HORSEMEN'S INFORMATION GUIDE - FEBRUARY 20, 2021 KING ABDULAZIZ RACETRACK - Saudi Cup
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HORSEMEN’S INFORMATION GUIDE FEBRUARY 20, 2021 KING ABDULAZIZ RACETRACK RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA
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WELCOME
Welcome to the 2021 Saudi Cup hosted by The Jockey
Club of Saudi Arabia at the King Abdulaziz Racetrack
in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on February
20. This guide has been published in an effort to provide
you with basic information about the event and the
racetrack. Should you require any more information on
any aspect of the Saudi Cup please contact Emer Fallon
efallon@thesaudicup.com.sa or the International Racing
Bureau saudicup@irbracing.com
Note: If there is any discrepancy between the rules in the printed paper version of this guide and
the digital PDF version, the rules set forth in the digital PDF version shall apply.
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic the JCSA will be constantly reviewing ways in
which the 2021 Saudi Cup can be delivered in the safest and most enjoyable manner.
For further information and for regular updates please check our website:
www.thesaudicup.com.sa
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME ...........................................................7
SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS ............................................... 8
INTERNATIONAL JOCKEYS CHALLENGE........................... 26
TRAVEL INFORMATION
OWNERS/TRAINERS/GROOMS/JOCKEYS...................................29
SHIPPING/QUARANTINE/STABLING................................... 37
MEDICATION, TESTING AND SAFETY ................................. 42
TRAINING .................................................................................... 56
RACE DAY PROCEDURES / EQUIPMENT............................ 57
JOCKEY RULES AND GUIDANCE ......................................... 59
CONTACTS .................................................................................. 66
GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................... 67
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"We are pleased that all races remain free to enter, free to run and I hope that we will once again welcome the world’s best Thoroughbreds and Purebred Arabians to compete for total prize money of $30.5m on Saudi Cup Day’" 5
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""Last
Last year’s introduction
of the globally
acclaimed turf course,
the first such track
in Saudi Arabia, was
another important step
in our racing evolution"
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CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME
It gives me great pleasure to introduce the Horsemen’s Guide for the 2021 Saudi Cup weekend.
It seems just a short while ago that we were compiling the pages of this document for the first time,
yet so much has happened in the interim.
On the domestic front we planned and delivered Saudi Arabia’s first international race day. The
significance of this achievement cannot be overstated. To host not only the world’s richest race but also
a seven-race undercard featuring six international contests in year one, is a point of pride for the Jockey
Club of Saudi Arabia.
Last year’s introduction of the globally acclaimed turf course, the first such track in Saudi Arabia,
was another important step in our racing evolution and, thanks in part to this development, 2020 saw
winners trained in five countries. We are confident that the 2021 renewal will continue attract the best
from around the world.
We are now working to ensure continued improvements. Our goal is to work with the local and
regional racing communities to enhance the sport in Saudi Arabia, enacting change and development
in meaningful and sustainable ways.
Our ambition to become a Part I IFHA country and secure black type status for our races is well
documented. We know we need the backing of the sport to achieve these goals and so in these pages we
set out our invitation to global horse racing.
There are some changes for 2021 - an increase in prize money and a new international race on the Friday
- all designed to provide added intrigue across two days of racing.
It is too early to say, due to global challenges posed by Covid-19, exactly what form race weekend will
take. We can only confirm our commitment to ensuring our programme is delivered in the safest and
most enjoyable way possible for horse connections.
We are pleased that all races remain free to enter, free to run and I hope that we will once again welcome
the world’s best Thoroughbreds and Purebred Arabians to compete for total prize money of $30.5m on
Saturday February 20, 2021.
We look forward to receiving the free nominations to the Saudi Cup card by January 5, 2021, and to
staging the second renewal of this very special event.
HRH Prince Bandar bin Khalid Al Faisal
Chairman, Jockey Club Of Saudi Arabia.
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SCHEDULE
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& CONDITIONS
IN THIS SECTION OF THE GUIDE
1. Race Schedule
2. Entry Procedures
3. Field Selection System
4. Prize Money Distribution
5. Track Distances
6. Race Conditions
81) RACE SCHEDULE
DATE: FR IDAY 19 & SATUR DAY 20 FEBRUARY 2021
Location: King Abdulaziz Racetrack, Riyadh, KSA.
Entry Deadline: Tuesday January 5, 2021.
Entry Procedure: All races are free to enter and free to run.
Please contact the International Racing Bureau for further information.
The total purse for The Saudi Cup Weekend International Races is $31,000,000.
Friday 19
RACE CONDITION DISTANCE PURSE SURFACE
THE SAUDI INTERNATIONAL HANDICAP 4YO+ 2100M $500,000 TURF
Saturday 20
RACE CONDITION DISTANCE PURSE SURFACE
THE SAUDI CUP 4YO+ 1800M $20,000,000 DIRT
THE LONG DISTANCE TURF HANDICAP 4YO+ 3000M $2,500,000 TURF
THE OBAIYA ARABIAN CLASSIC 4YO+ 2000M $2,000,000 DIRT
THE SAUDI DERBY 3YO 1600M $1,500,000 DIRT
THE RIYADH DIRT SPRINT 3YO+ 1200M $1,500,000 DIRT
THE 1351 TURF SPRINT 4YO+ 1351M $1,000,000 TURF
THE MIDDLE DISTANCE TURF CUP 4YO+ 2100M $1,000,000 TURF
THE JOCKEY CLUB LOCAL HANDICAP 4YO+ 1800M $1,000,000 DIRT
92) ENTRY PROCEDURES
CLOSI NG DAT E - JA N UA RY 5, 2021
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
In order to be eligible for entry in the Saudi Cup Meeting races, horses must enter by noon at place of entry on
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021. There will be no entry fee.
The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia (JCSA) reserves the right to refuse the entry of any horse, in JCSA’s sole discretion,
for any reason, including, but not limited to, situations where any connection (e.g., owner, trainer, jockey) of such horse
has engaged or may have engaged in conduct, or become the subject of a regulatory or law enforcement inquiry or action
alleging conduct that is unlawful, unethical or which may otherwise compromise the integrity of the Saudi Cup Meeting.
Please refer to the race conditions for the qualification rules.
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SUPPLEMENTARY FEE
The supplementary fee (for those horses not already nominated) to be made by TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9,
at a cost of 1% of the total purse of the relevant race.
Supplementary fees will only be charged for horses which are subsequently invited.
Supplementary fees are non-refundable for invited horses except in the event of sickness or disability certified by an
10 official track veterinarian acceptable to JCSA.International Entries to be made through
the International Racing Bureau.
