his partnership with the colt.

RACE 2

SIR DANCEALOT 21

2nd

Open Four Years And Upwards

Meeting 58

Distance 1351M Turf

Race Start 4:35pm

THE STC 1351 TURF SPRINT First 600000

Second 200000 Third 100000

PRIZE: $1000000 Fourth 50000

Fifth 30000

DARK POWER (IRE) (111)

Al Adiyat Racing

A. Smith

[9] c | g | 6 DARK ANGEL - SIXFIELDS FLYER A leading sprinter in Bahrain but this may prove to be too competitive for him.

GHOUL (BRZ) (112) P. Miller

[4] c | ch | 5 PUT IT BACK - FRIDAY Minor winner in the US but he represents a stable who do well with foreign raiders.

GLORIOUS JOURNEY (GB) (114)

HH Sheika Al Jalila Racing

C. Appleby

GRAIGNES (FR) (110) G. Baker

[1] c | b | 4 ZOFFANY - GREY ANATOMY Ran well in some top European races last year and he should not be discounted.

KING MALPIC (FR) (111)

Tongue Tie

William Buick

Pat Cosgrave

Cheekpieces

Mme Emilie Lafeu

T. Lemer

[14] c | g | 7 KING’S BEST - SABLONNIERE Won a Group 3 over 6f in France in July but a watching brief is advised today.

Joel Rosario

FTP Equine Holdings Ltd

Tongue Tie

[12] c | b | 5 DUBAWI - FALLEN FOR YOU Won a 7f Group 2 in the UAE last month and he arguably sets the standard in this.

Lanfranco Dettori

Gary Barber & Wachtel Stables

Sixth 20000

LARCHMONT LAD (IRE) (109)

Prince Faisal Bin Khaled Bin A/Aziz

Olivier Peslier

Tongue Tie

57 S. Al Harabi

Irad Ortiz

[2] c | b | 6 FOOTSTEPSINTHESAND - FOTINI Cheekpieces Ran many good races in Europe, including a win in a 7f Group 2 at the Curragh in 2018, and also performed well several times at Group 3 level in 2019 over the same distance but is unraced in KSA.

LEGENDS OF WAR (USA) (109)

CTR Stable and Westside Racing

57 D. O’Neill

[10] c | b | 4 SCAT DADDY - MADERA DANCER His last couple of performances in the US do not inspire a lot of confidence.

Rafael Bejarano

Tongue Tie

MOMKIN (IRE) (109)

Prince A A Faisal

W. Haggas

[11] c | b | 4 BATED BREATH - CONTRADICT A neck behind Suedois at Goodwood in August and he could pick up some minor money.

MUBTASIM (IRE) (109)

David Egan Blinkers

Godolphin

C. Appleby

[6] c | b | 6 ARCANO - START THE MUSIC Not far behind Glorious Journey last time but will do well to reverse that form.

10 SIR DANCEALOT (IRE) (114) C Benham D Whitford L Quinn K Quinn

57 D. Elsworth

[8] c | b | 6 SIR PRANCEALOT - MAJESTY’S DANCER Group 2 winner over 7f but was beaten by Glorious Journey in the Hungerford.

11 SPEAK IN COLOURS (GB) (110) Mrs C C Regalado-Gonzalez

James Doyle

Ryan Moore

57 J. O’Brien

[3] c | g | 5 EXCELEBRATION - MAGLIETTA FINA Third in the Foret in October but he is unlikely to get his preferred soft ground.

12 SUEDOIS (FR) (112)

Wayne Lordan Tongue Tie

George Turner & Clipper Logistics

D. O’Meara

[13] c | b | 9 LE HAVRE - CUP CAKE A consistent performer who should be in the mix but may find one or two too good.

13 HOLY DAY (ARG) (98+4)

Daniel Tudhope

Cheekpieces

Prince Sultan Bin Mishal Bin A/ Aziz

N.Almandeel

Edgar Yanguez

[7] m | b | 5 TRUE CAUSE - INTENSE DAY Tongue Tie A winner twice at Group 2 level over 1600m on turf and dirt in Argentina but beaten twice since coming to KSA.~

14 ROYAL INTERVENTION (IRE) (107+4) Lord Lloyd Webber and W S Farish

E. Walker

[5] f | ch | 4 EXCEED AND EXCEL - EXCITING TIMES A speedy filly but she could be vulnerable to a stronger stayer over this trip.

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TRAINER IN FOCUS

It’s rare to find someone for

Irish 2,000 Guineas a year later. What can only be described as pure domination has followed

whom superlatives are applied so

since, with Aidan winning the Champion Trainer

accurately. In our modern world

title in his native Ireland for the last 21 years.

where legends of sport are found

In terms of pure numbers, Aidan’s record is

few and far between, the Master of

phenomenal. 2017 was an example of his

Ballydoyle is truly worthy of his title.

relentlessness in the pursuit of success, as he broke Bobby Frankel’s record of 25 Group 1

Beginning his training career in the National

winners in a single season, ending the year with

Hunt sphere, Aidan handled the rise of star

28 wins at the highest level. This achievement

hurdler Istabraq, who won three renewals of the

can never be underestimated, and Saxon

Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

Warrior’s success in the Racing Post Trophy will

His domination of the National Hunt scene soon

be forever remembered as the race in which

shifted when he became trainer for Coolmore

O’Brien cemented his well-deserved seat at

Stud, operating a powerful yard out of Ballydoyle

racing’s table of immortal greats.

in County Tipperary.

Aidan has won everything there is to win and

Aidan hit the ground running, with Desert King

then more to boot. His ability to train precocious

becoming his first Group 1 winner in 1996

juveniles such as Caravaggio, Zoffany and

when winning the National Stakes, a key race

George Washington, and also get the best

for two-year-olds in Ireland. His first Classic

out of staying superstars with the likes of Yeats

success followed when the same horse took the

and Highland Reel is a true testament to his 26

AIDAN O’BRIEN

impeccable attention to detail and drive to get

For Aidan, to be grounded is important, and sharing the success with his family gives such success so much more meaning.

the very best from his horses. Galileo will forever be remembered as not only

stewardship of Aidan O’Brien and achieved

A recent star for O’Brien has been Magic Wand. The five-year-old daughter of Galileo has amassed almost £3,500,000 in prize money, with her past 9 runs all coming at Group 1 level. Despite her last win coming at Royal Ascot in June 2018, she’s been plying her trade at the very top level since, placing in the Arlington Million, Irish Champion Stakes, Hong Kong Cup and most recently the Pegasus World Cup Turf at Gulfstream Park. She deserves another win at the top level to enhance her already illustrious reputation and runs

greatness worthy of their bloodlines.

in today’s Saudi Cup.

one of the best racehorses we’ve witnessed, but for his impact upon future generations of the thoroughbred. Expertly handled by O’Brien to victories in the English and Irish Derbys, followed by a sublime performance in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes, many of his progeny pass through the care of O’Brien and the excellent team at Ballydoyle. The likes of Australia, Found, Rip Van Winkle and Gleneagles have all excelled under the

For a man so successful, his humility is what stands him out from others. Always complimentary towards the success of others and aware of the big role his top team of staff play in the success of Ballydoyle, they remain at the forefront of his mind during the big moments. 27

RACE 3

DEE EX BEE 29

3rd

Open Four Years And Upwards Handicap

Meeting 58

Distance 3000M Turf

Race Start 5:10pm

THE LONGINES TURF HANDICAP First 1500000

Second 500000 Third 250000

PRIZE: $2500000

Fourth 125000

Fifth 75000

Sixth 50000

CROSS COUNTER (GB) (118)

Godolphin

C. Appleby

William Buick

[1] c | b | 6 TEOFILO - WAITRESS 2018 Melbourne Cup winner who was not disgraced in the same event when last seen.

DEE EX BEE (GB) (118)

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum

S. bin Ghadayer

Mickael Barzalona

[5] c | b | 5 FARHH - DUBAI SUNRISE Top-class and tough stayer who should be in the mix following his UAE prep run.

Blinkers

CALL THE WIND (GB) (115)

60.5

George Strawbridge

F. Head

Olivier Peslier

[4] c | ch | 6 FRANKEL - IN CLOVER Hit the crossbar in a pair of Group 1s in October and he merits respect today.

CALLED TO THE BAR (IRE) (114)

Sharaf Mohammed Al Hariri

60 Mrs P. Brandt

Theo Bachelot

[3] c | b | 6 HENRYTHENAVIGATOR - PERFECT HEDGE Has a good record at this trip in France but others may be better handicapped.

