In a splendid equestrian evening, King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Riyadh hosted its 52nd racing event, featuring several exciting competitive rounds crowned by four prestigious cups that highlighted the depth of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s equestrian heritage and its established status in the heart of society.
The seventh round of the race, held for the Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Cup (Local Grade 2), witnessed intense competition in which the horse “Michael Scofield” snatched victory. This horse is owned by the sons of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, and it delivered a powerful performance reflecting its readiness and excellence. Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz presented the cup to the winning team in a celebratory moment received by the audience with great admiration and notable engagement.
As for the eighth round, held for the Prince Badr bin Abdulaziz Cup, the mare “Falat Khair” showed remarkable brilliance, securing the win for the sons of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz. Prince Mutaib bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz received the cup from Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Bandar bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz, on behalf of the sons of the late Prince Badr bin Abdulaziz, in a scene that exuded loyalty and appreciation.
In the ninth round, dedicated to the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Cup, the mare “Amirat Al-Zaman” was crowned with the title. Fans enthusiastically followed the impressive performance of the horse, owned by Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Abdulaziz, which confirmed its position among the elite competing horses. This moment was marked by the presentation of the cup by Prince Saud bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz.
The tenth and final round of the major races, held for the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Cup, saw the horse “Dhayyaf” crowned with the title. This horse is also owned by Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Abdulaziz, and its race was distinguished by its ability to excel in a competition characterized by strength and rivalry that drew attention. This moment featured the presentation of the cup by Prince Mutaib bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz.
This distinguished event serves as clear evidence of the wise leadership’s interest and generous patronage of the sport of equestrianism, alongside its continuous commitment to preserving and strengthening this ancient heritage. This aims to enhance the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s position as a leading destination for horse racing, embodying the eternal passion of Saudis for authentic Arabian horses, which are considered a symbol of authenticity and strength throughout history.
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