CONTACTS:
ADRIAN BEAUMONT – Great Britain,
Ireland, Scandinavia and GCC Countries
Tel: +44 1638 668881
Mob: +44 7808 903158
adrian@irbracing.com
CHANTAL CHAPPUIS – France
Tel: + 33 9 61 33 63 81
Mob: + 33 6 07 76 32 34
chantalchappuis@orange.fr
DAVID CONOLLY SMITH – Germany
Tel: +49 89 3303 8098
Mob: +49 160 9674 7958
david.conolly-smith@t-online.de
FRANCA VITTADINI – Italy
Mob: +39 (0331) 91 31 78
f.vittadini@gmail.com
NAOHIRO GODA – Japan
Mob: +81 90 3427 1753
lem00453@nifty.ne.jp
CINDY NIEMETZ – USA West Coast
Mob: +1 (818) 203-8281
cinraybar@aol.com
NICK ESLER – USA East Coast, Mid-West
and Canada
Mob: +1 (561) 634-1306
naesler11@gmail.com
LOCAL ENTRIES TO BE MADE TO:
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A maximum of 14 starters are allowed in each of in the race, after careful consideration of any
the international races on February 19 & 20. entry’s overall standing and potential to perform
The runners will be by invitation only. adequately in the race. Consequently, no entry,
whether local or international, is guaranteed
The JCSA Racing Consultant and Handicapper
selection even if fewer than the maximum 14
(Phil Smith) will assign a rating to each
starters are selected.
thoroughbred horse that is entered or supplemented
The Selection Panel has the sole authority and
for these races. The Arabian Classic will be
discretion in determining the line-up of the races
handicapped by Neil Abrahams. These ratings will
and the decision of the Selection Panel shall be final.
form the basis for the selection procedure, although
JCSA reserves the right to have up to two local
the Selection Panel (which will meet in early
reserves at the time of declaration. These reserves
January) will consider all relevant factors.
can draw into the race up to scratch time
There will be two spaces reserved for local horses
(8am on race day).
trained in KSA in all international races subject
The horse that finishes 1st in the qualifying races
to the horse having had at least one run in the
listed below will secure an invitation for the
country prior to February 1, 2021.
following races even if not previously entered.
In the handicap races the selection process will
Saudi Cup:
be high weights preferred as long as the Selection
Pegasus World Cup G1, Gulfstream Park
Panel believes the horses are suitable to be running
Champions Cup G1, Chukyo Racecourse
over those distances. Two slots will be reserved for
Saudi trained horses even if not high enough on Riyadh Dirt Sprint:
the ratings scale to be guaranteed a run. Capella Stakes G3, Nakayama Racecourse
The JCSA reserves the right and has the sole Middle Distance Turf Cup:
authority to decide on the number of runners Pegasus World Cup Turf G1, Gulfstream Park
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4) PRIZE MONEY DISTRIBUTION
Owner – 70%
Jockey – 10%
Trainer – 10%
Stable Staff – 10%
PRIZE MONEY WILL NOT BE
TAXED BY THE KSA AUTHORITIES
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5) TRACK DISTANCES
High Point
Low Point
Low
Point
2000 M
1800 M
1400 M
1600 M
1200 M
QUARANTINE
High Point
Low Point
STABLES
Low
Point
High Point
3000 M
1351 M
High Point
BOWLING GREEN
WINNING POST
2100 M
CLUBHOUSE
BOWLING GREEN
PARADE RING
WEIGHING
PRE- PARADE ROOM
RING
GRANDSTAND
VILLAS
QUARANTINE STABLES
Course Map
STARTS
WINNING POSTS King Abdulaziz Racetrack
DIRT COURSE CHARACTERISTICS (The Outer Track)
ROUTES TO TURF STARTS Riyadh, KSA
ROUTES TO DIRT STARTS
SERVICE ROADS
2021
HORSEWALK
The dirt track is 2,000 metres with a 450-metre chute. The Saudi Cup run over 1800m runs just the one turn.
ACCESS GATES TO TURF TRACK
0
0 10
The turns are very gentle 500 metres in length and the straights are both 500 metres. The width of the track is
50
½
100 200m
1 furlong
25 metres.
0 ½ 1 furlong
0 10 50 100 200m
TURF TRACK CHARACTERISTICS (The Inner Track)
The turf course is 1800m around with 438m straights.
The bend length is 478m and the track width is 21m.
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6) RACE CONDITIONS
KING ABDULAZIZ RACETRACK, RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA
To close on Tuesday January 5, 2021 – free nominations.
Once entered, horses will be invited, and no fees will be payable.
These races will be limited to 14 starters.
No horses running on the Friday or Saturday are to be administered Lasix (Furosemide)
and Bute (Phenylbutazone) or any other NSAID.
No horse will be permitted to race on both Friday and Saturday.
No jockey will be allowed to claim in any international race
For further information and to make international entries please contact the International Racing Bureau.
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THE SAUDI INTERNATIONAL HANDICAP
2100 METRES / 10 & 1/2 FURLONGS – TURF | TOTAL RACE VALUE WILL BE $500,000
Distributed as follows:
$300,000 to the winning horse. The second horse The minimum rating at time of entry (January 5,
to receive $100,000, the third $50,000, the fourth 2021) must exceed 85 and the maximum rating can
be no higher than 110. Horses must have a published
$25,000, the fifth $15,000, the sixth $10,000.
rating in the country of training to qualify for entry.
A handicap open to NH bred 4yos & up and SH However, the JCSA handicapper will determine
the final weight to be carried.
bred 3yos & up.
Ratings for entry will be taken at time of closing
Horses must be trained in an International
on Tuesday January 5, 2021. The handicap will be
Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) published on Wednesday January 13, 2021.
member country which is not included in the IFHA Horses who win a race subsequent to the publication
of the handicap on or after January 13, 2021, will be
International Cataloguing Standards Part 1 Nations,
subject to a penalty of 2kgs.
subject to required quarantine protocols being in
The top weight to be no higher than 62kgs and the
place. International horses must have had at least one bottom weight no lower than 54kgs. In the case
run in their trainer’s country prior to entry. Locally of the invited top weight horses being withdrawn
before declaration the top weight will rise to 62kg
trained horses in Saudi Arabia must have had a least
and all other weights will rise accordingly.
one run in KSA by February 1, 2021.
Enter by Tuesday January 5, 2021.
The JCSA reserve the right to invite a representative Final declaration to take place on Tuesday February
field of horses from a variety of countries. 16, 2021.
17SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2021
THE SAUDI CUP
1800 METRES / 9 FURLONGS - DIRT
TOTAL RACE VALUE WILL BE $20,000,000
Distributed as follows:
$10,000,000 to the winning horse. The second to receive
$3,500,000, the third $2,000,000, the fourth $1,500,000,
the fifth $1,000,000, the sixth $600,000, the seventh
$500,000, the eighth $400,000, the ninth $300,000, the
tenth $200,000.
Open to NH bred 4yos & up and SH bred 3yos & up.