PRINCE OF ARRAN (GB) (113)

Saeed bel Obaida

[2] c | b | 7 SHIROCCO - STORMING SIOUX Placed in the last two Melbourne Cups

Tongue Tie

59.5 C. Fellowes and

another

James Doyle good

effort

TWILIGHT PAYMENT (IRE) (113)

Lloyd J Williams

expected.

59.5 J. O’Brien

[8] c | b | 7 TEOFILO - DREAM ON BUDDY His two Australian performances late last year suggest that he is up against it.

can

DOWNDRAFT (IRE) (112)

Wayne Lordan

Tongue Tie, Cheekpieces

OTI Racing

J. O’Brien

[9] c | b | 5 CAMELOT - CINNAMON ROSE Behind some of these in the Melbourne Cup and he could be out of his depth today.

Ryan Moore

Tongue Tie

KING’S ADVICE (GB) (111)

Saeed Jaber

58.5 M. Johnston

[13] c | ch | 6 FRANKEL - QUEEN’S LOGIC Prolific winner in the UK last year but faces an uphill task in this handicap.

Joe Fanning

58.5

MEKONG (GB) (111)

Khalid bin Mishref

J. Osborne

[10] c | b | 5 FRANKEL - SHIP’S BISCUIT Ran well at Meydan last month but further improvement is required to win this race.

Jamie Spencer Hood

10 TRUE SELF (IRE) (110)

Three Mile House Partnership & OTI

W. Mullins

[12] f | b | 7 OSCAR - GOOD THOUGHT Group 3 winner in Australia last year and was not disgraced in Hong Kong last time.

Lanfranco Dettori

11 CONTANGO (IRE) (100)

Refaei Sanat Alghuraban

F. Alghareeban

Luis Morales

[7] c | ch | 6 CASAMENTO - CALL LATER Won local Group 1 in December by 9 lengths from Mohatem, but fourth and fourteenth on two starts since.

12 HIBOU (GB) (95)

Abdulrahman Abdullah A. Almakhdoob

F. Alabdmonim

Irad Ortiz

[6] c | ch | 7 STREET CRY - ARLETTE Blinkers Strong-finishing sort has run several creditable races since last win (in a local Group 1) including close third to Mjjack in prestigious local Group 1 penultimate start.

13 MAFAAHEEM (IRE) (95)

Mohd Saami Alhoraabi

S. Al Harabi

Abdullah Alaudeeb

[11] c | b | 6 SHAMARDAL - HAMMIYA Has not reached level of useful British form on dirt in three starts in Saudi Arabia and yet to race beyond 2100m.

14 DRAMATIC DEVICE (GB) (93) Khalid bin Mishref

54 A. Khalid

Oisin Murphy

[14] c | b | 5 DANSILI - SURPRISE MOMENT Ex-British gelding won a Newmarket handicap when rated 86 when last seen on turf last September but has not managed to run to that level in three starts on dirt in Saudi Arabia.

R15 MAIN STREET (GB) (92)

Mohd Saami Alhoraabi

S. Al Harabi

c | b | 5 STREET CRY - MY SPECIAL Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Last of 18 on only start in Saudi Arabia. Raced up to 2200m in Great Britain previously, winning twice on a synthetic surface.

R16 ASBAB (KSA) (88)

Sultan Faihan F. Almindeel

NA. Almindeel

c | g | 6 ALNAJIM ALTHAKEB - WASSBAH Has lost his form since winning two Opens in a row over 2000m/2400m in December/January. Unraced on turf.

OBAIYA CUP 2020

Once a multiple champion jockey on Arabians, Phil Collington has since become a champion trainer of them too. Now in his fifth season, Newmarket based Collington has two horses entered in the Obaiya, Medhaaf Athbah and Mashhur Al Khalediah, both for Athbah Stud. He is no stranger to the Gulf States, having worked in Dubai with former top UK Arabian trainer Gill Duffield and is now a regular in Saudi Arabia.

“Initially we’d come out for the Prince Sultan Cup

“The climate is very similar as we’re only an hour

joined by regular jockey Jean-Bernard Eyquem

away from Dubai” Collington explains. “Though

whose input Collington describes as a ‘big help’.

at Al Khalediah, in which we’ve been third twice, including last year with Mehdaaf Athbah. This year our goal is the Obaiya Cup.” Both horses are well used to overseas competition. In November, en route to Saudi Arabia, Mehdaaf Athbah won on the Dirt in Belgium, whilst Mashhur Al Khalediah won the Jewel Crown in Abu Dhabi, giving Collington his first Group 1PA win. His assistant Barry Adams has been overseeing the horses in Saudi Arabia since they arrived,

the facilities were limited when I first came out,

He continues: “Everything has gone well in

it is improving all the time. Of course the Saudi

training. We’re using the main Dirt track that will

Cup has meant that things are progressing quickly. This is my third winter here, so I know

host the Obaiya. The new track is very good and

what to bring for the horses and what can be

having been round it myself in the mornings, I

sourced locally.

can confirm it rides really well.” 34

PHIL COLLINGTON

Both horses ran in the Equestrian Club Cup at Riyadh on February 8. Mehdaaf Athbah and Eyquem finished second in the 1800m contest to the locally trained Mutwakel Al Khalediah, with Mashhur Al Khalediah and Olivier Peslier only sixth. Collington was not disappointed saying: “Mashhur had not run since November and

to be improving, as he should at that age. He’s

was too keen. He’d lost a lot of weight after Abu

a big threat, he was second in The Prince Sultan

Dhabi, travelling into Saudi, so we’d been easy on him. It was also his first run on the surface,

Cup to Mubasher Al Khalediah, so he’s going

he’s very potent at a mile on grass, but further on

to be difficult to overturn if he runs a big race.

the dirt is a different ball game.”

They’re the strongest of the home team.”

Collington certainly thinks his horses are hard to split, as despite Mashhur Al Khalediah’s Group 1 PA win he says: “Mehdaaf must be respected, he’s proven on Dirt and he’s run three times since he arrived so is race fit. I wouldn’t like to say that Mashhur will beat him, he may well do, but the other horse is very strong and in form.” Considering the local challengers Collington says: “Mutawakel Al Khalediah is four and seems 35

RACE 4

HORSES IN FRONT OF THE GRANDSTAND 37

4th

Four Years And Upwards For Pure Bred Arabians

Distance 2000M

THE OBAIYA CUP (ARABIAN CLASSIC) First 1140000

Second 380000 Third 190000

Track Record

Time 1:59.88

Meeting 58

Race Start 5:45pm Fourth 95000

PRIZE: $1900000

Fifth 57000

Sixth 38000

Horse Name: Alhakem

AOUN (FR) (112)

Yas Racing

A. de Watrigant

Ioritz Mendizabal

[9] c | b | 6 MAHABB - SHUMOOS Blinkers, Tongue Tie Proven on Dirt with back to back wins of a PA Listed event in Morocco over 2100m in November. However over four lengths behind Hajres on the AW in France last month and will need to improve from that run.

DJELAMER (FR) (113)

Mujri Alqassami

F. Alghareeban

Adel Alfouradi

[3] c | g | 8 AMER - DJELANA Blinkers Group 3PA winner over a mile in Belgium in 2017, though only seventh in a Group2 PA over a mile in Qatar in January. Useful, but more needed to win on debut for new connections and first attempt on Dirt.

HAJRES (TUN) (117)

Emadadein Alhtoushi

J. Bernard

Christophe Soumillon

[7] c | g | 6 NIZAM - TOHFET ENNADHIRIE Group 1PA winner over a mile in the UK (Mehdaaf Athbah 2nd), following up in a Group 3PA over 1800m in Italy in October. Not clear run latest, running on for second on the AW in France and will be primed for this.

MASHHUR AL KHALEDIAH (FR) (115)

Athbah Racing

P. Collington

57 Jean-Bernard Eyquem

[4] c | g | 6 JALNAR ALKHALIDIAH - AMERAH ALKHALEDIAH Blinkers Fine form in Group 1PA races on Turf in the autumn, when third in a competitive race over this trip, before winning over a mile. Too keen here behind Mutawakel Al Khalediah after a break, more expected today.

MEHDAAF ATHBAH (GB) (117)

Athbah Racing

57 P. Collington

Olivier Peslier

[12] c | g | 8 AMER - KEEN GAME Blinkers A winner in the UK, Belgium and Saudi Arabia on a variety of surfaces and Gr1PA placed at this trip four times. Runner-up to Mutawakel Al Khalediah last time over shorter here and is proven at this distance.

