Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted February 20 Journalists Share Posted February 20 World Pool returns this weekend with 14 races across meetings in Saudi Arabia, Australia, and Hong Kong, with the world's richest race, the $20-million G1 Saudi Cup the jewel in the crown. Hong Kong Horse of the Year Romantic Warrior (Ire) (Acclamation {GB}) will be trying dirt for the first time in that 1800-metre affair. The globally commingled pools powered by the Hong Kong Jockey Club will be in operation for the third time on Saudi Cup Day, with seven races set to be globally commingled. In 2024, a total of HK$196 million was staked on World Pool bet types across those races, and the same races will be available on Saturday: the Saudi International Handicap, G3 Saudi Derby, G2 Riyadh Dirt Sprint, G2 1351 Turf Sprint, G2 Neom Turf Cup, G2 Red Sea Turf Handicap and G1 Saudi Cup. Last year's Saudi Cup Day World Pool Moment of the Day winner, the Sir Alex Ferguson co-owned Spirit Dancer (GB) (Frankel {GB}), is set to defend his crown in the G2 Neom Turf Cup, and another World Pool Moment of the Day will be chosen from the seven races on this year's card. The groom's winner will be awarded £4,000 and the chance to win a VIP trip for four to Hong Kong next year. In Australia at Caulfield Racecourse, the A$2-million G1 Blue Diamond, G1 Futurity Stakes, G1 Oakleigh Plate, G3 Mannerism Stakes, and the Victoria Gold Cup are all part of the World Pool. There are also a pair of races from Hong Kong in the World Pool on Feb. 23, the G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup featuring Voyage Bubble (Aus) (Deep Field {Aus}), and the G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup which marks the return of the world's highest rated sprinter, Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress {NZ}). Sam Nati, head of commingling at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, said, “The eyes of Hong Kong and the racing world will be on Romantic Warrior as he takes aim at the Saudi Cup this weekend and we're greatly looking forward to commingling the world's richest race for a third year. “It forms part of a very strong World Pool offering this weekend, with top quality racing from Saudi Arabia, Australia and Hong Kong featuring some of the very best horses from around the world, and it's a real thrill to bring such enthralling action to our global customers. “As usual we strive to combine the best racing with unequalled liquidity and value for our World Pool customers, and we anticipate high levels of interest and turnover across the three meetings.” The post Saudi Cup One Of 14 World Pool Races This Weekend appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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