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Saudi Derby
Thoroughbred Horse Race in Saudi Arabia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Saudi Derby (Arabic: الديربي السعودي) is an international horse race held at King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.[1]
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Race details
The race was founded by the Saudi Arabia Jockey Club in 2020. It is currently run at 1,600 meters on dirt, only open to three-year-old thoroughbreds, with a prize money of 1.5 million USD.[2][3]
Currently run as an undercard race on the Saudi Cup Night.[1]
History
- 2020 – Race was founded under the name "Samba Saudi Derby Cup".[4]
- 2021 – Race name was changed to "Saudi Derby".[5][failed verification]
- 2022 – IFHA promotes the race to international grade 3.[6]
- 2023 – A locally owned horse wins for the first time (Commissioner King).
In 2026 the event became a qualification event for the Euro/Mideast Road to the Kentucky Derby.[7]
Winners
- Record Time: 1:36.17 – Forever Young
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References
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