MUBASHER AL KHALEDIAH (KSA) (115)

Al Khalediah Stables

S. Mutlaq

57 Mohammed Aldaham

[8] c | g | 5 LAITH ALKHALEDIAH - FAYHA ALKHALEDIAH Won the newly upgraded Prince Sultan Cup (Gr1PA) over 1800m in January, though placed latest, behind Mutawakel Al Khalediah and Mehdaaf Athbah in a conditions event here. Must go close again.

MUTWAKEL AL KHALEDIA|H (KSA) (125)

Prince Khalid Bin Sultan

S. Mutlaq

57 Eddie Castro

[5] c | g | 4 LAITH ALKHALEDIAH - WASIL Ideal preparation finishing third to Mubasher Al Khalediah in the Prince Sultan Cup (Gr1PA) and showed a good turn of foot to win the Equestrian Club Cup on latest, both 1800m. Looks a strong contender.

SEHAB (FR) (110)

Khalid Mohammed Khasruzzaman

S. al Ghunaimi Al Moatasem bin Said Al Balushi

[13] c | g | 7 NIZAM - KACHIA Blinkers Three-time winner on Turf in Qatar for previous connections. Yet to transfer that form to Dirt in four starts in Oman and was well behind by Shabah and Zaqur in November over a mile.

SHABAH (GB) (113)

Ahmed Abdullah Almarzooqi

A. Almarzooqi

Asad Al Siyabi

[6] c | g | 8 AMER - ARC DE CIEL Blinkers Well-related, though lightly raced for age. Just over a length behind Mubasher Al Khalediah in the Prince Sultan Cup (Gr1PA) last month and well suited by Dirt, but all wins over shorter trips.

10 TALLAAB AL KHALEDIAH (KSA) (126) Al Khalediah Stables

S. Mutlaq

57 Roberto Perez

[2] c | g | 9 JALOOD ALKHALIDIAH - SIEHAME Has won three Prince Sultan Cups and was a wide margin winner of the 2018 Dubai Kahayla Classic (Gr1PA) over this trip at Meydan, though fifth last year and not seen since. Respected, but long layoff to overcome.

11 ZAQUR (GB) (110)

Faisal Ali Al-Fanna

F. Al-Senaidi

Oisin Murphy

[10] c | g | 9 AMER - KERBELL DU LOUP Visor, Tongue Tie Three lengths behind Tallab Al Khalediah in the 2018 Prince Sultan Cup, though only eighth to Mubasher Al Khalediah in that race this year. All wins on Dirt, but yet to win over this trip.

12 ZIYADD (FR) (115)

Yas Racing

J. de Roualle

Richard Mullen

[14] c | b | 8 BIBI DE CARRER - MIZZNA Cheekpieces Dual top-level winner at Meydan on Dirt and proven at this trip too. Comes here in excellent form following second Group1PA win when keeping Amwaj at bay over 1900m last month.

13 AMWAJ (FR) (113+4)

H H Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

E. Lemartinel

Fabrice Veron

[11] m | b | 7 ABU ALEMARAT - SYLPHIDE AL MAURY Hood, Blinkers, Tongue Tie All wins on Dirt, including at PA Listed contest over a mile in the UAE. Over two lengths behind Ziyadd at Meydan last month, just short of this trip, but was running on well and could get closer to that one.

14 WATHABAT AL KHALEDIAH (KSA) (110+4) Prince Khalid bin Sultan

S. Mutlaq

55 Camilo Ospina

[1] m | g | 5 LAITH ALKHALEDIAH - WALAE ALKHALEDIAH Unbeaten in all her starts here this winter from 1400m to 1800m against locally bred horses or her own sex. Takes a big step up in company today, but only five, so may still be improving.

R15 SHOMOOS ATHBAH (KSA) (102+4) Ali Badan B. Alsubaie Sons

B. Alsubaie

m | ch | 6 BURNING SAND - DJANET MONLAU Hood Group3PA winner over a mile in the UK and plenty of placed Pattern form there and in France. Best effort since surviving a fall here in 2019 was when fourth to Mutawakel Al Khalediah three weeks ago.

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JOCKEY IN FOCUS

James Doyle is one of the most highly regarded jockeys in the world. Over the past few years he has achieved some great wins on some fantastic horses, however things haven’t always been this simple for the 31-year-old.

Doyle was back on the racing map and soon the winners began to flow. Cityscape gave Doyle his biggest win over at Meydan in the Group 1 Dubai Duty Free. This was a sign of things to come, and in the Prince of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot he achieved his first Group 1 success in Britain when narrowly getting up through a brilliant ride on Al Kazeem. In 2013, he became the retained jockey for Prince

During his early career, he enjoyed a large

Khalid Abdullah and was given the ride on

amount of success; with his first winner coming

wonder horse Kingman, a star of his generation.

in 2005 aboard Farnborough for Richard Price.

Arguably the best horse Doyle has ridden, he

2006 bought a dramatic increase in wins and

guided him to an Irish 2,000 Guineas and

rides as he notched up 73 winners, most notably

another two Group 1’s in a super season for the

for Nick Littmoden. The winners continued

pair. Now no stranger to the big rides, he was

throughout 2007 and 2008 in what became a

given his next superstar in the form of Frankel’s

promising start to his career as a jockey. Doyle

full-brother, Noble Mission. He gave Doyle

began to consider other options, but through

another three Group victories to add to his

work and perseverance he was appointed as

increasing collection and they enjoyed a fruitful

stable jockey for Roger Charlton.

partnership together.

JAMES DOYLE

Godolphin took a keen interest in Doyle’s

James has enjoyed considerable success when riding overseas and is a regular feature at Meydan in the build up to the Dubai World Cup Carnival. He gave Jungle Cat a peach of a ride to win the Al Quoz Sprint back in 2018, when he also enjoyed Group 1 success aboard Blair House in the Jebel Hatta. Jungle Cat and Doyle formed a formidable partnership in 2018, with the pair taking advantage of a trip to Australia and winning the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes. Doyle conquered Canada with new ally Old Persian, winning the 2019 renewal of the Northern Dancer Turf Stakes, staged over a mile and a half at Woodbine Racecourse in Toronto.

success and in 2014 he became one of the retained riders for Sheikh Mohammed’s operation. Recently he has ridden some extremely successful horses to Grade 1 victories, notably in 2017, which threw up some fantastic winners for Doyle as he won the St James’s Palace Stakes on Barney Roy and then the Gold Cup on Big Orange for Michael Bell and the Gredley family. A few years later Blue Point gave him a quick-fire double of Group 1 victories when he became the first horse since Choisir to win Royal Ascot’s two big weight-for-age sprint races. He won the King’s Stand in game fashion and then followed it up four days later to win the Diamond Jubilee Stakes, before being retired to stud.

RACE 5

JOCKEYS AND HORSES ON THE TURF 45

5th

Saudi Bred Four Year Olds And Upwards Handicap

Distance 1800M

THE JOCKEY CLUB CUP (HANDICAP) First 300000

Second 100000 Third 50000

Track Record

Time 1:47.45

Meeting 58

Race Start 6:30pm Fourth 25000

PRIZE: $500000 Fifth 15000

ALA SAWAB (KSA) (94) Runs 8

Sixth 10000

Horse Name: Abreek

Wins 5

52 2

45 1

22 1

King Abdullah Bin A\Aziz Sons

B.Rizaiq

Pierre Charles Boudot

[4] c | g | 4 ADIL - MANAAH Successful in five of eight races and has been better than ever in his last two, which has seen his rating go from 94 at entry to 97 after a win and a second in local Group company.

ALJAMEE (KSA) (93) Runs 27

Wins 6

46 10

40 10

32 1

61.5

22 4

Prince Faisal Bin Khaled Bin A/Aziz

A.M. Al Kahtani

Yousef Alhousin

[12] c | g | 5 CARIOTAMIX - CHANTEUSE DE RUE Blinkers In terrific form in November, winning two local Group races, but rating has come down from 93 at entry to 92 after finishing tenth at local Group 1 level on last two starts.

BE AZN ALLAH (KSA) (93) Runs 18

Wins 12

46 2

40 2

61.5

32 4

King Abdullah Bin A\Aziz Sons

B.Rizaiq

Mickael Barzalona

[6] c | b | 6 ALNAJIM ALTHAKEB - MOFIDHAH Tongue Tie Tremendously consistent veteran has won 12 of his 18 starts and is yet to finish out of the first four, and rating has gone from 93 at entry to 95 after running well in local Group 1s on last two appearances.

MOTABAIN (KSA) (92) Runs 10

Wins 4

52 9

46 2

36 1

King Abdullah Bin A\Aziz Sons

B.Rizaiq

Rayan Altowairesh

[1] c | ch | 4 OFFICIAL FLAME - ZONK STRIKE Successful on two of four starts this season, including local Group 3 in December but only ninth at local Group 1 level last time out and rating down to 91 from 92 at entry.

