Great Britain and Ireland win Shergar Cup as Hong Kong finishes joint second
SCMP · 1 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago1 MIN
Summary
Great Britain and Ireland won the Shergar Cup at Ascot on Saturday, with Hong Kong putting up a valiant fight to finish joint second alongside Team Europe following a pair of race victories . The Hong Kong team made a dream start with two early wins, but ultimately fell short of the top spot .
Key Points
- Jerry Chau Chun-lok guided Tuco Salamanca to victory in the Shergar Cup Dash on his first ride at Ascot, giving Hong Kong a 1-2 finish in the opener .
- Luke Ferraris secured Hong Kong's second win in the second race of the day .
- Captain Vincent Ho Chak-yiu added a crucial second-place finish that helped secure the runner-up spot .
- The horse Tuco Salamanca came from towards the rear of the field, making steady progress before bursting to the front with a furlong to go .
- Tuco Salamanca won by 1½ lengths, defeating Gold Star Hero in the opening race .
Why It Matters
Hong Kong's strong showing at one of British racing's most prestigious international team events demonstrates the growing competitiveness of local jockeys on the world stage . The result will boost the profile of Hong Kong racing internationally and may lead to more invitations for local riders at major overseas meetings.
Hong Kong's strong showing at one of British racing's most prestigious international team events demonstrates the growing competitiveness of local jockeys on the world stage . The result will boost the profile of Hong Kong racing internationally and may lead to more invitations for local riders at major overseas meetings.