The Saudi Arabia Royal Cup is a Grade 3 race for two-year-old horses held at Tokyo Racecourse over 1,600 meters on turf. The race was established in 2014 as the Icho Stakes and was renamed the Saudi Arabia Royal Cup in 2015 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Saudi Arabia.
Race Overview
| Race | Saudi Arabia Royal Cup |
|---|---|
| Grade | G3 |
| Racecourse | Tokyo Racecourse |
| Country | Japan |
| Surface | Turf |
| Distance | 1600m |
| Eligibility | 2-year-olds, open, weight-for-age |
| Date | October 10, 2026 |
| Race No. | 11 |
| Scheduled Start | 15:45 local time |
| Runners | Entries currently listed; final field to be confirmed |
| Total Prize Money | ¥68,000,000 |
Why International Bettors Follow
The Saudi Arabia Royal Cup is an important early-season two-year-old mile race in Japan. The race has often attracted promising young horses who go on to compete in major two-year-old races later in the season. Since 2016, the race has held Grade 3 status.
Betting Odds (Race Day)
Official race-day betting odds are not yet available. JRA betting odds should not be confused with international bookmaker odds. The odds table can be updated when reliable race-day odds become available.
Last updated: October 10, 2026(results)
| Horse | Stake |
|---|---|
| 1st:Agordino | 8.50 |
| 2nd:Satono Hakumai | 13.00 |
| 3rd:Figlio Solare | 2.05 |
| 4th:Groovens | 51.00 |
| 5th:Bell Wood Deep | 4.60 |
| 6th:Zip Spark | 10.00 |
| 7th:Eifer Marine | 23.00 |
| 8th:Ghibli | 26.00 |
| 9th:Demian | 7.00 |
| 10th:Nishino Toranosuke | 81.00 |
| 11th:Handsome | 21.00 |
Previous Year Result
| 1st | Ecolo Alba |
| 2nd | Galilea |
| 3rd | Zoroastro |
Historical Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Ecolo Alba |
| 2024 | Arte Veloce |
| 2023 | Gonbade Qabus |
| 2022 | Dolce More |
| 2021 | Command Line |
