EMBLEM ROAD sprang an 80-1 surprise when capturing the £7.4million Saudi Cup, the world’s richest race, in Riyadh.
Mishriff, last year’s impressive winner and sent off the favourite, had every chance before backpedalling two furlongs from home and finishing last of the 14 runners for the John and Thady Gosden partnership.
It was a remarkable performance from Emblem Road, partnered by Wigberto Ramos for local trainer Mitab Almulawah.