WAQOOR (KSA) (92) 29 29

10 10

4 4

2 2

1 1

Fowad Mohd. Fahd Ben Ghishaian

N. Alghshyan

Luis Morales

[11] c | b | 7 PREMIUM TAP - LEVER DYNE Tongue Tie Wide-margin winner of Open over 1800m in November (tenth career victory) but has not managed to repeat the effort in two starts since.

ALZAHAWI (KSA) (90) Runs 42

Wins 8

53 4

46 9

39 1

32 6

Mohammwd Hussain M Alhaidr

M. Al Haider

Misharei Alissa

[9] c | ch | 8 SOTO - KHASHARH Tongue Tie Eight-year-old was better than ever when winning 1600m Open in December by 4.5 lengths from Waqoor, and given a rating of 90. Subsequently 9th and 4th so now on 87.

ENAYAT ALMAJEED (KSA) (89) Runs 15

Wins 3

50 11

46 4

32 12

59.5

20 3

Prince Faisal Bin Khaled Bin A/Aziz

A.M. Al Kahtani

Naif Alanazi

[2] c | ch | 5 RUN AWAY AND HIDE - SKIPPING STONE Blinkers Eight-year-old was better than ever when winning 1600m Open in December by 4.5 lengths from Waqoor, and given a rating of 90. Subsequently 9th and 4th so now on 87.

ALNASHAAS (KSA) (88) Runs 57

Wins 12

52 4

50 5

46 3

38 1

Hassan Essa Mohammad A. Alboainain Sons

A. Alshafai

Abdullah Alfairoz

[7] c | b | 7 TRANQUIL MANNER - SEA PINES Tongue Tie Winner of two Open races this season but has not quite been at best of late, rated 85 having been on 88 at entry.

AENAN ALAEZM (KSA) (87) Runs 27

Wins 5

40 5

36 2

30 5

58.5

21 7

Sharaf Mohammed S. Al Hariri

H.AlRasheed

Victor Gutierrez

[10] c | b | 6 AESR ALMAMLAKAH - JALEELAH Ran one of his best races when fifth behind many of the top Saudi-bred horses in the 2400m Crown Prince Cup, a local Group 1, last time out and form has worked out so well he is now rated 89 having been on 87 at entry.

10 OMSIYAATEE (KSA) (87) Runs 20

Wins 6

52 1

45 2

40 3

58.5

32 5

Prince Mohammad Bin Sultan N. A

G. Alghaith

Adel Alfouradi

[14] m | ch | 5 EMCEE - DEVON’S DELIGHT Rated 87 at entry, mare has been in excellent form of late, winning apprentice event by almost 10 lengths last time out having been second in fillies’ and mares’ local Group 2 the time before so now rated 95.

11 SHARAE (KSA) (87) Runs 21

Wins 8

46 13

28 7

58.5

23 9

Abdulelah Abdul Aziz Almousa

N. Alatawi

Eddie Castro

[5] c | ch | 7 ALSHEEB - SAMHAT ALHOWAIQEL Tongue Tie Very capable on his day and has won several prestigious races, but hasn’t looked as good this season so although rated 87 at entry is now on 85.

12 MEGH NAAJ (KSA) (84) Runs 25

Wins 6

54 3

48 1

45 6

32 7

Prince Faisal Bin Khaled Bin A/Aziz

A.M. Al Kahtani

Abdullah Alaudeeb

[3] m | g | 6 POLITICAL FORCE - DINA Tongue Tie Capable mare on her day and easily won Open in January rising to 87 having previously been rated 84 when entered for this race.

13 MAROOF (KSA) (82) Runs 17

Wins 4

54 1

46 8

38 5

Prince Faisal Bin Khaled Bin A/Aziz

S. Al Harabi

Abdullah Alawfi

[8] c | g | 7 POLLTLCAL FORCE - STRIKING DANCER Best effort this season when carrying top weight to victory in 0-80 handicap over 1800m last time out, beating Khand by a length.

14 ALNAJIM ALBAAHER (KSA) (81) Runs 17

Wins 6

49 1

46 1

42 2

55.5

35 3

Sultan Faihan F. Almindeel

NA.Almindeel

Alexis Moreno

[13] c | b | 6 PREMIUM TAP - MOTION Rated 81 at entry, consistent sort has shown improved form last two starts, winning local Group 1 (from Thaqeel Alrai) and Open (easily).

R15 MERBA’A (KSA) (80) Runs 27

Wins 3

54 17

47 8

Prince Faisal Bin Khaled Bin A/Aziz

A.M. Al Kahtani

c | b | 5 BONNARD - TRUE TAILS Won winners’ contest over 1600m in November and good third over 1800m next time, but form has dipped since.

R16 MEDIAN (KSA) (80) Runs 30

Wins 8

54 2

46 5

Prince Faisal Bin Khaled Bin A/Aziz

S. Al Harabi

c | ch | 10 BONNARD - KEVIN’S PRINCESS Formerly useful ten-year-old won Open over 2400m in March 2019 and ran even better when 4 lengths second to Inhamill over the same trip in similar event last time out.

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TRAINER IN FOCUS

Steve Asmussen has long been regarded as one of the leading American trainers and was recognised for his achievements when being inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 2016. His big-race wins include the Preakness, Belmont, Breeders’ Cup Classic and Dubai World Cup, so Asmussen will be aiming to add further success this year with the Saudi Cup.

reached the 8,000 wins milestone. His victories have included nearly 200 Graded Stakes wins, featuring wins in the three Triple Crown races amongst others. Asmussen’s first win in a Triple Crown race came in 2007 with the great Curlin. The son of Smart Strike finished third in the Kentucky Derby, but then went on to reverse the form with Derby-winner Street Sense in the Preakness. On his next start, Curlin would finish runner-up to champion filly Rags To Riches in the Belmont before winning the Breeders’ Cup Classic later in the year. His excellent campaign saw Curlin named as the 2007 Eclipse Horse of the Year,

Born in South Dakota, Asmussen moved to

a feat which he would repeat in 2008 following

Texas at an early-age where he has since

four further wins at the highest level, including a

become one of the most decorated North

wide-margin victory in the Dubai World Cup.

American trainers of all-time. Having won his

Furthermore, his win in the Jockey Club Gold

first race in 1986, he has gone on to enormous

Cup at Belmont saw Curlin become the first

success and is one of only two trainers in the

North American runner to have earned over $10

history of North American racing to have

million. 50

STEVE ASMUSSEN

Asmussen has enjoyed a lot of success with

to date with nearly $16 million to his name,

fillies and mares during his career and in 2009

courtesy of victories in the 2017 Breeders’ Cup

trained the fantastic Rachel Alexandra to win

Classic and the 2018 Pegasus World Cup.

the Preakness, becoming the first filly to win the

One of Asmussen’s current stable stars is

Triple Crown race in eighty-five years. She would

Midnight Bisou, who looks to hold leading

remain unbeaten through her three-year-old

claims in the Saudi Cup. The mare has won

campaign, beating the colts in the Haskell

twelve of her nineteen career starts, winning

Invitational and then the older males in the

seven consecutive races (featuring three Grade

Woodward Stakes, which saw her crowned

1s) last season before finishing runner-up in

as the Horse of the Year. Asmussen’s third

the Breeders’ Cup Distaff. She will be hoping

victory in a Triple Crown race came in 2016, as

to get back to winning ways in the Saudi Cup

Creator came out on top in a thrilling finish to the

and provide Asmussen with another major race

Belmont.

victory.

As well as his big-race wins, Asmussen has consistently trained a very high number of winners over the years. He was the leading North American trainer with 407 wins in 2002 and has repeated that title eight times since, breaking his own record with 650 winners in 2009. In terms of prize money, six-time Grade 1 winner Gun Runner has been his biggest earner 51

RACE 6

CHEROKEE TRAIL 53

6th

Three Year Olds Only

Meeting 58

Distance 1600M

Race Start 7:10pm

THE SAMBA SAUDI DERBY CUP (MILE) First 480000

Second 160000 Third 80000

Track Record

Time 1:34.40

Fourth 40000

PRIZE: $800000

Fifth 24000

Sixth 16000

Delius

BELLA FEVER (URU) (104)

J Stables LLC And Victor Azambullo

57.5 M. de Kock

Irad Ortiz

[13] f | b | 4 TEXAS FEVER - PASSIONBABYPAASSION Narrowly beat Final Song in the UAE recently and was a dirt winner in Uruguay.

