Taif Racing Season Kicks Off Third Week at King Khalid Racecourse

The third week of the 2026 Taif racing season begins today at King Khalid Racecourse, featuring 11 races each on Friday and Saturday with total prizes of SAR1,475,000.

 The weekend is headlined by Al-Hada Cup, a 1,600-meter race for three-year-old horses with a prize of SAR150,000, alongside the 2,000-meter preparatory race for Al-Shafa Cup, which carries a prize of SAR120,000.

 The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia invited residents and visitors to attend the races and enjoy the accompanying events, hospitality booths, and dining options. Free entry tickets are available through the webook application.