Riyadh is gearing up for a major night of racing on Friday, 21 November 2025, as the UAE President Cup steps forward as the grand highlight of a 12-race showcase at King Abdulaziz Racecourse. With SAR 1,500,000 on offer and a field of elite Purebred Arabians expected, the feature promises a finale rich in heritage, speed, and big-race intensity. The supporting card put together by the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia (JCSA) will only heighten the momentum as the evening unfolds.
JCSA will welcome racegoers to an electrifying 12-race programme, mixing emerging talents, seasoned performers, and high-value cups — promising an evening packed with drama, emotion, and world-class competition. The atmosphere in Riyadh will be alive with excitement as crowds gather under the evening sky, expecting a card that grows in intensity with every passing race.
The action will begin with Race 1 – Horses who won 0-1 at 03:40pm, offering SAR 45,000 over 1200m as lightly accomplished competitors aim to make their mark early. Shortly after, at 04:05pm, the track will welcome locally bred contenders for Race 2 – Local Bred Handicap 0-70, another 1200m dash with SAR 75,000 on the line.
Momentum will continue to build when Race 3 – Latin America Cup unfolds at 04:35pm, bringing international flavour and SAR 150,000 in prize money to a sharp 1200m contest. The early card remains competitive with Race 4 – Local Bred Maiden at 05:00pm, testing developing young horses over 1400m for SAR 40,000.
The card will then elevate into cup territory as the evening deepens. Race 5 – Ministry of Justice Cup (Domestic Group 3) at 05:30pm will see runners take on 1800m for SAR 165,000 — a race expected to deliver grit and class in equal measure. This will be followed by Race 6 – Local Bred Open at 06:00pm, a 1400m contest offering SAR 75,000.
Another major highlight will emerge at 06:30pm, when Race 7 – Ministry of Interior Cup (Domestic Group 3) takes centre stage, again over 1800m with SAR 165,000 in prize money. The rhythm of the night will continue through Race 8 – Horses who won 1-3 at 07:00pm, a mile race for SAR 60,000, and Race 9 – Local Bred Maiden at 07:25pm, stretching to 1800m for SAR 40,000.
Then comes the moment the entire evening builds toward — Race 10 – UAE President Cup, the crown jewel of the meeting at 07:55pm, where champions will rise, reputations will be forged, and a purse of SAR 1.5 million will reward the very best of the best over 1800m. It will be the race that captures hearts, stirs emotions, and reminds fans why Arabian racing holds such a powerful place in the region’s sporting narrative.
The night will continue with two more competitive finales: Race 11 – Local Bred Handicap 0-70 at 08:20pm (1600m, SAR 75,000) and Race 12 – Arabian Handicap 0-80 at 08:45pm, a testing 2000m race offering SAR 85,000.
As Riyadh prepares for an evening of passion, precision, and equine brilliance, racegoers and international fans alike will look forward to a race day that promises unforgettable moments from start to finish.
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