Tongue Tie

AAN ALAWAAN (KSA) (90)

King Abdullah Bin A\Aziz Sons

55 B.Rizaiq

Pierre Charles Boudot

[4] c | ch | 3 PREMIUM TAP - ESHRAKAH Winner or runner-up three out of four starts, best effort when neck second to Malafekh in local Group 1 last time out.

BILLY BATTS (USA) (110)

Sharaf Mohammed Al Hariri

P. Miller

[10] c | b | 3 CITY ZIP - DOWN TO HEARTH Second at the Breeders’ Cup and won his prep for this at Santa Anita recently.

CHEROKEE TRAIL (USA) (93)

M Tabor, D Smith & Mrs J Magnier

J. Gosden

FULL FLAT (USA) (103) H. Mori

[14] c | b | 3 SPEIGHTSTOWN - GOLDEN FLAIR Ran well enough at the Breeders’ Cup but once again this could be too competitive.

LAKE CAUSEWAY (USA) (93)

John Walter Moraes

Blinkers

Yutaka Take

55 S. Seemar

[11] c | g | 3 CREATIVE CAUSE - LAKE SQUARED Fourth in the UAE 2000 Guineas earlier in the month but faces a tougher task today.

Ryan Moore

Tsuyoshi Ono

Tongue Tie

[2] c | b | 3 WAR FRONT - MOTH Won two minor events prior to his defeat in a Group 3 last time; more is required.

Joel Rosario

MALAFEKH (KSA) (92)

Richard Mullen Visor

A/ Allah Bin Saad Alfarraj Sons

A.Alfarraj

Eddie Castro

[6] c | b | 3 STRATFORD HILL - DAANAT RUMAH Successful four times from eight starts, including in local Group 1 over 1600m in January but arguably ran even better when 1.75 lengths second to Moqtaderah in Open last time out.

MISHRIFF (IRE) (95)

Prince A A Faisal

J. Gosden

[12] c | b | 3 MAKE BELIEVE - CONTRADICT An impressive winner of a Nottingham maiden in November but he has plenty to prove.

RAJEE ALLAH (KSA) (92)

David Egan

King Abdullah Bin A\Aziz Sons

B.Rizaiq

Luis Saez

[7] c | ch | 3 OFFICIAL FLAME - ISABEL LOUIS Wide-margin winner of both starts, namely maiden in October and winners’ event in November, both at 1400m.

10 ROWDY YATES (USA) (102) L And N Racing LLC

55 S. Asmussen

[8] c | b | 3 MORNING LINE - SPRING STATION A multiple winner in the US and he certainly merits consideration this evening.

11 DOWN ON DA BAYOU (USA) (109+4) Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum S. bin Ghadayer [9] f | b | 3 SUPER SAVER - BAYOU TORTUGA Closely matched with Final Song on their UAE form but the trip is a concern.

12 FINAL SONG (IRE) (98+4) Godolphin

Mike Smith Tongue Tie

53 Mickael Barzalona

Hood

53 S. bin Suroor

[5] f | b | 3 DARK ANGEL - RAHIYAH A proven dirt performer but failed to see out the trip in the UAE 1000 Guineas.

13 MOR’EDAH (KSA) (91+4)

Harry Bentley

Sultan Mislat Alazma Sons

N. Alazma

Alexis Moreno

[3] f | b | 3 TOP MUSIC - SHIBLAT ALSABIYAH Improved form to win fillies’ local Group 1 in January by 5.5 lengths from Zaamerah. Shade disappointing when fourth in Open on only start since.

14 TAMAARI (KSA) (87+4)

King Abdullah Bin A\Aziz Sons

B.Rizaiq

Camilo Ospina

[1] f | b | 3 BLUE BURNER - YAMAM Successful at 1200m and 1400m on first two starts but better form when beating Ghala Fahda by 10 lengths in fillies’ event on second occasion.

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JOCKEY IN FOCUS

Soumillion has an illustrious racing pedigree. Born in Belgium in 1981, he is the son of retired jumps jockey Jean-Marc Soumillion. His passion for horse racing did not take long to develop, and he began riding as an apprentice for Cedric Boutin at a young age. He learnt his trade at Moulin A Vent, a renowned riding school for training French jockeys. His first win followed shortly after he began riding for Boutin, in the shape of 75/1 chance Bruni.

Peslier, paving the way for Soumillion to become understudy to Peslier at Fabre’s yard. It didn’t take long for Soumillion to establish himself as a top rider in France. By 2001 he had already won two Classics in France, the Grand Prix De Saint-Cloud aboard Mirio and the Prix du Jockey Club while riding Anabaa Blue. His early success was to continue as he was blessed by another piece of good fortune, when Gerald Mosse went to ride in Hong Kong. This created a vacancy, as the Aga Khan needed a new jockey to ride his powerful selection of horses. Soumillion was top of the list as his ability was no secret, and soon he was rewarded with the great Zarkava giving Soumillion an unbeaten seven race streak. Zarkava was a legend in

By 1999, Soumillion had become champion

France, and Soumillion steered her to five Group

apprentice and had earnt the call up to ride

1’s, including the Prix de Diane and the Prix de

for Andre Fabre, who was and still is, one of

l’Arc de Triomphe.

the most prolific trainers in France. His move came at the optimum time as Thierry Jarnet had

He has achieved enormous success, not only in

just departed the stable with the rise of Olivier

France but around the world as well. Soumillion 58

CHRISTOPHE SOUMILLION

landed the Breedersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cup Turf in 2005 aboard

His big ride will come in the form of Benbatl

Shirocco, winning by nearly two lengths over

in the main event, the Saudi Cup. Soumillion

Ace and the ever consistent Azamour. Britain

has ridden him three times already, the most

is a tough place for a jockey to make a name

recent of these being his toughest test of the

for themselves but Soumillion has thrived

new season. Benbatl faced off against 10 rivals

when riding in the UK. Partnering globetrotting

on his first start over dirt, with Soumillion up with

Shirocco he built on his previous victories when

the pace the whole way round and kicked clear

taking the Coronation Cup in 2006.

turning the bend and went away in impressive style. He answered any questions that he might

More recent successes include another

not handle the surface and placed himself right

Coronation Cup and Champion Stakes which

at the top of the contenders in the Saudi Cup.

he won in 2014 and 2016 aboard Cirrus Des

Saeed bin Suroor goes into the Saudi Cup with a

Aigles and Almanzour respectively. With his

formidable horse and with Soumillion on

success came reward as he was given more

board it would be no surprise to see

opportunities to ride further afield. Recently

another Benbatl masterclass.

he rode Thunder Snow to back-to-back wins in the Dubai World Cup, making him the only two-time winner of the race. His experience and knowledge of tracks around the world make him a valuable jockey in any race and the Saudi Cup Meeting will undoubtedly produce more winners for him. 59

RACE 7

THREE JOCKEYS ON THE NEW TURF TRACK 61

7th

Three Year Olds And Upwards

Meeting 58

Distance 1600M

Race Start 7:50pm

THE SAUDIA CUP (SPRINT) First 900000

Second 300000 Third 150000

Track Record

Time 1:09.75

PRIZE: $1500000 Fourth 75000

Fifth 450000

CAPTAIN SCOTTY (USA) (111)

Gary Barber & Wachtel Stables

57 P. Miller

[5] c | b | 6 QUALITY ROAD - SHE IS RAGING Successful at Santa Anita last month but this contest is much more demanding.

DRAFTED (USA) (111) D. Watson

[3] c | g | 6 FIELD COMMISSION - KEEP THE PROFIT The likely fast early pace will suit, and he could pick up some prize money today.

GLADIATOR KING (USA) (113)

Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi

S. Seemar

IMPERIAL HINT (USA) (120)

Raymond Mamone

Blinkers

Mickael Barzalona

57 L. Carvajal

[10] c | bl | 7 IMPERIALISM - ROYAL HINT Multiple Grade 1 winner in the US and he has to be given the utmost respect.

Pat Dobbs

[7] c | ch | 4 CURLIN - GOLDEN DAWN Has won both starts in the UAE this year but needs to improve upon his US form.

Luis Saez

Tongue Tie, Blinkers

Misty Hollow Farm

Sixth 30000

Mesafeer

INDELIBLE INK (IRE) (93)

Joel Rosario

Tongue Tie

Astabl Alsadah

F. Alghareeba

Luis Morales

[9] c | b | 8 INVINCIBLE SPIRIT - SERRES Blinkers Tough eight-year-old was having thirteenth race since mid-October when winning 1400m Open last time out by 1.25 lengths from Evening Hill.