Weights: NH bred and SH bred 4yos & up 57kgs / 126lb
SH bred 3yos 53.5kgs / 118lb
Fillies and Mares allowed 2 kgs / 4lb
There will be two spaces reserved for locally trained
horses, both of which must have had at least one run in
KSA prior to February 1, 2021.
The horses that finish 1st in the Pegasus World Cup,
Gulfstream Park and Champions Cup, Chukyo
Racecourse, will secure an invitation for the Saudi Cup
even if not previously entered.
Enter by Tuesday January 5, 2021.
Supplementary entry for non-original entries of $200,000
to be paid on Tuesday February 9, 2021.
Final declaration to take place on
Tuesday February 16, 2021.
In order to enter, internationally trained horses must either
have:
A domestic rating of 110 or above (106 for fillies and mares)
OR
Finished in the first four in an IFHA Part 1 Country
Group 1 or 2 race.
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THE LONG DISTANCE TURF HANDICAP
3000 METRES / 1 MILE 7 FURLONGS - TURF | TOTAL RACE VALUE WILL BE $2,500,000
Distributed as follows:
$1,500,000 to the winning horse. The second horse There will be two spaces reserved for locally trained
to receive $500,000, the third $250,000, the fourth horses even if not high enough on the ratings scale to
$125,000, the fifth $75,000, the sixth $50,000. be guaranteed a run. Both horses must have had at
A handicap open to NH bred 4yos & up and SH bred least one run in KSA prior to February 1, 2021.
3yos & up.
Enter by Tuesday January 5, 2021.
Ratings for entry will be taken at time of closing
on Tuesday January 5, 2021. The handicap will be Final declaration to take place on Tuesday February
published on Wednesday January 13, 2021. 16, 2021.
Horses who win a race subsequent to the publication In order to enter, internationally trained horses must
of the handicap on or after January 13, 2021, will be either have:
subject to a penalty of 2kgs. A domestic rating of 100 or above
The top weight to be no higher than 62kgs and the (96 for fillies and mares)
bottom weight no lower than 54kgs. In the case of
OR
the invited top weight horses being withdrawn before
declaration the top weight will rise to 62kg and all Finished in the first four in an IFHA Part 1 Country
other weights will rise accordingly. Group 1, 2 or 3 race.
THE OBAIYA ARABIAN CLASSIC
2000 METRES / 1 MILE 2 FURLONGS - DIRT | TOTAL RACE VALUE WILL BE $2,000,000
Distributed as follows:
$1,200,000 to the winning horse. The second horse There will be two spaces reserved for locally trained
to receive $400,000, the third $200,000, the fourth horses, both of which must have had at least one run
$100,000, the fifth $60,000, the sixth $40,000. in KSA prior to February 1, 2021.
Enter by Tuesday January 5, 2021.
Open to NH bred 4yos & up and SH bred 3yos & up.
Supplementary entry for non-original entries
Weights: NH & SH bred 4yos & up 57kgs / 126lb
of $20,000 to be paid on Tuesday February 9, 2021.
SH bred 3yos 53.5kgs / 118lb Final declaration to take place on Tuesday February 16,
Fillies and Mares allowed 2 kgs / 4lb 2021.
21THE SAUDI DERBY
1600 METRES / ONE MILE - DIRT | TOTAL RACE VALUE WILL BE $1,500,000
Distributed as follows:
$900,000 to the winning horse. The second to There will be two spaces reserved for locally trained
receive $300,000, the third $150,000, the fourth horses, both of which must have had at least one run
$75,000, the fifth $45,000, the sixth $30,000. in KSA prior to February 1, 2021.
Open to NH bred and SH bred 3yos only.
Enter by Tuesday January 5, 2021.
Weights: NH bred 3yos 55kgs / 121lb SH bred
3yos 59.5kgs / 131lb Supplementary entry for non-original entries of
$15,000 to be paid on Tuesday February 9, 2021.
Fillies and Mares allowed 2 kgs / 4lb
Should no SH Bred 3yo declare to run the weights Final declaration to take place on Tuesday February
will be adjusted to 57kgs / 126lb 16, 2021.
THE RIYADH DIRT SPRINT
1200 METRES / 6 FURLONGS - DIRT | TOTAL RACE VALUE WILL BE $1,500,000
Distributed as follows:
$900,000 to the winning horse. The second to The horse that finishes 1st in the Capella Stakes,
receive $300,000, the third $150,000, the fourth Nakayama Racecourse, will secure an invitation for
$75,000, the fifth $45,000, the sixth $30,000. The Riyadh Dirt Sprint even if not previously entered.
Open to NH bred and SH bred 3yos & up. Enter by Tuesday January 5, 2021.
Weights: NH & SH bred 4yos & up 59.5 kgs/ 131lb Supplementary entry for non-original entries of
NH bred 3yos 52kgs / 115lb $15,000 to be paid on Tuesday February 9, 2021.
SH bred 3yos 58kgs / 128lb Final declaration to take place on Tuesday February
Fillies and Mares allowed 2 kgs / 4 lb 16, 2021.
If no NH bred 3yo is declared to run, the weights In order to enter, internationally trained horses must
will be adjusted to: either have:
SH bred 3yos 55.5k / 123lb, SH & NH bred 4yos & A domestic rating of 95 or above (91 for fillies and mares)
up 57k (126lb)
OR
There will be two spaces reserved for locally trained
horses, both of which must have had at least one run Finished in the first four in an IFHA Part 1 Country
in KSA prior to February 1, 2021. Group 1, 2, 3 or listed race.
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THE 1351 TURF SPRINT
1351 METRES / 6 AND 3/4 FURLONGS - TURF | TOTAL RACE VALUE WILL BE $1,000,000
Distributed as follows:
$600,000 to the winning horse. The second horse Supplementary entry for non-original entries of
to receive $200,000, the third $100,000, the fourth $10,000 to be paid on Tuesday February 9, 2021.
$50,000, the fifth $30,000, the sixth $20,000. Final declaration to take place on Tuesday February
Open to NH bred 4yos & up and SH bred 3yos & up. 16, 2021.
Weights: NH & SH bred 4yos & up 57kgs / 126lb In order to enter, internationally trained horses must
SH bred 3yos 54.5kgs / 120lb either have:
Fillies and Mares allowed 2 kgs / 4lb A domestic rating of 100 or above (96 for fillies and
There will be two spaces reserved for locally trained mares)
horses, both of which must have had at least one run OR
in KSA prior to February 1, 2021. Finished in the first four in an IFHA Part 1 Country
Enter by Tuesday January 5, 2021. Group 1, 2 or 3 race.
23THE MIDDLE DISTANCE TURF CUP
2100 METRES / 10 AND 1/2 FURLONGS - TURF | TOTAL RACE VALUE WILL BE $1,000,000
Distributed as follows:
$600,000 to the winning horse. The second horse Middle Distance Turf Cup even if not previously entered.
to receive $200,000, the third $100,000, the fourth Enter by Tuesday January 5, 2021.
