Fierce Competition from Fellow Saudi Contenders
The race showcased the growing strength of Saudi Arabian horse racing, with the top three positions all claimed by KSA-bred horses. Qtaae Sharae, owned by Prince Abdulaziz Bin Mosaid Bin Saud Bin Abdulaziz, put in a valiant effort under jockey Wigberto Ramos to secure second place. The third position was claimed by Kawafill, piloted by Eiad Alturisi for owner Fawaz Muhareb H. Almshrafi, completing an all-Saudi podium that highlights the kingdom's flourishing racing programme. The result marks a significant milestone in Saudi racing history, demonstrating the success of local breeding programmes and the rising caliber of Saudi Arabian thoroughbreds on the international stage
