Just six days from one of the richest racing days in the world, the Dubai World Cup and its stakes-laden card has been cancelled.
The World Cup had a big group of American-based handicap horses including Belmont Stakes winner Sir Winston, trained by Mark Casse.
From the Dubai Media Office:
To safeguard the health of all participants, the higher organising committee of the Dubai World Cup 2020 has decided to postpone 25th edition of the global tournament to next year.
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