MANGUZI (FR) (102)

Khalid Bin Mishref

A. Khalid

Abdulaziz Almousa

[8] c | b | 4 PLANTEUR - MY GIRL CHARLIE Tongue Tie Comes over from Dubai having been raced mostly over further than 1200m, winning over 1900m in January 2019.

MATERA SKY (USA) (111)

Hideyuki Mori

H. Mori

[12] c | ch | 6 SPEIGHTSTOWN - MOSTAQELEH Second in the Golden Shaheen last year but may struggle against the top Americans.

Yutaka Take

MAYPOLE (GB) (96)

Fahd Bin Faihan Almindeel

NA.Almindeel

Adel Alfouradi

[1] c | ch | 5 MAYSON - CONSTITUTE Won four races in a row at 1400m/1600m in February/March 2019 and in the first four on all four starts in the current season but yet to try 1200m in Saudi Arabia.

MUHTARAM (GB) (97)

Moisan Alotibi Sons

F. Alghareeba

Camilo Ospina

[2] c | b | 10 SHAMARDAL - NESHLA Blinkers Seemingly in the form of his life at ten years old, he ran another good race when close fourth to Mjjack in prestigious Group 1 last time out on his twelfth start since mid-October.

10 NEW YORK CENTRAL (USA) (103) Prince Faisal Bin Khaled Bin A/Az

S. Al Harabi

Irad Ortiz

[6] c | g | 5 TAPIT - FASHION CAT Tongue Tie Won 6f Grade 3 at Pimlico last May. Respectable fourth to Killybegs Captain at Laurel over the same trip in September.

11 SOBRE ACTION (ARG) (98) Prince Saud Bin Salman Abdulazi

57 A.A.Wahed

Alexis Moreno

[4] c | b | 6 INTERACTION - SOBRIQUET Rated 108 when leaving Argentina but has failed to repeat the form in three starts in Saudi Arabia despite finishing third on one occasion.

12 BEAU WARRIOR (IRE) (89+4) Abdulrahman Saeed A. Alsayed

55 A.Almuteb

Naif Alenezi

[13] f | b | 4 DECLARATION OF WAR - SIGN FROM HEAVEN Hood, Tongue Tie Filly won five in a row between November 2018 and April 2019 over 6f/7f at Dundalk in Ireland on a synthetic surface but down the field on only run in Saudi Arabia.

13 MESQUITE (GB) (89+4)

Albayraq Stable

A. Khalid

Abdulla Al Fairoz

[11] f | b | 5 HIGH CHAPARRAL - PUFF Tongue Tie Has shown improved form since being imported into Saudi Arabia, winning three times from six starts, including at local Group 3 level. Effective at 1400m to 1650m.

TRAINER IN FOCUS

Legendary American trainer Bob Baffert is no stranger to winning valuable races and will be hoping that he can add the inaugural Saudi Cup to his impressive CV this year.

Crown in 1998. His next Classic race victory came in 2001 when future Hall of Fame member Point Given was successful in the Preakness and Belmont Stakes, and Baffert had another dual-Classic winner in 2002 when War Emblem landed the Kentucky Derby and Preakness. However, War Emblem could not manage to

Born in Arizona, Baffert moved to southern

complete the Triple Crown in the Belmont and

California in the 1980s and has established

Baffert would have to wait until Lookin At Lucky’s

himself as one of the leading trainers in the world

victory in the 2010 Preakness for his following

of horse racing. He made his first Thoroughbred

Classic win.

auction purchase with Thirty Slews in 1988, who would go on to win the $1million Breeders’ Cup

Baffert was to make history though in 2015

Sprint in 1992, and he has not looked back since.

as he trained the champion two-year-old colt American Pharoah to Triple Crown glory, the

Baffert’s first Triple Crown race success came courtesy of Silver Charm in the 1997 Kentucky

horse becoming the twelfth overall winner of the

Derby and the colt would then follow-up in the

Triple Crown and the first do to so in 37 years.

Preakness, before finishing runner-up in the

American Pharoah would also go on to win the

Belmont. The following year, Baffert became

Breeders’ Cup Classic later that year, making

the first ever trainer to win the Kentucky Derby

him the first ever horse to be successful in the

and Preakness in consecutive years as Real

four races and to complete the ‘Grand Slam’.

Quiet also won the first two races for the Triple

After such a long period between Triple Crown 66

BOB BAFFERT

winners, we did not have to wait too long for the

Baffert looks to have another potential star on

next, as Baffert trained Justify to achieve the great

his hands with Mucho Gusto, who is a leading

feat in 2018. He became just the second trainer

contender for this year’s Saudi Cup. A multiple

to win the Triple Crown twice and was also

Grade 3 winner in America, the four-year-old colt was purchased by HRH Prince Faisal Bin Khaled

making it a record fifteen Triple Crown race wins.

with a trip to the world’s richest race as his main

In addition to his success in America, Baffert

target. However, Mucho Gusto was working so

has enjoyed big-race wins internationally as

well that Baffert took the opportunity to run him in

he has won the Dubai World Cup on three

the Pegasus last month and the decision paid off

occasions, with Silver Charm in 1998, Captain

as he landed the valuable prize in impressive style.

Steve in 2001 and most recently Arrogate in

In addition to Mucho Gusto, Baffert has another

2017. Arrogate’s victory was making it a fourth

one of the leading contenders for the Saudi Cup

consecutive top-level win for the colt, having

as four-time Grade 1 winner McKinzie is also in

won the Travers and Breeders’ Cup Classic as a

the line-up.

three-year-old before then adding the Pegasus and Dubai World Cups the following season. This sequence of major wins led to Arrogate becoming the all-time leading thoroughbred money earner.

RACE 8

GREAT SCOT 69

8th

Distance 1800M

Four Year Olds And Upwards

THE SAUDI CUP

Meeting 58

Race Start 8:40pm

PRIZE: $20000000

First 10000000 Second 3500000 Third 2000000 Fourth 1500000 Fifth 1000000 Sixth 600000 Seventh 500000 Eighth 400000 Ninth 30000 Tenth 200000 Track Record

Time 1:47.45

Abreek

BENBATL (GB) (125)

Godolphin

S. bin Suroor

[3] c | b | 6 DUBAWI - NAHRAIN Won on his dirt debut in the UAE earlier in the month but this is much tougher.

CAPEZZANO (USA) (118) S. bin Ghadayer

[13] c | b | 6 BERNARDINI - CABLEKNIT Made a winning return in the UAE recently but he won’t get an easy lead today.

CHRYSOBERYL (JPN) (118)

U Carrot Farm

H. Otonashi

GOLD DREAM (GB) (117)

Hood

Christophe Soumillon

Katsumi Yoshida

O. Hirata

[1] c | b | 7 GOLD ALLURE - MON VERT Closely matched with Chrysoberyl based on their meeting in the Champions Cup.

Mickael Barzalona

[10] c | b | 4 GOLD ALLURE - CHRYSOPRASE Top Japanese dirt performer who could make his presence felt this evening.

Tongue Tie

Sultan Ali

Oisin Murphy

GREAT SCOT (GB) (112)

Christophe Lemaire

Hood

Prince Faisal Bin Khaled Bin A/Aziz

A.M. Al Kahtani

Alexis Moreno

[11] c | b | 4 REQUINTO - LA ROSIERE Left Great Britain on a career-high rating of 112 following win in a Group 3 at Haydock last September. Unproven beyond 1600m and yet to race on dirt.

GRONKOWSKI (USA) (116)

Khalid bin Mishref & Phoenix Thoroughbred III

57 S. bin Ghadayer

[5] c | b | 5 LONHRO - FOUR SUGARS Well held by Benbatl in the UAE recently but better can be expected this evening.

MAXIMUM SECURITY (USA) (122)

Mr and Mrs Gary and Mary West, Mrs John Magnier, Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

Blinkers, Tongue Tie

J. Servis

[7] c | b | 4 NEW YEAR’S DAY - LIL INDY One of the best in the US who arrives here on the back of a win in the Cigar Mile.