$50,000, the fifth $30,000, the sixth $20,000.
Supplementary entry for non-original entries of
Open to NH bred 4yos & up and SH bred 3yos & up. $10,000 to be paid on Tuesday February 9, 2021.
Weights: NH & SH bred 4yos & up 57 kgs / 126lb Final declaration to take place on Tuesday February
SH bred 3yos 53kgs / 117lb 16, 2021.
Fillies and Mares allowed 2 kgs / 4lb In order to enter, internationally trained horses must
There will be two spaces reserved for locally trained either have:
horses, both of which must have had at least one run A domestic rating of 100 or above (96 for fillies and mares)
in KSA prior to February 1, 2021. OR
The horse that finishes 1st in the Pegasus World Cup Finished in the first four in an IFHA Part 1 Country
Turf, Gulfstream Park, will secure an invitation for The Group 1, 2 or 3 race.
THE JOCKEY CLUB LOCAL HANDICAP
1800 METRES / 9 FURLONG S- DIRT | TOTAL RACE VALUE WILL BE $1,000,000
Distributed as follows:
$600,000 to the winning horse. The second horse of the invited top weight horses being withdrawn
to receive $200,000, the third $100,000, the fourth before declaration the top weight will rise to 62kg
$50,000, the fifth $30,000, the sixth $20,000. and all other weights will rise accordingly.
A handicap open to NH bred 4yos & up and SH bred Enter by Tuesday January 5, 2021.
3yos & up (Open to both imported and Saudi-bred
horses, trained in KSA only). All horses must have Final declaration to take place on Tuesday February
run in KSA at least once prior to February 1, 2021. 16, 2021.
The top weight to be no higher than 62kgs and the The handicap will be published on Wednesday
bottom weight no lower than 54kgs. In the case February 3, 2021.
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25INTERNATIONAL JOCKEYS CHALLENGE
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2021, KING ABDULAZIZ RACETRACK, RIYADH.
Conditions: The jockey with the most points after the four races
To consist of four handicap races through the have been run will receive the trophy at the closing
domestic card, all of which will take place on the ceremony. If a dead heat occurs in a race, the points
dirt course and worth $400,000 each, with jockeys for the two places are added together, divided by
to receive 15% of prize money won. two and shared between the two jockeys. If there is
a tie for the Challenge, there will be a countback on
Races to have a top weight of 62kg and bottom
the number of winners and the jockey with the most
weight of 55kg.
winners will be adjudged the winner overall; if they
There will be a random draw for mounts on Tuesday
are still level, then second places will be counted,
February 16, 2021.
then if necessary third places, then if necessary
Challenge Overview: fourth places. If they are still level, there will be joint
winners.
Jockeys will be made up of seven international
women, two local men and five international men. Jockey Challenge Purse
All races to consist of 14 runners and 5 reserves, all (Separate from the individual race prize money):
14 jockeys are to ride in each race.
Total Pot: $100,000
The following points will be given to each jockey
1st $30,000
according to the placing of his or her mount and the
2nd $20,000
ranking of each jockey will be determined by the
total number of points earned in the four races: - 3rd $10,000
1st 15 points 4th $5,000
2nd 10 points 5th to 14th each get $3,500
3rd 7 points
4th 4 points
5th 2 points
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27DIRT TRACK SPECIFICATIONS
COURSE CHARACTERISTICS
Left-handed, it’s a fair galloping track with long sweeping bends. This ensures the King Abdulaziz
Racetrack is an extremely fair track in which horses can win from both the front and the back.
There is minimal kickback.
‘It’s based on Belmont, a one-turn mile-and-a quarter. Of all the dirt tracks I’ve ridden, it’s the
one I like best. The big difference is there’s not much kickback. It gives closers a better chance and,
in general, I ride with only one pair of goggles.
I’ve ridden several grass horses on it, and they adapted really well. It’s a wonderful track, a proper track.’
Frankie Dettori
‘It’s one of the best dirt tracks in the world. A wonderful track and I know that
the American jockeys like it very much because it really suits the American
horses… It has a long straight, about 400 metres, and there is not much kickback.’
Olivier Peslier
28 © JCSA/Mahmoud KhalidTRAVEL INFORMATION
OW NERS/TR AINERS/GROOMS/JOCKEYS
WEATHER one horse participating at The Saudi Cup Meeting,
Weather in February is generally very pleasant with only one set of concessions will be granted. No
temperatures in the mid 20’s C (70F). additional concessions will be reallocated.
Evening average temperature of 11C (52F). iv) In the event a syndicate or group of owners has
more than one horse participating at The Saudi
There is minimal to no rainfall in the average February
Cup Meeting, a nominated owner per horse will
in Riyadh.
receive a maximum of two concessions – one for
VISAS the owner and one for his/her spouse/partner.
The JCSA will assist with all visa considerations v) To guarantee flight availability, Owners, Trainers
following the issuing of invitations. and Jockeys need to confirm their travel schedules
to the JCSA as early as possible and preferably at
TRAVEL INFORMATION
least two weeks before the race day.
The JCSA will provide air tickets to Riyadh.
vi) Any connections who take it upon themselves to
For the connections of overseas horses participating book travel arrangements will not be reimbursed.
in The Saudi Cup Meeting. Return business class air
Assistant Trainers, Head Lads, Exercise Riders &
tickets on a carrier designated by the JCSA will be sent
Grooms
to the following connections:
Economy class air tickets will be provided for a
i) Registered owner, up to 2 tickets
maximum of two persons per horse at the JCSA’s
ii) Trainer, up to 2 tickets expense.
iii) Jockey, one ticket
Only the above connections are eligible for travel
concessions and the following restrictions apply:
i) In the event a connection fulfils more than one role
(i.e. owner/trainer), a maximum of two concessions
will be granted – one for the connection and one for
his/her spouse/partner. No additional concessions
will be reallocated.
ii) Owners, trainers or jockeys currently residing in
Riyadh, KSA are not eligible for travel subsidies.
iii) In the event that trainers or jockeys have more than 29ACCOMMODATION
Hotel accommodation, room only basis, will be provided at the official hotel. One room for a maximum of two
persons will be provided to each of the following connections:
i) Registered owner, 5 nights
ii) Trainer, 5 nights
iii) Jockey, 4 nights
Owners, trainers, or jockeys residing in the KSA are not eligible for the hotel accommodation subsidies.
Only the above accommodation concessions will be granted, and the following restrictions apply:
i) Owners, trainers and jockeys wishing to be accommodated for a longer period than the number of nights
listed above will cover the cost of any additional nights and associated expenses themselves.
ii) Please note concessions are not transferable. Connections wishing to stay at hotels other than the official
hotel will have to cover the cost and associated expenses.
