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Frankie Dettori will team up with last year’s runner-up Country Grammer in the $20 million Saudi Cup on what he considers the “best dirt track in the world”.

Frankie Dettori will team up at the $20 million Saudi Cup this month with last year’s runner-up, Country Grammer, as they take on what the jockey considers to be the “best dirt track in the world.” The 52-year-old jockey has already enjoyed one massive victory on the horse, at the Dubai World Cup last year. Now he has his sights set on the world’s most valuable race, which

Caitlin Jones celebrates her victory in the stc International Jockeys Challenge in Saudi Arabia, Joel Rosario finished second

RIYADH: The 2022 Saudi Cup meeting has attracted over 700 entries from 22 different countries, including 71 international Group 1 winners, all vying to claim some of the $35.1 million prize money across the two-day meeting on Feb. 25-26. Reigning Saudi Cup champion Mishriff (Ireland) has already achieved impressive career earnings of $15 million, a figure that currently leaves

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Article by TRC staff: Retired Australian superstar Glen Boss, the man who rode the great Makybe Diva to win three Melbourne Cups, is making a one-off return to the saddle to take part in the stc International Jockeys Challenge at the Saudi Cup meeting in Riyadh in February.

Hayley Turner insists she is looking forward to take part in the 2022 International Jockeys Challenge at the Saudi Cup after recovering from a broken thumb.

Shane Foley is hoping to defend his crown at the 2022 International Jockeys Challenge in Saudi Arabia despite currently being sidelined following a recent hip operation.

The Saudi Cup, which will be run as a Group 1 for the first time, remains the world’s most valuable horse race at $20million, while five races on the Saturday card have been awarded Group 3 status. Prize money for both the Group 3 Neom Turf Cup and Group 3 1351 Turf Sprint has increased by $500,000 to $1.5million.

RIYADH: The smile on Adel Al-Fouraidi’s face said it all. The Saudi rider had just won the last of the four International Jockeys Challenge races to secure second place overall on the first day of the Saudi Cup weekend. Riding Zhabi Al-Hammad, Al-Fouraidi romped home ahead of the rest of the strong 14-jockey field, having finished second in the second Jockeys Challenge earlier. “It means a lot to me to represent all Saudi jockeys,” he said, barely concealing his glee. “She was a favored...