Lanfranco Dettori

Luis Saez Tongue Tie

DUBAWI (IRE)

BENBATL (GB) NAHRAIN (GB)

BERNARDINI (USA)

CAPEZZANO (USA) CABLEKNIT (USA)

GOLD ALLURE (JPN)

CHRYSOBERYL (JPN) CHRYSOPRASE (JPN)

GOLD ALLURE (JPN)

GOLD DREAM (JPN) MON VERT (JPN)

REQUINTO (IRE)

GREAT SCOT LA ROSIERE (USA)

LONHRO (AUS)

GRONKOWSKI (USA) FOUR SUGARS (USA)

NEW YEAR’S DAY (USA)

MAXIMUM SECURITY (USA) LIL INDY (USA)

DUBAI MILLENNIUM (GB) ZOMARADAH (GB) SELKIRK (USA) BAHR (GB)

A P INDY (USA) CARA RAFAELA (USA) UNBRIDLED’S SONG (USA) SILKEN CAT (CAN) SUNDAY SILENCE (USA) NIKIYA (USA) EL CONDOR PASA (USA) CATHERINE PARR (USA)

SUNDAY SILENCE (USA) NIKIYA (USA) FRENCH DEPUTY (USA) SPECIAL JADE (USA) DANSILI (GB) DAMSON (IRE) MR GREELEY (USA) SNOWTIME (IRE)

OCTAGONAL (NZ) SHADEA (NZ) LOOKIN AT LUCKY (USA) IRIDESCENCE (USA)

STREET CRY (IRE) JUSTWHISTLEDIXIE (USA) ANASHEED (USA) CRESTA LIL (USA)

SEEKING THE GOLD (USA) COLORADO DANCER DEPLOY JAWAHER (IRE) SHARPEN UP ANNIE EDGE GENEROUS (IRE) LADY OF THE SEA SEATTLE SLEW (USA) WEEKEND SURPRISE (USA) QUIET AMERICAN (USA) OIL FABLE (USA) UNBRIDLED (USA) TROLLEY SONG (USA) STORM CAT (USA) SILKEN DOLL (USA) HALO (USA) WISHING WELL (USA) NUREYEV (USA) RELUCTANT GUEST (USA) KINGMAMBO (USA) SADDLERS GAL (IRE) RIVERMAN (USA) REGAL EXCEPTION (USA) HALO (USA) WISHING WELL (USA) NUREYEV (USA) RELUCTANT GUEST (USA) DEPUTY MINISTER (CAN) MITTERAND (USA) COX’S RIDGE (USA) STATISTIC (USA) DANEHILL (USA) HASILI (IRE) ENTREPRENEUR (GB) TADKIYRA (IRE) GONE WEST (USA) LONG LEGEND (USA) GALILEO (IRE) ALIDIVA ZABEEL (NZ) EIGHT CARAT STRAIGHT STRIKE (USA) CONCIA (NZ) SMART STRIKE (CAN) PRIVATE FEELING (USA) MT LIVERMORE (USA) ORIENT PEARL (USA) MACHIAVELLIAN (USA) HELEN STREET DIXIE UNION (USA) GENERAL JEANNE (USA) A P INDY (USA) FLAGBIRD (USA) CRESTA RIDER (USA) RUGOSA (USA)

MCKINZIE (USA) (123)

K. Watson, M. Pegram & P. Weitman

B. Baffert

[9] c | b | 5 STREET SENSE - RUNWAY MODEL A top-class performer and will take plenty of beating if handling the travelling.

MJJACK (IRE) (105)

Joel Rosario

Tongue Tie

Prince Faisal Bin Khaled Bin A/Aziz

S. Al Harabi

Abdullah Aloufi

[14] c | g | 6 ELZAAM - DOCKLANDS GRACE Has produced the highest local ratings of any Saudi-trained runner this season and unbeaten on last five starts, including prestigious local Group 1 earlier in the month by half a length from Staunch.

10 MUCHO GUSTO (USA) (118) Prince Faisal Bin Khaled Bin A/Aziz

57 B. Baffert

[8] c | ch | 4 MUCHO MACHO MAN - ITSAGIANTCAUSEWAY Won the Pegasus last month but others bring slightly stronger US form to the table.

11 NORTH AMERICA (GB) (116) President Ramzan Kadyrov

Irad Ortiz

Tongue Tie, Visor

57 S. Seemar

[4] c | b | 8 DUBAWI - NORTHERN MISCHIEF One of the best in the UAE but he might not be able to match the US raiders.

12 TACITUS (USA) (116)

Richard Mullen Tongue Tie

HH Prince Khalid bin Abdullah

W. Mott

[2] c | g | 4 TAPIT - CLOSE HATHES Not far off the best US three-year-olds last year and he should be thereabouts.

13 MAGIC WAND (IRE) (115+4)

Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier A. O’Brien

[12] m | b | 5 GALILEO - PRUDENZIA A likeable and consistent mare but she faces a tough task on her dirt debut.

14 MIDNIGHT BISOU (USA) (119+4) Bloom Racing, Allen Racing & Madaket Stables

Ryan Moore Cheek Pieces

55 S. Asmussen

[6] m | b | 5 MIDNIGHT LUTE - DIVADELITE Only defeat last year came at the Breeders’ Cup and she is shortlist material.

Jose Lezcano

Mike Smith

Tongue Tie

STREET SENSE (USA)

MCKINZIE (USA) RUNWAY MODEL (USA)

ELZAAM (AUS)

MJJACK DOCKLANDS GRACE (USA)

MUCHO MACHO MAN (USA)

MUCHO GUSTO (USA) ITSAGIANTCAUSEWAY (USA)

DUBAWI (IRE)

NORTH AMERICA (GB) NORTHERN MISCHIEF (USA)

TAPIT (USA)

TACITUS (USA) CLOSE HATCHES (USA)

GALILEO (IRE)

MAGIC WAND (IRE) PRUDENZIA (IRE)

MIDNIGHT LUTE (USA)

MIDNIGHT BISOU (USA) DIVA DELITE (USA)

STREET CRY (IRE) BEDAZZLE (USA) PETIONVILLE (USA) TICKET TO HOUSTON (USA)

REDOUTE’S CHOICE (AUS) MAMBO IN FREEPORT (USA) HONOUR AND GLORY (USA) AFAREL (USA)

MACHO UNO (USA) PONCHE DE LEONA (USA) GIANT’S CAUSEWAY (USA) COUNTERVAIL (USA)

DUBAI MILLENNIUM (GB) ZOMARADAH (GB) YANKEE VICTOR (USA) RHONDALING PULPIT (USA) TAP YOUR HEELS (USA) FIRST DEFENCE (USA) RISING TORNADO (USA)

SADLER’S WELLS (USA) URBAN SEA (USA) DANSILI (GB) PLATONIC (GB) REAL QUIET (USA) CANDYTUFT (USA) REPENT (USA) TOUR HOSTESS (USA)

MACHIAVELLIAN (USA) HELEN STREET DIXIELAND BAND (USA) MAJESTIC LEGEND (USA) SEEKING THE GOLD (USA) VANA TURNS (USA) HOUSTON (USA) STAVE (USA) DANEHILL (USA) SHANTHA’S CHOICE (AUS) KINGMAMBO (USA) GOLDEN THATCH (USA) RELAUNCH (USA) FAIR TO ALL (USA) RUNAWAY GROOM (CAN) AFARA’S PROFIT (USA) HOLY BULL (USA) PRIMAL FORCE (USA) PONCHE (CAN) PERFECT AND PROUD (USA) STORM CAT (USA) MARIAH’S STORM (USA) SEEKING THE GOLD (USA) STRIKE A BALANCE (USA) SEEKING THE GOLD (USA) COLORADO DANCER DEPLOY JAWAHER (IRE) SAINT BALLADO (CAN) HIGHEST CAROL (USA) WELSH PAGEANT TOUCH OF CLASS (FR) A P INDY (USA) PREACH (USA) UNBRIDLED (USA) RUBY SLIPPERS (USA) UNBRIDLED’S SONG (USA) HONEST LADY (USA) STORM CAT (USA) SILVER STAR (GB) NORTHERN DANCER FAIRY BRIDGE (USA) MISWAKI (USA) ALLEGRETTA DANEHILL (USA) HASILI (IRE) ZAFONIC (USA) PUCE (GB) QUIET AMERICAN (USA) REALLY BLUE (USA) DEHERE (USA) BOLT FROM THE BLUE (USA) LOUIS QUATORZE (USA) BABY GRACE (ARG) TOUR D’OR (USA) COUNSEL’S GAL (USA)

R15 STAUNCH (GB) (100)

Prince A/Aziz Bin Fahd Bin A/Aziz Alsaud

NA.Almindeel

c | b | 7 PIVOTAL - STRIVING Consistent seven-year-old has finished second to Mjjack in local Group company on last two starts, beaten by half a length in prestigious local Group 1 on latest occasion.