Assistant Trainers, Head Lads, Exercise Riders & Grooms
i) A maximum of two persons per horse will be provided accommodation. Food, beverages, transport,
internet as well as laundry will all be provided.
ii) The majority of staff will be accommodated in villas on site in shared rooms, hotels can be requested for
assistant trainers. Where possible we will guarantee at least one member of staff will be accommodated onsite.
iii) Any extension of stay will not be covered by the JCSA. Any stay at a hotel other than the JCSA’s selected
hotels will be on each individual’s own account.
Further information on hotels will be issued via relevant JCSA representatives following the issuing of invites
for connections.
30ONSITE VILLAS
31KING ABDULAZIZ
RACETRACK SITE MAP
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35TRANSPORT SERVICE
The following transport services will be arranged by the JCSA:
Owners, Trainers & Jockeys
i) King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh and the Official Hotel.
ii) Transport between the official hotels and King Abdulaziz Racecourse for morning track work and
the Saudi Cup Meeting.
iii) Transport between the official hotels and the venues of official functions.
Assistant Trainers, Head Lads, Exercise Riders & Grooms
i) Airport transfer.
ii) Transport to the venues for official functions.
iii) Shuttles will be provided between hotels/villas and the racecourse.
Connections (including jockeys and grooms) should have their own insurance arrangements in place.
© JCSA/Mahmoud Khalid
36SHIPPING/ QUARANTINE/ STABLING
Shipment of invited horses will be arranged and paid for by the JCSA. In addition, costs for stables, fodder, and
farrier will also be covered.
APPOINTED SHIPPERS:
EUROPE & MIDDLE/FAR EAST IMPORTATION OF HORSES INTO THE KSA
Luck Greayer Bloodstock Shipping Ltd Conditions for the importation into KSA of horses to compete
CONTACTS: at the 2021 Saudi Cup International Races and return to their
country of origin:
James MacEwan
Mobile: +447502990628 Horses from all countries will be required to meet, as a
E-mail: minimum, the KSA temporary import conditions* appropriate
macewan@lgbloodstock.com to the country of origin. See Conditions below.
Lucy Greayer In addition, horses from North and South America will have to
Mobile: +447786023375 be vaccinated or blood tested for EEE/WEE in order to meet
E-mail: European Union transit conditions.
lucy@lgbloodstock.com
Whilst in the KSA, International Racehorses will be stabled
USA AND CANADA in Regional Groups, in designated Isolation Stables, separately
from local horses. Access will be restricted.
Mersant International
CONTACTS: Horses will be isolated, disease tested, vaccinated, and treated
as necessary to allow them to return to the country of origin or
Chris Santarelli to any other nominated country to which the connections wish
Phone: +1 917 561 2890 to send them. See also Conditions, regarding return conditions.
E-mail:
chriss@mersant.com All horses are required to be in KSA by 12 noon on Wednesday
February 17.
QUARANTINE MANAGER
Feargal Cooper
E-mail:
fcooper@thesaudicup.com.sa
37POST ARRIVAL RECOVERY PERIOD EQUINE ENCEPHALOMYELITIS
Note: After arrival in KSA, horses will be restricted American horses must be vaccinated, or blood tested, for
to the allocated compound at the quarantine facility EEE/WEE in order to meet European Union transit
for 48 hours, post arrival, if they have travelled requirements - details can be obtained from the relevant
more than six hours stable door to stable door. If a USA/Canadian veterinary authorities.
horse has travelled less than six hours, they will be Note: horses must not be vaccinated against Venezuelan
confined to the barn area for 12 hours. They will not Equine Encephalomyelitis within 6 months prior to
be allowed access to the training tracks during this export. Discuss this with your veterinarian as some EEE/
time. These rules are intended to reduce the risk WEE vaccines have a VEE component.
of respiratory disease developing in the horses and
possibly spreading to earlier arrivals. Each compound RETURN CONDITIONS
has a walking area. Please note; the conditions below are for horses returning
*Import Conditions applicable to all horses from the directly to the country of origin (the country from
northern hemisphere. which they were exported to KSA). Horses returning to
a country other than the country of origin may have to
1. No pre-export isolation is required
meet different conditions. The official shipping agents
2. All horses will require certain blood tests will be able to advise on this.
(negative) within 30 days of export to meet KSA
Import conditions. This may vary from country of ALL HORSES - INSECTICIDE TREATMENT
export. In order to meet most countries' return conditions and KSA
3. All horses must have received, during the 90 days temporary import protocols all horses must be treated with
immediately prior to export but not within 14 days: an approved insecticide/repellent every time they leave the
Either, two primary vaccinations against Equine stables for training. The products approved for use in KSA
Influenza, between 21 and 42 days apart with the contain pyrethroids and have been used for several years
same vaccine. without problem. If trainers know of any problems related
Or, to the use of such products on their horses, they should
advise JCSA prior to horses being shipped so alternative
a booster vaccination against equine influenza which
products can be considered and obtained.
was given within 12 months of a certified primary
course, or within 12 months of a certified booster i) American horses that remain in KSA for less than 60
vaccination where it and any previous booster days may return to the USA immediately after their last
vaccinations, had been administered annually within race but are required to complete seven days USDA post
a regular 12-month period since the primary course. import quarantine. They may also have to be blood tested
All vaccinations need to be certified. in order to meet EU transit requirements.
For KSA import purposes a primary course of ii) EU horses that remain in KSA for less than 30 days may
vaccinations against equine influenza will be return to the EU immediately after their last race, without
considered to consist of at least two doses of the additional quarantine or testing.
same vaccine between 21 and 42 days apart. If the horse is not returning directly to your home country
Original certification showing all relevant after the race, please discuss with the appointed shipping
38 vaccinations must travel with the horse. agent on the various logistics and certification required.ISOLATION BARNS
There are 16 barns of six boxes each in the Isolation
Stable area with a minimum of 50 meters between each
barn. Horse contact areas are double fenced with a five-
meter separation between the fences.
Each is an individual unit that is separated from the
other barns by mesh fencing with signs indicating that
this is a restricted area.
The Isolation barn is completely enclosed with vector
screening to prevent insects from entering the barn. This
reduces the chance of a disease spreading and provides a
comfortable environment for the horses.
Each box within the isolation barn measures
approximately 3.6 metres by 3.6 meters. The floor has a
nonslip rubberized surface with an open area protected
by vector screening over the breezeway to allow plenty of
light and air into the barns.
Each barn has a large central breezeway, approximately
4 meters wide, to allow multiple horses to enter and
leave the barn at the same time and also with a very high
ceiling to produce a large volume barn.
Each separate barn is linked by a sand track to a light
work track. The entire isolation complex is approximately
400 meters (1/4 mile) from the main track.
Horses will be permitted to train on the main track,
both dirt and turf, at training times organized according
to the regional group to which the horse belongs.
