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The first World Pool meeting in Saudi Arabia was greeted with a globally commingled turnover (approx. HK$197 800,886) on Saturday. $25.2m across six Group races offered by pari-mutuel organizations from more than 20 countries.
The most popular contest was HK$48.388,160, which is approximately HK$48.388,160. It is the world’s most valuable race. $6.2 million, which is more than any other race that was present at the World Pool racedays in South Africa or Australia.
The fourth World Pool race, the Saudi Derby (G3) was won by King Commissioner, a locally-trained professional. It saw $HK34632,172 (approx. The fourth World Pool race, the Saudi Derby (G3), was won by the locally-trained King Commissioner. It saw $HK34,632,172 (approx. $3.9m).
Frankie Dettori , the new World Pool ambassador Frankie Dettori won the Riyadh dirt sprint (G3). The turnover was HK$29.332,759 (approx. $3.7m).
Panthalassa’s win in the US$20million feature wire-to-wire, his first victory on dirt, was also selected as the World Pool Moment of the Day. Yasuhiro Ikeda will be presented with a check for HK$40,000 (approx. $5,100).
If Panthalassa’s victory in the Saudi Cup is named World Pool Moment, Ikeda could win a VIP trip for two to Hong Kong next year.
Sam Nati, Head Of Comminging at The Hong Kong Jockey Club said that “hitting almost HK$200million for a six-race card was really positive, especially with The Saudi Cup generating the highest single race turnover of 2023 so, so far.” It was a spectacle for punters because of the combination of good field sizes and competitive races, as well as a wide range of jockeys and horses from around the world.
World Pool’s next stop will be Meydan Racecourse in Dubai for the Super Saturday meeting on Saturday, 4 March.
