Super Saturday card staged in Dubai despite Middle East worries

Nick Robson, Press Association Sat, 28 February 2026 at 6:07 pm UTC·3 min read Meydan’s Super Saturday card in Dubai took place despite military action in the Middle East. US and Israeli forces attacked Iran on Saturday morning in what the two countries described as a “pre-emptive” strike against a Tehran government intent on developing nuclear weapons.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The attack prompted retaliation from Iran, with missiles reported to have targeted Israel and countries across the Middle East. Veteran racing broadcaster Derek Thompson was at Meydan – for what is the last big meeting in Dubai before World Cup night on March 28 – and said “bangs and flashes” were...