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In the International Jockey's Challenge R1 presented by Diriyah, Muhammad Aldaham emerged as the standout performer, securing victory aboard Jawhar Alriyadh for trainer Abdulaziz Almuteb. Aldaham's exceptional evening continued in the International Jockey's Challenge R2 presented by Diriyah, where he demonstrated masterful tactical awareness to guide Jahdoon to victory for trainer Thamer Aldaihani, highlighting the growing strength of Saudi Arabian racing talent on the international stage.
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The International Jockey's Challenge R3 presented by Diriyah saw a shift in momentum as international riders came to the fore. Champion jockey Oisin Murphy showcased his world-class abilities aboard the Irish-bred Honky Tonk Man, trained by American conditioner Jimmy Jerkens, providing Prince Faisal Bin Khaled Bin A/Aziz with another notable success. The series concluded with the International Jockey's Challenge R4 presented by Diriyah, featuring a brilliant performance from Australian rider Rachel King, who guided Miyagi to victory for trainer Mamdoh Alali. This final leg perfectly encapsulated the true spirit of the challenge, demonstrating the global appeal and competitive nature of Saudi racing.
The evening's results reflected both the rising prominence of local Saudi talent and the continued excellence of international competitors, setting an exciting tone for the remainder of the Saudi Cup weekend. The distribution of winners between local and international participants emphasised the success of the challenge in creating meaningful sporting competition whilst promoting cultural exchange through horseracing.
Rachel King's perfectly-timed victory aboard Miyagi in the final round proved crucial in securing her second place in the overall standings of the International Jockeys' Challenge. However, the evening ultimately belonged to Muhammad Aldaham, whose early double strike proved unassailable as he claimed the overall championship. The result marked a significant achievement for Saudi racing, whilst acknowledging the strong international competition through King's impressive runner-up position.