Shubra Cup at King Khalid Racecourse: A Night of Thrilling Action in Taif
The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia is set to host an electrifying evening of racing with the Shubra Cup at King Khalid Racecourse and the JCSA Almaseef Cup on August 16, 2025. The ten-race card kicks off at 4:00 pm and promises an engaging mix of sprint, local bred, and Arabian horse competitions on the Taif dirt tracks.
Setting the Pace: Sprint and Fillies Races
The night opens with the JCSA Sprint Cup Prep Local Bred Open for 3-year-old colts, geldings, and fillies over 1200 meters, offering a purse of SAR 85,000. Top contenders include Aekramah, Alkaaraaz, Aluarf, Dabie, Falah Zain, Mozart, Tak Aljbal and more, promising an energetic start to the evening.
Following closely at 4:30 pm, the Fillies Who Won 0-2 race over 1400 meters sees 3-year-old fillies battling for a SAR 50,000 prize. Expect intense competition among Gharamy, La Solitaire, Lilly’s Bet, Moatazah, Wafyat A’ahid and a host of others.
Open Races for Experienced Horses
At 4:55 pm, seasoned 4-year-olds and older face off for SAR 120,000 in an open race. Horses like Ajwadi, Honky Tonk Man, King Of Scotia, Etisalat, Marzouk, Varden and many more will test speed and stamina in a riveting contest.
Local Bred Highlights
The evening also shines a spotlight on local talent. The Local Bred Fillies Open at 5:20 pm and Local Bred Open Colts & Geldings race at 5:50 pm, both with purses of SAR 75,000, feature promising youngsters such as Mutakamilah, Ae’saasah, Nasrak Allah, Qinqa’ae and more, giving Taif’s racing community plenty to cheer for.
Maiden and Arabian Challenges
The maiden event for 4-year-olds and older at 6:15 pm introduces fresh contenders like Alkaayef, Alrahy, Cubano Libre aiming for SAR 40,000. Soon after, the Arabian Horses Open at 6:40 pm with SAR 120,000 attracts elite equine athletes, including Al Kaaser, Bairaq Alhezam, Fahad Al Muawd, Good Des Vialettes, showcasing the elegance and power of Arabian bloodlines.
Handicap Battles and the Feature Shubra Cup
The Arabian Horses Handicap 0-80 at 7:10 pm offers competitive intrigue among Bin Al Tair, Alezia, Thayer Athbah and others over 1600 meters for SAR 85,000. But all eyes will turn to the Shubra Cup Local Bred Horses Open at 7:35 pm, the feature race of the night. Top contenders include Alfraim, Bareeq Alfooz, Ehtefalee, Felfel, Kilastifay, Mahroot and more, battling for a SAR 150,000 purse over 1200 meters.
Closing with the JCSA Almaseef Cup
The night concludes with the JCSA Almaseef Cup Local Bred Horses Open at 8:05 pm over 2000 meters, a true test of endurance. Horses such as Aeshq Blaadi, Alfakher, Alfrayny, Aljamaanee, Alkawakibee, Almaqam will vie for a SAR 150,000 prize, capping off an unforgettable evening at King Khalid Racecourse.
For enthusiasts following Saudi racing, the Shubra Cup at King Khalid Racecourse provides a comprehensive showcase of equine talent, local bred prospects, and Arabian champions, making August 16, 2025, a night to remember in Taif.
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