Apart from the time of racing, all horses will be kept
separated in the regional groups.
39BIOSECURITY PROCEDURES FOR THE ISOLATION FACILITY
1. Only accredited visiting international stable 10. It is the trainers/representative’s responsibility to
personnel and essential JCSA employees will ensureallhorsesexercisingoutsidethebarnsarewiped
be allowed access to the isolation facility. No down with the insect repellent provided in each barn
children under 12 years old are permitted without prior to exiting the barns. Where required the daily
permission. treatment must be recorded and signed.
2. No animals, other than quarantine horses, may be 11. During exercise periods instructions of track
brought into the facility. marshals must be obeyed and a minimum 50 meters
3. No media (private photography of own horses and separation maintained between groups of horses.
personnel allowed). Failure to do so may result in a revision of export
requirements and an extended quarantine period.
4. A maximum of two registered owners per trainer
permitted during visiting hours of 6.00 to 10.30am 12. Safety vests and skull caps to be worn at all times
and 4 to 5.30pm. All owners must be accompanied when mounted in the Isolation Facility.
by a trainer or representative at all times. The JCSA 13. Horses and personnel must enter and leave the
reserves the right to refuse admission or expel from Isolation facilities through approved gateways.
the premises any person. 14. Any suspected contagious or infectious disease of
5. Only the trainer or in their absence, representative, people or horses must be reported immediately to
and grooms will be permitted access to horses in isolation management.
quarantine for the first 48 hours after arrival. 15. No smoking is permitted in the barns. Alcohol is
6. All visitors (not including trainers/grooms) must not permitted in KSA.
wear protective clothing provided, wash hands 16. All persons attending horses in the facility are
before and after entry to the barn and sign the subject to the Rules and Regulations of the JCSA.
visitors record forms. Trainers and Grooms will not
17. The trainer or representative must monitor and
have access to barns where they do not have horses.
record their horse’s temperature daily and ideally in
7. Only official accredited vehicles allowed in isolation both the morning and the afternoon.
area.
8. Only medications and treatments issued and/or
approved by JCSA Equine Hospital (REH) are
permitted. Only REH or REH approved vets and
therapists are allowed to treat horses. REH vets
will be prepared to liaise and work with home vets
when required.
9. Vector screens must be closed at all times and only
opened for the entry/exit of horses.
40SHIPPING ARRANGEMENTS OF ALL
INVITED RUNNERS. FEED & EQUIPMENT
All shipping arrangements will be co-ordinated You will need to bring your feed with the horses for
through Luck Greayer Bloodstock Shipping Ltd and the period you are in KSA. You will need to submit
their appointed shipping agents. seven full working days prior to your departure:
For the international horses invited to run on Saudi • Completed list of the feed with full description
Cup weekend, The JCSA will pay or provide for: name of manufacture.
The following expenses for overseas horses, for the • Completed list of ingredients – amount (weight) –
duration of their stay in KSA prior to and including the number of pieces
running of all races on the Saudi Cup programme: • Completed detailed itemized packing list of all
a) Fodder (timothy hay, alfalfa) bedding (shavings), equipment you will bring.
water (bottled) and basic horse care products. Equipment will be limited to 150 Kgs per horse.
b) Shoeing (non-therapeutic) When tack and equipment cannot be accommodated
on the pallet, all additional goods must fit into a LD3
Please note that horses travelling from GCC countries
container. The JCSA reserve the right to carry out
will receive a travel allowance based on the current
random inspections of all trainers’ equipment during
commercial rate as determined by the Saudi Cup.
their time in Riyadh.
All horses’ travel subsidy will be based on two per
NO Prohibited substances – alcohol – medicine or
pallet, sharing a stall and a half. If a horse requires their
veterinary products.
own pallet this will be subject to space availability and
will be payable by the owner. All horses must travel with their passport and any
other official identification papers, which must be
Horses from the same region will, as far as possible,
availableforinspectionandcollectionbytheveterinary
travel on the same flights.
authorities upon their arrival at the isolation barns.
The JCSA will arrange and cover the normal costs These documents will be endorsed and returned prior
of return transport by road from the home stable to to the horses’ departure from KSA.
departure airport and return air transportation to
All requested documents must be submitted to the
country of origin based. The subsidy terminates on
shippers in a timely manner where time frames are
landing if they travel onto another race. Any change
requested. Trainers are to ensure these are fully
from the transport arrangement suggested by The JCSA
which incurs additional cost will be at the owner’s completed and eligible. The Packing List for Feed
expense. & Equipment MUST be fully itemized and trainers
will be accountable for each item.
The JCSA and its transport agents will not be liable for
any death, injury or illness to any invited horses during
transportation to and from KSA or while in KSA.
The JCSA or its agents, will not be responsible for horse
insurance.
The JCSA will not provide any local horse to serve as a
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companion horse.MEDICATION, TESTING & SAFETY
PRE-EMBARKATION, MEDICATION INSPECTION/HISTORY
DECLARATION AND INSPECTION 1. The Pre-Travel Veterinary History Declaration
All trainers must complete medication declaration The veterinary history declaration must:
forms MDF1 (A & B) and the Veterinary Information • Disclose all relevant recent veterinary history including
document(provided)forinvitedhorsespriortoshipping. routine and ongoing medications;
There is a continuation form MDF 2 which will need • Disclose previous episodes of the appearance of blood
to be completed for any further treatments given to the at both nostrils;
horse after completion of MDF 1 and upon arrival into • Disclose previous episodes of cardiac arrhythmias
the quarantine barn. IF NO MEDICATIONS HAVE including atrial fibrillation;
BEEN ADMINISTERED A NIL RETURN IS • Provide details of previous surgeries performed
STILL REQUIRED FOR BOTH FORMS. including but not limited to orthopaedic fracture repair
and upper respiratory tract surgeries; and
POTENTIALLY LONG ACTING
• If appropriate, provide diagnostic images to document
MEDICATIONS known pre-existing conditions and abnormalities.
Any of the following long acting medications • Confirm that the influenza vaccination is compliant
administered within six (6) months prior to departure with the requirements for the Saudi Cup races and
for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) are to be travel requirements.
recorded on MDF1A: bisphosphonates, including 2. The Veterinary Inspection (TREATING VET)
“Tildren”, corticosteroids, hormones, procaine This is to be completed between 5 and 10 days prior to
penicillin and any other depot preparations and departure by the regular treating veterinarian. This is
implants. The trade name, generic drug name, dose, to be recorded on the veterinary information certificate
route of administration and last date of administration provided and returned to vet@thesaudicup.com.sa
must be recorded on the form. A nil return is required - The report is to include assessment of:
if no long-acting medications have been administered. • General health and freedom from evidence of infectious
or contagious diseases
ALL OTHER MEDICATIONS • Palpation of the musculoskeletal system.
