The King Abdulaziz Equestrian Field in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, witnessed a spectacular conclusion to the 2025 Kings and Princes Cups Festival , organized by the Jockey Club as part of its race meetings (numbers 51, 52, and 53). The festival was distinguished by fierce competition that brought together the elite horses of Saudi stables, amidst a large audience and prominent figures, reflecting the high standing of equestrian sports in the Kingdom.
The importance of the festival on the Saudi equestrian map
The Kings and Princes Cups Festival is one of the most important events on the Saudi Arabian horse racing calendar, embodying a tribute to the Kingdom's late kings and princes who contributed to the establishment and support of this time-honored sport. These races are part of the comprehensive sporting renaissance underway in Saudi Arabia, where horse racing has transformed from local competitions into a professional industry that meets international standards, supported by substantial prize money and state-of-the-art infrastructure at the King Abdulaziz Racecourse, which has become a global destination for horse enthusiasts.
Details of the first day's competitions: The major stables dominate
The events kicked off on Friday with intense competition, and the results were as follows:
- Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Cup: The horse “Michael Scofield” owned by the sons of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz won it in the 1600 meter race.
- Prince Badr bin Abdulaziz Cup: The mare "Falah Khair" owned by the sons of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz achieved first place in the 1800-meter race.
- Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Cup: The mare “Amirat Al Zaman” owned by Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Abdulaziz won the title for a distance of 2000 meters.
- King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Cup: The evening concluded with the victory of the horse "Dhiyaf" owned by Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Abdulaziz in the first category race over a distance of 1600 meters.
Day 2 competitions: Royal titles and heroic performances
The excitement continued on Saturday evening, the second night of the festival, which saw the distribution of the major royal trophies. The most notable results were as follows:
- Imam Muhammad bin Saud Cup: The horse "Min Shan" belonging to the sons of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz deservedly won.
- Saif Al-Imam Turki bin Abdullah: The stable of the sons of Prince Khalid bin Sultan won the cup through the horse "Nadeem Al-Muluk Al-Khalidiyah" in the Arabian horse race.
- King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Cup: The horse “Talfet” owned by Abdulhadi Al-Shafi achieved first place.
- King Khalid bin Abdulaziz Cup: The title went to the horse "Badr Al-Samawi" owned by Abdul-Ilah Al-Mousa.
- King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Cup: The horse "Star of Wonder" owned by the sons of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz shone, achieving victory.
- King Saud bin Abdulaziz Cup: The grand finale was the victory of the horse "Haqit" owned by the sons of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz.
Public atmosphere and cultural dimension
The events weren't limited to the races; the weekend also saw a remarkable turnout of spectators who enjoyed the club's state-of-the-art facilities and accompanying activities, in addition to the raffles and valuable prizes. This enthusiasm reflects the great public passion for this traditional sport and confirms the success of the Jockey Club in transforming these championships into comprehensive entertainment and cultural festivals that attract all segments of society.
