Dubai World Cup postponed amid coronavirus outbreak

Christophe Soumillon riding Thunder Snow wins the Dubai World Cup.

Thunder Snow’s victory was confirmed by a photo finish.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (L) receives the trophy after his horse Thunder Snow wins Dubai World Cup.

Coal Front, ridden by Jose Ortiz, wins the Group 2 Godolphin Mile at the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on March 30, 2019.

Christophe Lemaire riding Almond Eye celebrates after winning the Dubai Turf at the Dubai World Cup on March 30 in Dubai.

Julien Auge rides Al Shamoos during the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse on March 30, in Dubai.

XY Jet with jockey Emisael Jaramillo wins the $2.5-million Group 1 Dubai Golden Shaheen over 1200m in Dubai on March 30.

The Meydan Racecourse is reflected in a window during the Dubai World Cup on March 30. The Dubai World Cup is one of the highest endowed events in the horse racing calendar.

Jockey William Buick of Britain rides Old Persian on the way to win the Longines Dubai Sheema Classic race during the Dubai World Cup 2019 at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai.

Horses gallop into the first turn in the $2.5-million Group 2 UAE Derby over 1900m in Dubai.

A fan looks on during the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse on March 30 in Dubai.

William Buick riding Blue Point wins the Al Quoz Sprint during the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse on March 30 in Dubai.

Jockey Jose Ortiz on Coal Front reacts after winning the Godolphin Mile race during the Dubai World Cup 2019 at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai.

Jockey Tadhg O’Shea, right, rides AF Maher on the way to winning the Dubai Kahayla Classic race during the Dubai World Cup 2019 at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai.

Two fans take a selfie at the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse on March 30 in Dubai.

A groundsman prepares the course before a race during the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse on March 30 in Dubai.

Jockeys on their horses compete at the Dubai Kahayla Classic race during the Dubai World Cup 2019 at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai on March 30.

source: cnn.com