Saudi Arabia to host world's richest horse raceJockeys compete at the King Abdulaziz Racetrack in the Saudi capital Riyadh. RIYADH: Saudi Arabia this week hosts the world's richest horse race, with $20 million in cash prizes on offer in the latest international sports extravaganza designed to boost its battered global image. The Saudi Cup includes another seven races on dirt and turf with prizes worth $9.2 million up for grabs. The big name jockeys at the Saudi Cup include Italian legend Frankie Dettori and Britain's Ryan Moore. The Saudi Cup field is weighed more towards the United States entrants, who race on dirt more often than European racehorses.

Source: Bangkok Post February 26, 2020 02:15 UTC