The colt beat out American horse Charlatan to land the world"s most valubale race RIYADH: Saudi-owned Mishriff won the $20 million Saudi Cup on Saturday at Riyadh"s King Abdulaziz Racetrack. The colt beat out American horse Charlatan to land the world"s most valubale race. The John Gosden-trained horse, which is owned by Prince A A Faisal, ran the perfect race over nine furlongs as the two American rivals, Charlatan and Knicks Go, battled it out in the early stages. Jockey David Egan was able to stay with them and push on as they turned for home. Charlatan, ridden by Mike Smith came into the race as a heavy favourite, but in the end could not hold off supreme ride by Egan on the 4-year-old Mishriff. Great Scott, ridden by Saudi jockey Adel Alfouraidi, came in a distant third. READ MORE: Hollie Doyle makes history by becoming first ever female winner on Saudi Cup day “It’s a privilege to be connected with such a class horse, I’d like to thank Prince Faisal, John Gosden, all his team back in Newmarket,” said the winning jockey, minutes after securing the $10 million top prize. “Everyone in connection with this horse has done a great job.” “Going into the race I didn’t feel any pressure, it was just like going out on a normal race,” Egan added. “It’s only when you pass the line, it all sinks and you realise what a big deal it is.” Speaking via Zoom from Newmarket, Gosden said: “David rode a positive race and in the end basically outstayed the Amerecan horses on what wasn’t a crazy pace.”