Female spectators enjoy the Saudi Cup - in pictures

Women dressed up for the annual event at the King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh

Racegoers attend the Saudi Cup in Riyadh. AP

A woman enjoys the Saudi Cup. AP

Racegoers at the Saudi Cup in Riyadh. AP

Racegoers wait in the parade ring during the Saudi Cup. AP

Racegoers in the stands for the Saudi Cup 2022. Reuters

A racegoer watches horses in the parade ring while making a phone call. AP

A racegoer watches horses in the parade ring. AP

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