Saudi Cup: Female jockeys 'most welcome' at new $27m race meeting
Nicola Currie is a potential rider at the Saudi Cup, trainer Jamie Osborne has indicated Female jockeys will be encouraged to take part in a new $27m horse racing meeting in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Cup will be the world's richest race and is scheduled to take place in the nation's capital, Riyadh, on 29 February next year. Saudi Arabia's Prince Bandar said female jockeys would be "most welcome" - the country has faced criticism over its record on women's rights./ He told BBC Sport the event was part of efforts to "transform" the country. ...
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