Emerging powers in Asia triumphantly claimed the Shergar Cup, outperforming European teams in a notable horse racing tournament
2021 Shergar Cup: Team Asia Takes the Victory by a Narrow Margin
The 2021 Shergar Cup, an international jockeys' competition held at Ascot, saw a thrilling finish as Team Asia clinched victory by the narrowest possible margin. This marked their first appearance in the competition and they managed to edge out the European team, who have been one of the strongest contenders in this annual event.
Captain of Team Asia, Suraj Narredu, led the charge with a notable win in the stayers' race on Fireblade. His family has been his biggest support, providing him the motivation to excel in this prestigious competition. Narredu's impressive performance earned him the ride of the day accolade.
Ryusei Sakai, another prominent jockey for Team Asia, rode Prince Of India to a second win for their team in the 6f sprint. Their consistent showing across the six races proved crucial in securing the victory.
On the other hand, Europe closed the gap to just ten points going into the Shergar Cup Mile, indicating a fierce competition. However, the final results of the individual races are not available for the 2021 edition.
Hugh Bowman, a well-known name in the racing world, won the Silver Saddle award for most points accumulated in the competition. His win with Vintage Clarets in the Dash race was his first British win since 2011. Delphine Santiago landed the penultimate race on Tenability for Europe, resulting in a 1-2 finish and earning 25 points.
Unfortunately, Katie Davies, known from the Netflix series Race For The Crown, did not win a race but enjoyed the atmosphere of the event. Hollie Doyle, Joanna Mason, Delphine Santiago, and Katie Davies were well represented female jockeys across the teams.
The Shergar Cup did not feature a Ladies team this year. For more detailed results and information on the 2021 Shergar Cup, official Ascot or Shergar Cup archival race results would be the best sources.
Team Asia's victory in the 2021 Shergar Cup, despite being a narrow margin, marked an impressive debut for them in the international horse-racing competition at Ascot. The Asia team, led by Captain Suraj Narredu, secured two race wins, with Fireblade in the stayers' race and Prince Of India in the 6f sprint, thanks to their consistent racing performances.