PIVOTAL (GB)

STAUNCH STRIVING (IRE)

POLAR FALCON (USA) FEARLESS REVIVAL DANEHILL DANCER (IRE) WANNABE (GB)

NUREYEV (USA) MARIE Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ARGONNE (FR) COZZENE (USA) STUFIDA DANEHILL (USA) MIRA ADONDE (USA) SHIRLEY HEIGHTS PROPENSITY

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‫اﻟﺸﻮط اﻷول ﻛﺄس ﻣﺤﻤﺪ ﻳﻮﺳﻒ ﻧﺎﻏﻲ ﻣﻮﺗﻮرز‬ ‫ﻋﺮوض ﺣﻴﺔ وأﻟﻌﺎب‬

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‫اﻟﺸﻮط اﻟﺜﺎﻧﻲ – ﻛﺄس ‪١٣٥١ stc‬‬ ‫ﻋﺮوض ﺣﻴﺔ وأﻟﻌﺎب‬

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‫اﻟﺸﻮط اﻟﺜﺎﻟﺚ ﺳﺒﺎق ﻟﻮﻧﺠﲔ اﻟﻌﺸﺒﻲ‬ ‫ﻋﺮوض ﺣﻴﺔ وأﻟﻌﺎب‬

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‫اﻟﻌﺒﻴﺔ )ﻋﺮﺑﻲ ﻛﻼﺳﻴﻚ(‬ ‫اﻟﺸﻮط اﻟﺮاﺑﻊ ﻛﺄس ُ‬ ‫ﺻﻼة اﻟﻤﻐﺮب‬

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‫اﻟﺸﻮط اﻟﺨﺎﻣﺲ ﻛﺄس ﻧﺎدي اﻟﻔﺮوﺳﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﻋﺮوض ﺣﻴﺔ وأﻟﻌﺎب – ﻋﺮض أزﻳﺎء ﺟﺎﻣﻌﺔ اﻷﻣﲑة ﻧﻮرة‬

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‫اﻟﺸﻮط اﻟﺴﺎدس ﻛﺄس اﻟﺪﻳﺮﺑﻲ اﻟﺴﻌﻮدي ﺑﺮﻋﺎﻳﺔ )ﺳﺎﻣﺒﺎ(‬ ‫ﺻﻼة اﻟﻌﺸﺎء‬

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‫اﻟﺸﻮط اﻟﺴﺎﺑﻊ ﻛﺄس اﻟﺴﺮﻋﺔ ﺑﺮﻋﺎﻳﺔ )اﻟﺴﻌﻮدﻳﺔ(‬ ‫ﻋﺮوض ﺣﻴﺔ وأﻟﻌﺎب‬

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‫اﻟﺸﻮط اﻟﺜﺎﻣﻦ ﻛﺄس اﻟﺴﻌﻮدﻳﺔ‬

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‫اﺣﺘﻔﺎﻻت ﻛﺄس اﻟﺴﻌﻮدﻳﺔ وﺗﻮزﻳﻊ اﻟﺠﻮاﺋﺰ‬ ‫ﻋﺮوض ﺣﻴﺔ وأﻟﻌﺎب وﻓﻨﻮن وﺳﺘﻈﻞ ﺟﻤﻴﻊ اﻟﻤﻨﺎﻃﻖ ﻣﻔﺘﻮﺣﺔ ﺣﺘﻰ اﻧﺘﻬﺎء اﻟﻔﻌﺎﻟﻴﺔ‪.‬‬

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‫محمد الوهبي‬ ‫كتاب الموازين‬ ‫علي الشمراني‬ ‫محمد أبو حاص‬ ‫صالح الشمراني‬ ‫صنهات السهلي‬

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‫كلمة صاحب السمو الملكي األمير بندر بن خالد الفيصل ‪ ،‬رئيس مجلس إدارة‬ ‫نادي الفروسية بمناسبة إنطالق النسخة األولى من “ كأس السعودية ”‬ ‫نعيش اليوم مناسبة انطالق النسخة األولى من “كأس السعودية”‪ ،‬هذا الحدث التاريخي الكبير الذي تنظمه وتستضيفه المملكة‬ ‫تحوال عظيما في تاريخ سباقات الخيل ليس على المستوى المحلي فحسب بل وعلى الصعيد‬ ‫العربية السعودية‪ ،‬والذي يعد‬ ‫ً‬ ‫العالمي‪ ،‬وإننا نعتز ونفخر بما حظينا به في نادي الفروسية ‪ -‬بعد توفيق الله جل وعال ‪ ،-‬من الرعاية الكريمة والدعم المتواصل من‬ ‫سيدي خادم الحرمين الشريفين الملك سلمان بن عبدالعزيز الرئيس الفخري لنادي الفروسية حفظه الله ورعاه‪ ،‬واالهتمام والمتابعة‬ ‫من ولي العهد صاحب السمو الملكي األمير محمد بن سلمان بن عبدالعزيز حفظه الله مهندس الرؤية وقائد برنامج التحول‬ ‫ً‬ ‫حضورا مؤثرا‬ ‫الوطني في جميع المجاالت‪ ،‬وفارس المبادرات‪ ،‬الذي أولى رياضة الفروسية السعودية دعمه واهتمامه‪ ،‬ليكون لها‬ ‫على مستوى العالم‪ ،‬بما يوازي مكانة المملكة وثقلها الدولي‪ ،‬ويتواكب مع ما تعيشه من نقالت حضارية شاملة وقفزات تنموية‬ ‫كبيرة في مختلف المجاالت‪.‬‬ ‫واليوم‪ ،‬وفي المملكة العربية السعودية‪ ،‬وعلى ميدان الملك عبدالعزيز بالرياض ‪ ،‬ومن خالل األشواط الثمانية‪ ،‬وبمشاركة أفضل‬ ‫خيول السباقات في العالم وأشهر الخيالة‪ ،‬ها نحن نؤسس لعهد وتاريخ جديد من السباقات الدولية‪ ،‬ونحن بهذه المناسبة نشكر كل‬ ‫من دعمنا لصناعة هذا الحدث العظيم‪ ،‬وكل من تواجد معنا‪ ،‬وكل من شاركنا في تحقيق هذا الهدف وتجسيده على أرض الواقع ‪،‬‬ ‫وال شك أن شراكة المؤسسات الحكومية ومؤسسات القطاع الخاص كان لها األثر البالغ في ما نجني ثماره‪ ،‬ونحن نقدر للخطوط‬ ‫الجوية العربية السعودية الناقل الرسمي للبطولة رعايتها البالتينية لكأس السعودية‪ ،‬ومشاركتها البناءة في تجسيد هذا الحدث‪.‬‬ ‫إن نادي الفروسية حريص على تنمية وتطوير سباقات الخيل على المستويين المحلي والدولي‪ ،‬وتلك هي المهمة التي نبدؤها‬ ‫ً‬ ‫ً‬ ‫ودوليا‪ ،‬وهو ما يجعلنا‬ ‫محليا‬ ‫اليوم‪ ،‬ونعلم أننا لم نكن لنحقق هذا اإلنجاز لوال الدعم والتشجيع الذي تلقيناه من المجتمع الفروسي‬ ‫نحمل لهم مشاعر التقدير واالمتنان من جهة‪ ،‬ويحملنا المسؤولية أيضا من جهة اخرى لنكون على قدر الثقة وحجم التطلعات في‬ ‫تنظيم هذه البطولة وتهيئة سبل النجاح لها‪.‬‬ ‫لقد أدخلنا على السباقات السعودية‪ ،‬وألول مرة سباقات على المضمار العشبي‪ ،‬وطبقنا اإلجراءات التي من شأنها أن تجعل‬ ‫ً‬ ‫مطابقا ألحدث األنظمة والقوانين المتبعة في أفضل الميادين العالمية‪.‬‬ ‫ميدان الملك عبدالعزيز للفروسية‬ ‫وال شك إن هذا اليوم يربطنا بماضينا العريق وبتراثنا المرتبط بالخيل التي تعد ً‬ ‫جزءا من تاريخنا وحضارتنا العريقة وموروثنا األصيل‪،‬‬ ‫ونحن فخورون بتقاليد وقيم آباءنا و أجدادنا عبر التاريخ‪ ،‬ونحرص أن تمتد وتزدهر في الحاضر وأن تشكل قيمة ثقافية وحضارية‬ ‫ألجيالنا القادمة‪ ،‬وللعالم أجمع‪.‬‬ ‫نأمل أن تستمتعوا بمشاهدة بطولة كأس السعودية‪ ،‬وتعيشوا أجواء التشويق واإلثارة معنا اليوم‪ ،‬حيث تتنافس أفضل خيول‬ ‫سواء بالحضور أو عبر مشاهدة النقل المباشر الذي يحظى بمتابعة الماليين في كل أنحاء العالم‪.‬‬ ‫‪.‬السباق العالمية‪،‬‬ ‫ً‬ ‫بندر بن خالد الفيصل‬ ‫رئيس مجلس ادارة نادي الفروسية‬ ‫‪80‬‬

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