RACING: Sakhee's  Dubai World Cup prep race has been put back by 72 hours after the death of a member of the ruling Maktoum family.

Last night's racing at Nad Al Sheba was called off as a mark of respect for Sheikh Rashid bin Maktoum Al Maktoum who died in an accident.

So the conditions race in which Sakhee is to compete and the Moonshell Mile have been transferred to Sunday's card, which will now feature nine races.

The Sheikh was a racehorse owner in Dubai and his Aslaaf was one of the five horses due to oppose Sakhee in the 10-furlong contest on dirt.

Sakhee will be having his first run since he was narrowly beaten in the Breeders' Cup Classic last October as a warm-up for the Dubai World Cup.

Hors La Loi III returned to winning ways in the Axminster Carpets Hurdle at Wincanton yesterday, coming from off the pace to beat Copeland by three and a half lengths. He is now 14 to 1 for the Champion Hurdle.