DUBAI: The Saudi Arabia Royal Cup gets underway on Oct. 10 in Tokyo, marking the 11th partnership between the Japanese Racing Association and the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia. First held under the Saudi banner in 2015 when King Abdullah, who was then the crown prince, presented the trophy at Tokyo Racecourse to the winners. The event has since come to represent the close sporting and equestrian ties between the two countries. Open to 2-year-olds and carrying a purse of $502,000, the 1,600-meter t
