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Waves of pride and emotion pulsed through King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh on Saturday evening as unheralded local runner Emblem Road (USA) snatched the richest race ever staged, the $20 million Group 1 The Saudi Cup.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia—Emblem Road rallied with a wide, sweeping move on the outside to win the $20 million Saudi Cup at 99-1 odds on Saturday, beating Bob Baffert-trained Country Grammar by a half-length. Ridden by Wiggy Ramos, Emblem Road ran 1 1/8 miles in 1:50.52 in the world's richest horse…
A mandatory Rainbow 6 payout at Gulfstream is scheduled for Saturday, when the jackpot pool is expected to grow to more than $6 million.
Emblem Road was a hugely popular but shock winner for the home team in the $20million Saudi Cup in Riyadh.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Emblem Road rallied with a wide, sweeping move on the outside to win the $20 million Saudi Cup at 99-1 odds on Saturday, beating Bob Baffert-trained Country Grammar by a half-length.