Riyadh: Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and deputizing for His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz will patronize on Saturday, January 25, the annual Grand Horse Racing Festival. This prestigious event will feature the King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud’s (Founder) Cup and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ two cups for local production (first grade) and open grades classified within the third category races internationally, taking place at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Janadriya.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Equestrian Authority and the Jockey Club, Prince Bandar bin Khalid bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, expressed gratitude to the leadership for their support of equestrian activities and races. This backing has played a significant role in enhancing the Kingdom’s horse racing, positioning it prominently among nations with a rich heritage in the sport.
Prince Bandar also highlighted that the support has boosted the Kingdom’s standing with the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities. It has been vital in securing the international federation’s approval and improvement of both local and international cups and championships.