Overview
- Magnitude won Saturday's Dubai World Cup in 2:04.38 with Jose Ortiz up as Steven Asmussen earned his second title.
- The win denied odds‑on favorite Forever Young, ridden by Ryusei Sakai, the Saudi Cup–Dubai World Cup double and the all‑time earnings mark, with Meydaan third.
- The meeting went ahead as the region faced Iranian missile and drone attacks, the UAE’s first major outdoor international event since hostilities flared on February 28.
- Heavy rain and flooding in the days before the race led officials to seal the dirt track and close Friday training, and fireworks were canceled as the full nine‑race card still ran.
- More than 100 horses from several countries competed for $30.5 million in purses, and crowds returned to Meydan for the 30th running after travel snarls and heightened security checks.