Most Indian turf clubs, licensed to hold horse races in their respective states, announced that they would not conduct any races until further notice. The decision was taken to aid the central and state governments' efforts to contain the Coronavirus threat.

The Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) stewards will meet today (Saturday) afternoon at the Mahalaxmi racecourse to discuss the issue, and there is a chance that Sunday's races at Mahalaxmi, for which the card has already been published on the RWITC website yesterday afternoon, may be called off. The decision is expected by later in the afternoon today.