The coronavirus pandemic has caused the cancellation of the $35million Dubai World Cup card at Meydan next Saturday. Dubai Racing Club bosses were adamant that the glittering nine-race programme would take place behind closed doors – despite the UAE government’s move on Thursday to suspend all sporting events in a bid to combat the spread of COVID-19.
But a statement from the government of Dubai’s media office yesterday read: “To safeguard the health of all participants, the higher organising committee of the Dubai World Cup 2020 has decided to postpone the 25th edition of the global tournament to next year.” Dubai Racing Club executive director Frank Gabriel also added: “We want to do what is best by everyone and it’s a decision we have to