About Us
The
Equestrian Club of Riyadh is responsible for the conduct
of thoroughbred horse racing at its 2 racetracks in
Riyadh and Taif. Founded in 1965 (1385H) racing took
place until recently at the town track in Malaz,
Riyadh.
The new
Riyadh track, known as The King Abdulaziz Track, is
located at Janadriyah 40Km. north east of Riyadh close
to the King Khalid International Airport. This track has
been recently completed and the facilities are to
international standards with a grandstand accommodating
5,000 racegoers. The racing season at Janadriyah runs
from late September until April with races taking place
on Friday afternoons extending into the evening under
floodlights.
Racing at
Taif is during the summer months on Friday
afternoons.
Races
from both tracks are broadcast live by Saudi
TV.
