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Magnitude wins Dubai Gold Cup after $12M race goes ahead despite the war in Iran
- Magnitude wins the Dubai World Cup, edging Forever Young in a €12 million prize race in Dubai.
- Jockey Jose Ortiz rode Magnitude to the victory at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai.
- Forever Young closed strong but finished a length behind Magnitude at the line.
- The race carried about €12 million in prize money for nine starters.
- The Dubai World Cup went ahead despite cancelations of other major regional events due to the Iran war.
- Owner Ron Winchell and trainer Scott Blasi were present with Magnitude after the victory.
- ASMussen-trained Magnitude led from the start, maintaining the lead into the home stretch.
- The event was held at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- The Dubai Gold Cup was described as the 30th running of the event.
- Coach Steve Asmussen achieved his second win in this race previously won by Curlin in 2008.
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