Suraj Narredu Named Captain for Team Asia in Shergar Cup 2025
Top Jockeys Shine at the 2023 Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup
The 2023 Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, a prestigious team-based horse racing event, saw the participation of some of the world's top jockeys. The event, launched in 2000, emphasizes excellence, diversity, and the unifying power of sport, attracting riders from Asia, Europe, Great Britain & Ireland, and the Rest of the World.
This year, the Asia team, led by Captain Suraj Narredu, emerged victorious. Narredu, a star Indian rider making his debut at the event, notably won the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Stayers race on Fireblade, contributing significantly to Asia's narrow victory overall.
Joining Suraj on Team Asia are Ryusei Saka, renowned for riding top horses like Shin Emperor and Forever Young, and Mirai Iwata, the 2023 World All-Star Jockeys’ title winner. Iwata, currently training in the UK, was recognized for his international success.
Hollie Doyle, a leading British jockey and four-time Shergar Cup participant, captained the Great Britain & Ireland team. Robbie Dolan, an Irish rider based in Australia, was a key competitor for Great Britain & Ireland, winning the Shergar Cup Challenge race aboard Night Breeze.
Hugh Bowman, an Australian jockey based in Hong Kong, was the leading rider at the Shergar Cup, winning the Silver Saddle for the second time. He won the opening race, the Dash, and earned a total of 32 points, outpacing other top jockeys. Karis Teetan, captain of the Rest of the World team, also made a notable impact with a third-place finish on Venture Capital in the opening race.
The winner of the Shergar Cup receives a share of a £500,000 (Rs 5.3 crore) purse. With such a competitive lineup, the event was a celebration of global talent, culture, and competition.
| Jockey | Team | Notable Achievements | |------------------|----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | Suraj Narredu | Asia (Captain) | Winner of Shergar Cup Stayers; Asia Team leader | | Ryusei Saka | Asia | Renowned for top horses like Shin Emperor & Forever Young | | Mirai Iwata | Asia | 2023 World All-Star Jockeys’ title winner | | Hollie Doyle | Great Britain & Ireland (Captain) | Four-time Shergar Cup participant | | Robbie Dolan | Great Britain & Ireland | Winner of Shergar Cup Challenge race | | Hugh Bowman | Rest of the World | Two-time Silver Saddle winner; multiple race wins | | Karis Teetan | Rest of the World (Captain) | Third place in Shergar Cup Dash race |
Ramesh Cidambi, Managing Director of an unspecified entity, is proud to support the continued growth of the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup. The event, with its unique team-based format, showcases the camaraderie and competition among the world's top jockeys.
As the 2023 Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup comes to a close, the focus now turns to the future, with anticipation building for next year's event and the chance to witness another exciting display of global horse racing talent.
The 2023 Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, a global event showcasing the unifying power of sport and diversity, witnessed the triumph of the Asia team led by Suraj Narredu, who won the Shergar Cup Stayers race. The victory was significant as Narredu is a star Indian rider making his debut at the event. The winner receives a share of a £500,000 purse, making it a highly competitive event. The event was celebrated for showcasing global talent and culture, with noticeable performances from jockeys like Mirai Iwata, the 2023 World All-Star Jockeys’ title winner, and Hollie Doyle, a four-time Shergar Cup participant from Great Britain & Ireland. The camaraderie and competition among the world's top jockeys, such as Hugh Bowman, a two-time Silver Saddle winner, and Karis Teetan, were a highlight of the event.
Ramesh Cidambi, Managing Director of an unspecified entity, expressed pride in supporting the continued growth of the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup. As the 2023 event comes to a close, attention now shifts to next year, with anticipation building for another exciting display of global horse racing talent.