All other medications should be noted on MDF1B • An examination in hand including a trot-up on a firm
when administered within four weeks (28 days) of the level surface.
horse departing for the KSA, even if the medication • A video recording of the trot up both away from
is not considered to be a prohibited substance in your and towards the camera on a loose rein examined on
home country. A nil return is required if no medication a firm and level surface. This is to be forwarded to
has been administered. the veterinary team via WhatsApp or email
using these contact details. +966 55 1500 523 or
42 vet@thesaudicup.com.sa© JCSA/Douglas DeFelice
43© JCSA/Mahmoud Khalid 44
3. The Veterinary Inspection (APPOINTED VET) PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES
All invited horses will also be subject to a pre-travel veterinary inspection AND MEDICATION RULES
by a JCSA approved veterinary surgeon before its departure to the KSA, All horses will be subject to testing
irrespective of the country in which the horse is located at the time. for “prohibited substances” in
Every effort will be made to complete this inspection within the 5-day accordance with the requirements set
window prior to departure. The purpose of this inspection is to ensure out in Article 6 of the International
that the horse is not suffering from any apparent problems, which could Agreement of the International
possibly: Federation of Horseracing
• Jeopardise its chances of competing in its race Authorities (IFHA), and as bound
• Have an adverse effect on its performance in its race by the Racing Rules of the Jockey
• Cause it to finish lame or suffer an injury during the race Club of Saudi Arabia (JCSA Rules).
• Adversely affect its health during travel Horses are tested for the presence of
“prohibited substances” through the
The inspection, as a minimum, requires the horse to be trotted in-
routine collection of both pre-and
hand on a firm flat surface and to undergo palpation of its locomotor
post-race blood and urine samples.
structures, and include an inspection of its feet and the manner in
which it is shod. A prohibited substance is considered
Elective testing will be available to connections wishing to pre-test to be any substance that is capable
their horses prior to shipment, this will be covered at their own of acting directly or indirectly
expense. on any of the mammalian body
systems, consistent with the model
Upon arrival into KSA, all horses will have blood and hair samples
definition in Article 6 of the
taken for analysis for prohibited substances, including those substances
that are prohibited at all times and those that are considered to have a IFHA International Agreement.
legitimate therapeutic use. A prohibited substance means a
substance (including its metabolites,
4. The Veterinary Inspection (IN RIYADH)
isomers and artifacts) which falls
All horses competing in the Saudi Cup race meeting (Saturday 20th into any of the categories specified in
Feb 2021) to include the horses running in the International Jockeys these rules and/or as listed by JCSA
Challenge races and Saudi International Handicap (Friday 19th Feb
from time to time.
2021) will be subject to veterinary inspections prior to their race by a
JCSA appointed veterinarian. The examination will include a trot up in
hand on a firm level surface and may also include an examination under
tack at the trot. Routine exercise will be monitored by the appointed
JCSA appointed veterinarian. Further examination procedures may
be performed to help assess the musculoskeletal system to quantify
potential risk. Connections of all horses are obliged to cooperate with
this process. The club reserves the right to refuse any horse to run if it
is deemed a risk to itself, other horses in the field, riders or the public. 45The JCSA gives notice that the following are prohibited substances:
(1) Substances capable at any time of causing either directly or indirectly an action or effect, or both an action
and effect, within one or more of the following mammalian body systems:-
(a) the nervous system (e) the urinary system (i) the immune system, except for
licensed vaccines
(b) the cardiovascular system (f) the reproductive system
(j) the endocrine system
(c) the respiratory system (g) the musculoskeletal system
(k) endocrine secretions and their
(d) the digestive system (h) the blood system synthetic counterparts
(2) Substances falling within, but not limited to, the following categories:
acidifying agents antinauseants hormones) and their synthetic
adrenergic blocking agents antineoplastic agents counterparts
adrenergic stimulants antipsychotic agents hypnotics
agents affecting calcium and bone antipyretics hypoglycaemic agents
metabolism antirheumatoid agents hypolipidaemic agents
alcohols antispasmodic agents immunomodifiers
alkalinising agents antithrombotic agents masking agents
anabolic agents muscle relaxants
antitussive agents
anaesthetic agents narcotic analgesics
bloodcoagulants
neuromuscular agents
analgesics bronchodilators
plasma volume expanders
antiangina agents bronchspasm relaxants
respiratory stimulants
antianxiety agents buffering agents
sedatives
antiarrhythmic agents central nervous system stimulants
stimulants
anticholinergic agents cholinergic agents
sympathomimetic amines
anticoagulants corticosteroids
tranquillisers
anticonvulsants depressants vasodilators
antidepressants diuretics vasopressor agents
antiemetics erectile dysfunction agents vitamins administered by injection
antifibrinolytic agents fibrinolytic agents oxygen carriers
antihistamines haematopoietic agents agents that directly or indirectly
antihypertensive agents haemostatic agents affect or manipulate gene
anti-inflammatory agents hormones (including trophic expression
46(3) Metabolites, artifacts and isomers of the Prohibited Substances prescribed by Sub-Rules (1) and (2) of this Rule.
Threshold levels
The JCSA gives notice that the following substances are 0.055 microgram free and conjugated testosterone per
also deemed to be prohibited substances when present millilitre in urine from fillies and mares (unless in foal)
above these thresholds: Only levels above the thresholds shall be taken as positive.
• Prednisolone - 0.01 microgram free prednisolone per For the purpose of the Saudi Cup Races, the following
millilitre in urine classifications also apply:
• Total carbon dioxide – see section on TC02 testing and Substances prohibited at all times:
alkanising agents below Substances that have no legitimate justification for use
• Arsenic – 0.3 microgram total arsenic per millilitre in in racehorses at any time under a zero-tolerance policy.
urine They include but are not limited to:
• Total cobalt at a mass concentration of 0.1 micrograms • Non-approved substances - any substance not
per millilitre in urine or 0.025 microgram total cobalt addressed by any of the subsequent classes of
(free and protein bound) per millilitre in plasma substances, and which has no current approval by
• Boldenone – 0.015 micrograms free and conjugated any government regulatory authority for veterinary
boldenone per millilitre in urine from male horses use, or any substance not universally recognised by
(other than geldings) veterinary regulatory authorities as valid veterinary
• Dimethyl sulphoxide – 15 micrograms per millilitre in therapeutic treatment.
