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Team Asia Edges Europe by One Point to Lift Shergar Cup in Debut

Winning two races under the 15-10-7-5-3 system sealed Asia’s title on their first Shergar Cup outing.

Overview

  • In their first Shergar Cup appearance, Team Asia scored 68 points to Europe’s 67, with Great Britain & Ireland third on 62 and the Rest of the World on 55.
  • Suraj Narredu captained the team and secured a landmark win in the Stayers contest aboard Fireblade.
  • Ryusei Sakai contributed crucial points by steering Prince Of India to victory in the Sprint.
  • Europe salvaged late momentum with Delphine Santiago winning the Classic and Per-Anders Graberg taking the Mile, but closed just short.
  • Hugh Bowman earned the Alistair Haggis Silver Saddle for the second time after winning the opening Dash and achieving two further placings.