Overview
- Great Britain & Ireland won the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup at Ascot on Saturday with 81 points, while Hong Kong and Europe tied for second on 62 and the Rest of the World finished on 39.
- Ryan Moore finished top rider after two wins on the card, claiming the Alistair Haggis Silver Saddle and providing the backbone of the home team’s score.
- Team Hong Kong competed for the first time as a standalone side and made a striking start when Jerry Chau won the Shergar Cup Dash and Luke Ferraris followed with victory in the Stayers, efforts that helped Hong Kong to a joint‑second finish.
- Bookmakers had heavily backed Great Britain & Ireland and made Moore favourite for the Silver Saddle before racing began, with pre‑race support shaped by final declarations and high‑profile rides.
- Trainers used the meeting to showcase targeted horses and pile riders into key races, with yards such as Ian Williams, Andrew Balding and William Haggas supplying multiple chances and influencing both team outcomes and betting markets.