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Unheralded Saudi Arabia-based runner Emblem Road, a son of Central Kentucky sire Quality Road, snatched the richest Thoroughbred race ever staged, the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) Feb. 26 at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh.
The field is set: 14 horses from seven countries are entered for Saturday’s $20 million Saudi Cup (G1), the world’s richest horse race, at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Carl Di Iorio explores this year's Saudi Cup meeting ahead of the running of the world's richest race
Caitlin Jones celebrates her victory in the stc International Jockeys Challenge in Saudi Arabia, Joel Rosario finished second
Brace yourself for a long day at the races on Saturday, starting off in the morning with the richest day in horse racing from Saudi Arabia and finishing in the early evening with the Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park.