2027 RACE CONDITIONS
2027 RACE CONDITIONS
DATE: Friday 5 & Saturday 6 February, 2027
LOCATION: King Abdulaziz Racecourse, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
FREE NOMINATIONS BY: 9th December 2026
1
FRIDAY 5 FEBRUARY RACES
CONDITIONS
DISTANCE
PURSE
SURFACE
NH 4YO+ / SH 3YO+
2100M
$300,000
TURF
4YO+
2100M
$1,500,000
TURF
RACES
CONDITIONS
DISTANCE
PURSE
SURFACE
OBAIYAH ARABIAN CLASSIC (G1) (Purebred Arabians)
4YO+
2000M
$2,000,000
DIRT
SAUDI DERBY (G2)
NH & SH 3YO
1600M
$2,000,000
DIRT
RIYADH DIRT SPRINT (G2)
NH & SH 3YO+
1200M
$2,000,000
DIRT
1351 TURF SPRINT (G2)
NH 4YO+ / SH 3YO+
1351M
$2,000,000
TURF
RED SEA TURF HANDICAP (G2)
NH 4YO+ / SH 3YO+
3000M
$2,000,000
TURF
HOWDEN NEOM TURF CUP (G1)
NH 4YO+ / SH 3YO+
2100M
$3,000,000
TURF
SAUDI CUP (G1)
NH 4YO+ / SH 3YO+
1800M
$20,000,000
DIRT
GCC HANDICAP (85-105) (GCC Trained Only) AL MNEEFAH CUP (G1) (Purebred Arabians) SATURDAY 6 FEBRUARY
2
2027 RACE CONDITIONS
VACCINATIONS REQUIRED BY JCSA: All horses must have received, during the 90 days immediately prior to export but not within 14 days: Either two primary vaccinations against Equine Influenza, between 21 and 42 days apart with the same vaccine. Or, a booster vaccination against equine influenza which was given 120-180 days of a certified primary course, or within 6 months of a certified booster vaccination where it and any previous booster vaccinations had been administered annually within a regular 6-month period since the primary course. All vaccinations need to be certified by a veterinarian.
3
2027
SHIPPING & TRAVEL: The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia will cover the costs of shipping and stabling of invited runners, business class flights and hotel rooms for the owner x2, trainer x2, jockey x1, and economy flights and accommodation for stable staff x2.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONACT: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Racinginfo@thesaudicup.com.sa
4
2027 RACE CONDITIONS
KING ABDULAZIZ RACECOURSE, RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA
5
2027
6
2027 RACE CONDITIONS