King Khalid Racecourse in Taif hosts the third week of the 2026 racing season starting today, featuring 11 races on both Friday and Saturday.
According to SPA, the total prizes for these races amount to SAR1,475,000. The weekend includes the Al-Hada Cup, a 1,600-meter race for three-year-old horses with a prize of SAR150,000, and a 2,000-meter preparatory race for the Al-Shafa Cup offering SAR120,000.
The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia has invited visitors and residents to attend the events, which include dining options and hospitality booths. Entry tickets are provided for free via the webook application.
What are the main races and prizes for the third week of the Taif racing season? The weekend is headlined by the Al-Hada Cup, which is a 1,600-meter race for three-year-old horses with a prize of SAR150,000. Additionally, there is a 2,000-meter preparatory race for the Al-Shafa Cup that carries a prize of SAR120,000. These events are part of a schedule featuring 11 races on both Friday and Saturday at the King Khalid Racecourse.
How many races are scheduled and what is the total prize money? There are 11 races scheduled for Friday and 11 races scheduled for Saturday during the third week of the season. The total prizes for these competitions at the King Khalid Racecourse in Taif amount to SAR1,475,000.
How can visitors attend the events at King Khalid Racecourse? The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia has invited residents and visitors to attend the races and enjoy the dining options and hospitality booths. Free entry tickets for these events are available for the public through the webook application.