<p>It headlines Riyadh Season's finale, drawing elite dirt-mile specialists from around the world. It is contested over a distance of 1,800 meters; in horse racing, this equates to 1 mile and 1 furlong (about 9 furlongs), a middle-distance trip that blends sprint speed and stamina.</p> <p>Launched in 2020, it elevated Saudi racing via massive purses and stars from the US, Japan, and Europe.</p> <p>It will see the best of the best compete, with a one-turn layout favouring speed and tactical pace. The final field is yet to be confirmed, but it typically features 12-14 runners from qualifiers, nominations, and trials.</p> <h2>When Is the Saudi Cup 2026?</h2> <p>The Saudi Cup 2026 will be held on Sunday, February 15, with the post time approximately 06:40 AEDT. If you're looking to follow the action, you can find out <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/horse-racing/news/how-to-stream-horse-racing">how to stream horse racing</a> from anywhere in Australia.</p> <h2>Where Is the Saudi Cup 2026 Held?</h2> <p>This event will be held at the King Abdulaziz Racecourse, which ranks among the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/horse-racing/news/most-beautiful-racecourses-world-bucket-list">most beautiful racecourses in the world</a>.</p> <h2>Saudi Cup 2026 Prize Money</h2> <p>The Saudi Cup 2026 purse is $20 million (AU$28,190,460) with payouts down to 10th place. This makes it one of the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/horse-racing/news/richest-horse-races-in-world-2025">richest horse races in the world</a>.</p> <p>The winner will receive $10 million (AU$14,095,230), the runner-up $3.5 million (AU$4,933,330), and the third-place finisher $2 million (AU$2,819,046).</p> <h2>How To Bet On The Saudi Cup 2026?</h2> <p>You can place a bet on the upcoming Saudi Cup 2026 race with us at Sportsbet, using our competitive <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/racing-schedule">horse racing betting odds</a>.</p> <p>To place a bet, simply head over to our dedicated horse racing section and find the Saudi Cup race event. Once you do, find the horse you want to back after looking at the odds being offered. Click on the odds you like to add them to your betting slip, where you'll then be able to enter your stake. Once you're happy with your bet, simply click 'Place Bet' at the bottom of the slip to make it active! If you're new to wagering on the races, our <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-horses-a-horse-racing-betting-guide">horse racing betting guide</a> can help you get started.</p> <h2>Saudi Cup 2026: Betting Preview</h2> <p>Ahead of the seventh edition of this race, we've made some of our top Saudi Cup 2026 betting predictions where we think there's potential value in the odds being offered.</p> <p>Our top pick is that <strong>we think Forever Young will likely win this race</strong> once again, entering as the defending champion. Trained by two-time winner Yoshito Yahagi, Forever Young would go on to set a new record in last year's race, clocking a speed of 1:49.099. He has been travelling around the world recently, but he has Breeders' Cup form on his side.</p> <p>However, it's worth noting that there hasn't been a dual winner in the history of this race. This may mean there's value in <strong>Bob Baffert's Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile winner, Nysos</strong>. He brings raw speed for Riyadh's fast dirt, which could make him a <strong>valuable each-way</strong> pick.</p> <h2>Keep Reading</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/horse-racing/news/biggest-horse-racing-events-attendance">The race days that draw the biggest crowds on the planet</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/horse-racing/news/most-successful-horse-racing-trainers">The trainers who've dominated the sport across generations</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/australian-horse-racing-terminology">Racing slang finally explained — your complete glossary</a></li> </ul>