The King Abdulaziz Equestrian Field in Riyadh witnessed an exceptionally enthusiastic atmosphere during the twelfth week of the Riyadh Racing Season. The events included a series of intense competitions and major trophies featuring elite thoroughbred and Arabian horses. The three-day races were distinguished by a large audience and wide participation from various age groups and skill levels, reflecting the significant development of the equestrian sector in the Kingdom.
In the details of Friday's competitions, attention was focused on the Princes Abdulaziz bin Musaed bin Jalawi, Abdullah bin Jalawi, and Fahd bin Jalawi Cups. The prizes were presented by His Royal Highness Prince Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed, Governor of Najran Region, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Mansour bin Abdullah bin Jalawi, amidst a notable attendance of the grandchildren and sons of the cup winners. The results saw Al-Khalidiyah Stables triumph with the horse "Mustabsel Al-Khalidiyah," owner Fahd bin Mutaib Al-Subaie win with the horse "Tadoum," while Sheikh Abdullah Hamoud Al-Malik Al-Sabah secured the third cup with the horse "Muqtahim.".
These championships are an integral part of the Saudi equestrian calendar, representing an important opportunity for owners and trainers to test their horses' readiness for upcoming international competitions. Friday also saw the preliminary rounds for the champions of the various fields, with the mare "Dopamine" shining in the mares' race, "Saif Barzan" owned by Mutaib Al-Mazeed taking the lead among Arabian horses, and "Saudi Act" from Al-Minhaj Stable concluding the day's races with a well-deserved victory.
Saturday's competitions witnessed fierce competition for the government trophies. The stable of His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Salman bin Abdulaziz won the King Khalid University Cup after a stunning performance by the horse "Power of Beauty," and he received the trophy from the university's vice president, Professor Abdul Latif Al-Hadithi. In the Ministry of Sports Cup race, the stable of Sheikh Abdullah Hamoud Al-Malik Al-Sabah continued its winning streak with the mare "Kawthar," and trainer Thamer Al-Dihani received the trophy from the director general of the ministry's branch, Nasser Al-Janoubi.
The evening concluded with the Saudi Broadcasting Authority Cup, which also went to the stable of Sheikh Abdullah Hamoud Al-Malik Al-Sabah after the horse "Al-Haram" won, confirming the stable's dominance during this eventful week. These races hold strategic importance that transcends the purely sporting aspect, as they contribute to strengthening the Kingdom's position as a global destination for horse racing and support the local sports economy, in line with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which places special emphasis on the sport of our forefathers and the development of equestrian infrastructure.
