TAIF: Several key trials are taking place at King Khalid Racecourse this weekend with 2000 Guineas fourth Faal Khair (USA) and fifth Mhalhal (USA) set to clash once again in Saturday’s 1600m Taif Derby Prep.
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The ninth event on the 10-race card has assembled a field of 15 with Faal Khair bidding to continue on an upward curve following a successful season in Riyadh, peaking with his effort in the 2000 Guineas on Jan. 25.
Camilo Ospina’s mount is one of two in the race carrying the white stable colors of the Sons of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, and both he and Jeddah Beach are trained by Ahmed Mohamoud.
Mhalhal, representing Kuwaiti owner Sheikh Abdullah Homoud Al-Malek Al-Sabah, trainer Thamer Al-Daihani and Saudi Cup International Jockey Challenge-winning rider Mohammed Al-Daham, was another improver last season and is out to cement his claims on the Taif Derby on Aug. 23.
