A field of 14 is officially set for the world’s richest horse race, the inaugural Saudi Cup (G1) at King Abdulaziz Racecourse. America’s Maximum Security is the expected favorite in Saturday’s $20 million race.

Post positions for the 1 1/8-mile race at King Abdulaziz Racecourse were drawn Wednesday and include a total of five American runners: Maximum Security, McKinzie, Mucho Gusto, Midnight Bisou and Tacitus.

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The race will air on Fox Sports 1 this Saturday with post time scheduled for 12:40 PM ET. 

Here’s a look at the field:

  1. Gold Dream
  2. Tacitus
  3. Benbatl
  4. North America
  5. Gronkowski
  6. Midnight Bisou
  7. Maximum Security
  8. Mucho Gusto
  9. McKinzie
  10. Chrysoberyl
  11. Great Scot
  12. Magic Wand
  13. Capezzano
  14. Mijack

This is an extremely good race with largest purse in the world. Get picks for the race here.

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