Third victory in a row at The Saudi Cup for champion Purebred Arabian
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Special for Turf Diario).- Brilliant Purebred Arabian Tilal Al Khalediah (KSA) gained yet another decisive victory at The Saudi Cup meeting as he claimed the US$2m Obaiyah Arabian Classic presented by Diriyah.
It was the third year in a row that the ultra-consistent performer on all surfaces has struck here, having landed the same race in 2023 and the Al Mneefah Cup 12 months ago. He would continue a fine 2024 by running away with the Dubai Kahayla Classic.
Ridden by his regular jockey Adel Alfouraidi for trainer Nasser Mutlaq and the Alkhalediah Stables, Tilal Al Khalediah was always to the fore and disputed the lead with Barakka (GB) but the event was over turning into the straight as he galloped three and a half lengths clear of Eifrit (FR) in a time of 2:16.382.
Adel Alfouraidi, jockey of Tilal Al Khalediah, tells: "It’s an honour to win this race again. I know this horse, he loves this track, and I was not afraid of any of the other horses."
Nasser Mutlaq, the trainer, says: "This horse, I love him so much. Group 1 after Group 1, he does it every time. He can go for the Kahayla in Dubai now. He makes me happy. I’ve known him for five years and he’s a champion. I have a great team."
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