TRAVEL INFORMATION OW NERS/TR AINERS/GROOMS/JOCKEYS
WEATHER Weather in February is generally very pleasant with temperatures in the mid 20’s C (70F). Evening average temperature of 11C (52F). There is minimal to no rainfall in the average February in Riyadh.
VISAS The JCSA will assist with all visa considerations following the issuing of invitations.
TRAVEL INFORMATION The JCSA will provide air tickets to Riyadh. For the connections of overseas horses participating in The Saudi Cup Meeting. Return business class air tickets on a carrier designated by the JCSA will be sent to the following connections: i)
Registered owner, up to 2 tickets
ii)
Trainer, up to 2 tickets
iii) Jockey, one ticket
one horse participating at The Saudi Cup Meeting, only one set of concessions will be granted. No additional concessions will be reallocated. iv) In the event a syndicate or group of owners has more than one horse participating at The Saudi Cup Meeting, a nominated owner per horse will receive a maximum of two concessions – one for the owner and one for his/her spouse/partner. v)
To guarantee flight availability, Owners, Trainers and Jockeys need to confirm their travel schedules to the JCSA as early as possible and preferably at least two weeks before the race day.
vi) Any connections who take it upon themselves to book travel arrangements will not be reimbursed. Assistant Trainers, Head Lads, Exercise Riders & Grooms Economy class air tickets will be provided for a maximum of two persons per horse at the JCSA’s expense.
Only the above connections are eligible for travel concessions and the following restrictions apply: i)
In the event a connection fulfils more than one role (i.e. owner/trainer), a maximum of two concessions will be granted – one for the connection and one for his/her spouse/partner. No additional concessions will be reallocated.
ii)
Owners, trainers or jockeys currently residing in Riyadh, KSA are not eligible for travel subsidies.
iii) In the event that trainers or jockeys have more than
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