Magnitude, a 4-year-old American horse, won the 30th Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse. The race took place despite regional instability linked to the Iran war.
Ridden by Jose Ortiz and trained by Steve Asmussen, Magnitude led from the start and held off a strong challenge from Forever Young. The victory secured the $12 million first prize.
Forever Young, the Japanese contender and world’s best-rated horse, finished second after a determined late run. The race occurred amid the cancellation of other major regional sporting events.