urine or 1 microgram per millilitre in plasma • Anabolic agents:
• In male horses other than geldings, 0.045 microgram (a) anabolic androgenic steroids
free and glucuroconjugated 5α-estrane-3β, 17α-diol (b) other anabolic agents, including but not limited to
per millilitre in urine when, at the screening stage, the selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs)
free and glucuroconjugated 5α-estrane-3β, 17α-diol (c) beta-2 agonists, unless the substance is prescribed by
exceeds the free and glucuroconjugated 5(10)-estrene- a veterinarian as a bronchodilator at the appropriate dose
3β, 17α-diol in urine • Peptide hormones, growth factors and related
• Hydrocortisone – 1 microgram hydrocortisone per substances:
millilitre in urine (a) erythropoiesis-stimulating agents, including but not
limited to erythropoietin (EPO), epoetin alfa, epoetin
• Methoxytyramine – 4 micrograms free and conjugated
beta, darbepoetin alfa, and methoxypolyethylene glycol-
3-methoxytyramine per millilitre in urine
epoetin beta, peginesatide, hypoxia inducible factor
• Salicylic acid – 750 micrograms salicylic acid per (HIF) stabilisers and HIF activators
millilitre in urine or 6.5 micrograms per millilitre in (b) growth hormones and growth hormone releasing
plasma factors, insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), and other
• Testosterone – 0.02 microgram free and conjugated growth factors
testosterone per millilitre in urine from geldings, or (c) synthetic proteins and peptides and synthetic
100 picograms free testosterone per millilitre in plasma analogues of endogenous proteins and peptides not
from geldings, fillies and mares (unless in foal), or registered for medical or veterinary use
47• Hormones and metabolic modulators: The JCSA also accepts the following Asian Screening
(a) aromatase inhibitors Limits for controlling Firocoxib, Ketoprofen and
(b) selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMS) Dantrolene in plasma:
and other anti-estrogenic substances * Firocoxib: 2ng/mL in plasma.
(c) agents modifying myostatin function, including but * Dantrolene: 0.1 ng/mL of 5-hydroxydantrolene in
not limited to myostatin inhibitors plasma.
(d) insulins * Ketoprofen: 2 ng/mL in plasma under the condition of
(e) peroxisome proliferator activated receptor δ (PPARδ) a single IV or oral dose.
agonists, including but not limited to GW 1516 The JCSA also accepts the IFHA residue limits for
(f) AMPK activators, including but not limited to the control of Feed Contaminants and Environmental
AICAR (5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide-1-β-D-
Substances as set out at: https://www.ifhaonline.org/
ribofuranoside)
default.asp?section=IABRW&area=18
(g) other agents that directly or indirectly affect or
manipulate gene expression. TCO2 testing and alkalinising agents
• Allosteric effectors of haemoglobin, including but not The JCSA has stringent procedures for the testing
limited to ITPP (myo-inositol trispyrophosphate) of total carbon dioxide (TCO2) in blood samples
• Venoms of any species or derivatives thereof taken pre-race. There are clear restrictions on the pre-
• Oxygen carriers race administration of alkalinising agents which are
• Any other substances with a similar chemical structure highlighted in the Notices section of the JCSA Rules
or similar biological effect(s) to the substances listed and set out below.
above. The following TCO2 testing procedures will apply for
Substances with a legitimate therapeutic use: horses competing in the Saudi Cup races:
This category includes substances that are “prohibited • Horses will be tested for TCO2 pre-race.
substances” but which are not included in the list of • Horses will be sampled 45-50 minutes before race
substances which are prohibited at all times. They are time – blood is taken and where analysis shows that
permitted for use on a horse in training but cannot be a horse has a level of between 36 mmol/L and 37
detected in a race day sample. These substances include
mmol/L, a second test is taken 10 minutes later.
anti-inflammatory agents licensed for use in horses, and
other medications used in the legitimate management of • If the second test is equal to or above 37 mmol/L the
conditions during training. horse is scratched. A third test is taken 30 minutes
Relevant international screening limits (ISLs) for later and if the TCO2 level is below the permitted
therapeutic substances in urine and plasma will apply level, no penalty is imposed on the trainer.
during the screening of samples from horses competing • A horse sent for a third test will also be sent for blood
in Saudi Cup Races. (See: https://www.ifhaonline.org/ sampling which will be taken in the normal manner
default.asp?section=IABRW&area=1 and https://www. to that which is already done on a race day under a
ifhaonline.org/default.asp?section=IABRW&area=6 ) secure chain of custody and this sample will be sent
for further testing for prohibited substances.
48JCSA Rules Notice • under the age of three years and six months as
ALKALINISING AGENTS determined by its recorded date of birth; and
1) A person must not administer an alkalinising agent, • on the day of the race or on any of the 30 days before
in any manner, to a horse which is engaged to run in the day of the race in which the horse is declared to
any race. run.
2) Any person who:
The bisphosphonate product administered must be
a) administers an alkalinising agent;
b) attempts to administer an alkalinising agent; licensed for use in horses in the country in which it is
c) causes an alkalinising agent to be administered; and/or being used and be administered in accordance with the
d) is a party to the administration of, or an attempt to label instructions. There must be a diagnosis determined
administer, an alkalinising agent, contrary to Article by a veterinary surgeon that supports the use of a
119 commits an offence and may be penalised. bisphosphonate as an appropriate treatment, and such
3) Where the Stewards are satisfied that a horse has, or treatment must be administered by a veterinary surgeon.
is likely to have been, administered any alkalinising
agent contrary to Article 119, the Stewards may Other restrictions
prevent the horse from starting in any relevant race. • Nebulisers are not allowed on race day.
4) Where a horse has been administered any alkalinising • Horses must not have been administered
agent contrary to Article 119, the horse may be extracorporeal shockwave therapy on the day of the
disqualified from any relevant race in which the horse race or on any five days before the day of the race in
competed. which the horse is declared to run.
5) For the purposes of Article 119, ‘alkalinising agent’:
• No medication will be permitted on race day.
a) means any substance that may elevate the plasma total
carbon dioxide (TCO2) of a horse when administered • Throat flushes, no matter how innocuous their
by any route; ingredients, are not accepted.
b) includes but is not limited to substances that are • The application of ice or chilled water to, or the use of
bicarbonates, citrates, succinates, acetates, propionates, whirlpool boots or similar systems on musculoskeletal
maleates, lactates and trometamol (THAM, Tris structures are only permitted in the trainers’ stables
Buffer or Trometamine) and also include products
on the morning of the race day, but are not permitted
marketed as urinary alkalinisers and hind gut buffers;
c) does not include substances: once the horse arrives in the race day stalls on the
that are alkalinising agents which are contained in racecourse prior to the horse running in a race.
commercial feeds and/or balanced commercial electrolyte For further information on prohibited substances,
supplements which when fed and consumed according to treatment and medication, please contact JCSA
the manufacturers’ recommendations for normal daily use veterinary officers:
have a negligible effect on plasma TCO2.
Dr Mike Shepherd
Specific requirements regarding bisphosphonates
The following Notice appears in the JCSA Rules: E-mail: mike.shepherd@rossdales.com
Any bisphosphonate is not to be administered to Dr Guy Alexander
a racehorse: E-mail: galexander@hesaudicup.com.sa
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