The golden sands of Riyadh will come alive this Saturday, 15th November 2025, as the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia (JCSA) stages another exciting chapter of the Riyadh Racing Season at the majestic King Abdulaziz Racecourse. With twelve competitive races lined up, including the prestigious JCSA Cup (Listed) carrying a purse of SAR 150,000, the meeting promises an afternoon of class, competition, and high-octane action in the heart of the Kingdom.
As the sun begins to dip over the desert skyline, the card will build towards a floodlit finale, blending the warmth of daylight racing with the drama of an illuminated evening finish. A lively crowd of racing enthusiasts is expected to fill the stands, eager to watch local heroes and international contenders battle for glory beneath Riyadh’s glowing sky.
The energy will be palpable as the first race, for Local Bred Horses who won (0–1), breaks from the gates at 2:45 PM. Covering 1200 meters and offering a total purse of SAR 45,000, this opener will set the tone for an exhilarating afternoon, spotlighting the Kingdom’s emerging local talent eager to make their mark.
The momentum will continue at 3:15 PM with the second race, an Open contest over 1200 meters carrying prize money of SAR 75,000. This will be followed by Race 3 at 3:40 PM, a 1200-meter test for Horses who won (0–2) worth SAR 50,000, where young contenders will look to turn potential into performance. Soon after, at 4:10 PM, the Handicap (0–80) over the same distance will raise the intensity further, with a competitive field battling for SAR 85,000.
Endurance will take center stage as the meeting moves into its middle segment. At 4:35 PM, the Open 2000-meter race, carrying a generous purse of SAR 120,000, will see the stayers stretch their power and precision in a true test of racing character. All eyes, however, will turn to the feature event at 5:00 PM, the JCSA Cup (Listed), a 2000-meter showpiece worth SAR 150,000. This race is set to attract elite runners and seasoned jockeys, each vying for prestige under the gleaming Riyadh twilight. The thunder of hooves, the flash of silks, and the roar of the crowd will combine to create a scene of pure racing theatre.
The excitement will continue at 5:30 PM with Race 7, a 1600-meter contest for Horses who won (0–2) with prize money of SAR 50,000. As the evening deepens, tradition and pride will come to the fore with the King Khalid Military Academy Cup at 6:00 PM, run over 1600 meters for a handsome SAR 150,000. The sense of national pride and heritage will be evident as this race honors courage, discipline, and the Kingdom’s long-standing bond with the horse.
At 6:30 PM, the Arabian Horses Open over 1600 meters will showcase the elegance and spirit of the purebred Arabian, competing for SAR 85,000. This will be followed by the Handicap (0–80) at 7:00 PM, another fiercely contested 1600-meter event worth SAR 85,000, testing both horse and rider in equal measure.
As the night unfolds, the Almadinah Almonawarah Region Governorate Cup will take place at 7:25 PM, a demanding 2400-meter race offering SAR 150,000 in prize money. This prestigious event will bring together stamina and strategy in a contest that demands nothing short of excellence. Finally, the curtain will fall with Race 12, the Handicap (0–90), run over 2400 meters at 7:50 PM for SAR 95,000, concluding the night in grand fashion with one last display of grit and glory.
Race Night Meeting 35 will be more than just a showcase of racing prowess, it will be a celebration of Saudi Arabia’s passion for the sport, its rich heritage, and its growing influence on the global racing stage. As the lights of King Abdulaziz Racecourse glow against the desert night, the world will once again see why the JCSA continues to shape the future of international racing, one stride at a time.
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