Saudi Cup Picks, Odds, and Betting Preview (Feb 14)

A massive $20 million purse will be up for grabs in the Middle East this weekend, as the 2026 Saudi Cup is set for Feb 14. A star-studded equine field will line up in Riyadh, and you can find the odds and our Saudi Cup picks here.

Saudi Cup: How to Watch

• When: Saturday, February 14, 2026 @ 12:30 PM ET
• Where: King Abdulaziz Racetrack, Riyadh
• How to Watch: FanDuel TV

Saudi Cup: Race Information & Records

Stat	Information
Race Distance	1,800 Metres
Most Successful Trainer	Yoshito Yahagi (2)
Most Successful Jockey	N/A
Purse	$20,000,000

Saudi Cup Odds

Horse	Odds
Forever Young	-125
Nysos	+275
Nevada Beach	+1000
Luxor Cafe	+1200
Sunrise Zipangu	+2500
Rattle N Roll	+2800
Tumbarumba	+3000
Other Selections	+3300

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Saudi Cup: Recent Winners

Year	Horse	Jockey	Trainer
2025	Forever Young	Ryusei Sakai	Yoshito Yahagi
2024	Senor Buscador	Junior Alvarado	Todd Fincher
2023	Panthalassa	Yutaka Yoshida	Yoshito Yahagi
2022	Emblem Road	Wigberto Ramos	Mitab Almulawah

Race Preview

World-class horse racing action is set for Saudi Arabia this weekend, as a $20 million purse has attracted runners from across the globe. A distance of 1,800 metres will be covered in the Saudi Cup, and Forever Young is firmly favored to retain his title.

The Japanese superstar has been one of the best horses in training throughout his career, and he finally delivered on the grandest stage at the end of last year when besting Sierra Leone and Fierceness to land the G1 Breeders’ Cup Classic. Goes well at this track, as he chases a historic second win in the Saudi Cup.

Nysos is another Breeders’ Cup winner that will take his chance in the race this Saturday. The Bob Baffert runner has shown stamina to land victories on his last two starts, which includes a win in the Dirt Mile. His staying ability will be tested to its fullest in this company.

Nevada Beach was only narrowly denied by Nysos in graded company on his latest start, and could be a major player if bringing his A-Game to Saudi Arabia. Brad Cox is also represented, but Bishops Bay will need to step up on what he has shown to this point in his career, which could be challenging for the exposed six-year-old.

Saudi Cup Picks

Forever Young is the star attraction this weekend, but Japanese-trained Luxor Café could provide the value in the betting.

The three-year-old looked like a standout Kentucky Derby contender last year after excellent wins in Japan over 1 1/8 miles, but he failed to fire at Churchill Downs. Bounced back from that disappointment with a win in graded company back on home dirt.

Best to forgive his latest effort when running below form, but if back to his very best, he could be the notable Japanese raider in big Grade Ones over the Classic distance throughout this season.

Free Pick:

• Luxor Café (+1400)