The newly created Saudi Cup in February 2020 will offer a purse of $20 million with a first prize of $10 million.
The newly created Saudi Cup in February 2020 will offer a purse of $20 million with a first prize of $10 million.
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The Pegasus World Cup was the richest horse race in 2018, with an improved prize fund of $16 million. The event was re-imagined for 2019 with a reduced pot of $9M for the dirt race and $7M for a separate turf race.
Eye-popping prizes —
The Pegasus World Cup was the richest horse race in 2018, with an improved prize fund of $16 million. The event was re-imagined for 2019 with a reduced pot of $9M for the dirt race and $7M for a separate turf race.
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The $12 million Dubai World Cup was usurped by the Pegasus, but still offers an eye-watering $7.2 million for the winner. Godolphin's Thunder Snow won in 2018 and 2019.
Dubai World Cup —
The $12 million Dubai World Cup was usurped by the Pegasus, but still offers an eye-watering $7.2 million for the winner. Godolphin's Thunder Snow won in 2018 and 2019.
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Now considered Australia's richest race, The Everest is also the world's richest race over turf with the prize pot almost $10M. The race's prize fund is set to rise even further in 2020.<br />
The Everest —
Now considered Australia's richest race, The Everest is also the world's richest race over turf with the prize pot almost $10M. The race's prize fund is set to rise even further in 2020.
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Considered by many as the unofficial fourth leg of the prestigious Triple Crown, the Breeders' Cup Classic is the second richest race in North America. The prize pot is $6 million with the winner scooping just over half.
Breeders' Cup Classic —
Considered by many as the unofficial fourth leg of the prestigious Triple Crown, the Breeders' Cup Classic is the second richest race in North America. The prize pot is $6 million with the winner scooping just over half.
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Europe's richest race is the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, the epitome of Parisian chic at the revamped Longchamp racecourse. In 2018, the winner earned $3.2 million out of a fund of $5.6M. Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori (pictured) holds the record for most race wins (six), including dual triumphs on Enable.
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe —
Europe's richest race is the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, the epitome of Parisian chic at the revamped Longchamp racecourse. In 2018, the winner earned $3.2 million out of a fund of $5.6M. Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori (pictured) holds the record for most race wins (six), including dual triumphs on Enable.
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Inaugurated in 1981, the Japan Cup is the country's richest horse race. Home-grown talent has flourished at the event -- since 2018, every winning trainer and owner has come from Japan. Almond Eye is the reigning champion, clinching $2.7 million.
Japan Cup —
Inaugurated in 1981, the Japan Cup is the country's richest horse race. Home-grown talent has flourished at the event -- since 2018, every winning trainer and owner has come from Japan. Almond Eye is the reigning champion, clinching $2.7 million.
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It may have been overtaken as Australia's richest race but the Melbourne Cup remains a prestigious event. The prize pot is about $5.2 million with this year's winner collecting $2.8 million.
Melbourne Cup —
It may have been overtaken as Australia's richest race but the Melbourne Cup remains a prestigious event. The prize pot is about $5.2 million with this year's winner collecting $2.8 million.
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Carrying a prize fund of $4 million, the Breeders' Cup Turf is a showpiece event in the US. Winning connections claim a cool $2.2M.
Breeders' Cup Turf —
Carrying a prize fund of $4 million, the Breeders' Cup Turf is a showpiece event in the US. Winning connections claim a cool $2.2M.
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The Kentucky Derby is an exhilarating mile-and-a-quarter dash on dirt, dubbed "the most exciting two minutes in sports." The winner of the iconic race clinches $1.425 million.
Kentucky Derby —
The Kentucky Derby is an exhilarating mile-and-a-quarter dash on dirt, dubbed "the most exciting two minutes in sports." The winner of the iconic race clinches $1.425 million.
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The historic Epsom Derby is a sporting and cultural event on the UK social calendar with a prize pot for owners of about $1.9 million with the winner bagging just over $1M.
Epsom Derby —
The historic Epsom Derby is a sporting and cultural event on the UK social calendar with a prize pot for owners of about $1.9 million with the winner bagging just over $1M.
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