Aguardiano wins the 2026 Saudi Royal Cup in Tokyo

The horse Aguardiano won the 2026 Saudi Royal Cup at the Tokyo Racecourse in Japan. The race, held over a distance of 1600 meters for two-year-old colts, concluded with a formal ceremony attended by high-ranking officials.

Prince Salman bin Abdullah bin Salman bin Mohammed, CEO of the Saudi Arabian Horse Racing Club, presented the trophy to the winning owner. Additionally, Dr. Ghazi bin Zaqr, the Saudi Ambassador to Japan, honored trainer Eiji Nakadata and jockey Kazu Yokoyama for their achievement.

Prince Salman emphasized that the event serves as a model for exchanging expertise in equestrian sports and strengthens the strategic and historical bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Japan. He extended an invitation to representatives of the Japan Racing Association (JRA) to visit Riyadh on January 22, 2027, to attend the Japan Cup at the King Abdulaziz Equestrian Field.