14:45 Ascot 08 Aug 2026
Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Challenge
Handicap | GBBPlus Race | Class 2 | 4YO plus
Winner £41,803 - 10 ran
chased leaders, closed 3f out, soon pushed along, led well over 1f out, ridden and faced challenges over 1f out, stayed on gamely
went to post early, mid-division, improved on outer 3f out, went second under 2f out, soon pushed along and pressed leader, kept on one pace final furlong
slowly away, in rear, switched to outer well over 2f out, pushed along and stayed on from well over 1f out, every chance 1f out, no extra
prominent on outer, pushed along 2f out, kept on, not pace to challenge
wore red hood to post, mid-division, pushed along 2f out, stayed on, always held
towards rear, pushed along 2f out, kept on, no impression
led, headed well over 1f out and pushed along, soon weakened
wore red hood to post, handy, pushed along and dropped away 2f out
front mid-division, saddle slipped shortly after start, lost position quickly 3f out, in rear when eased 2f out
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Post-Race Reaction: 8th Aug 2026
Future Form
| Type | Stats | Type | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | 5 runs, 0 wins (0 horses), 2 placed, 3 unplaced | Next time out | 4 runs, 0 wins, 1 placed, 3 unplaced |
| Class analysis | 1 run up in class, 0 wins, 0 placed, 1 unplaced | Ratings check | Highest winning OR: 0; Highest placed OR: 89 |
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £102.34 (6, 8) |
| Tricast | £2,714.36 (6, 8, 5) |
| Win | £7.50 (6) |
| Place | £1.95 (6), £4.25 (8), £7.70 (5) |
| Swinger | £30.95 (5, 6), £63.30 (5, 8), £14.30 (6, 8) |
| Exacta | £97.70 (6, 8) |
| Trifecta | £2,907.40 (6, 8, 5) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good to Firm | 10 | Night Breeze | 10 | 5 | 9 6 | 86 | 4-41532 | 28 days | Ian Williams (102 miles) | Robbie Dolan | 11/ 4 | 2:35.13 |
| 2024 | Good | 10 | Insanity | 1 | 4 | 9 8 | 91 | 153P-12 | 15 days | A King (47 miles) | Rachel King | 9/ 2 | 2:30.61 |
| 2023 | Good to Soft | 10 | Scampi | 1 | 5 | 9 6 | 92 | 516526 | 28 days | A M Balding (33 miles) | Saffie Osborne | 11/ 2 | 2:34.14 |
| 2022 | Good to Firm | 10 | Pride Of Priory | 5 | 4 | 9 11 | 92 | 11-0011 | 14 days | W J Haggas (100 miles) | Kieran Shoemark | 3/ 1 | 2:35.88 |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 10 | Graphite | 6 | 7 | 9 5 | 92 | 22-0842 | 28 days | T Kent (100 miles) | David Egan | 18/ 1 | 2:35.73 |
| 2019 | Good | 10 | Indianapolis | 10 | 4 | 9 7 | 95 | 37-2684 | 35 days | J G Given (167 miles) | Mark Zahra | 7/ 1 | 2:33.40 |
| 2018 | Good | 10 | Genetics | 1 | 4 | 9 2 | 84 | 364121 | 32 days | A M Balding (33 miles) | A Starke | 9/ 1 | 2:32.12 |
| 2017 | Good to Soft | 10 | Great Hall | 4 | 7 | 9 10 | 91 | 660356 | 14 days | M Quinn (100 miles) | Fran Berry | 12/ 1 | 2:37.18 |
| 2016 | Good to Firm | 10 | Mistiroc | 6 | 5 | 9 9 | 91 | 24-8871 | 29 days | J & S Quinn (227 miles) | Martin Harley | 12/ 1 | 2:31.74 |
| 2015 | Good to Firm | 10 | Missed Call | 2 | 5 | 9 8 | 88 | 4717-36 | 50 days | J R Fanshawe (100 miles) | Emma Wilson | 7/ 1 | 2:33.51 |
| 2014 | Good | 10 | Semeen | 7 | 5 | 9 2 | 88 | 1131-47 | 53 days | L M Cumani (100 miles) | Tom Queally | 6/ 1 | 2:35.33 |
| 2013 | Good | 10 | Star Lahib | 5 | 4 | 9 11 | 92 | 631218 | 28 days | C & M Johnston (243 miles) | I Mendizabal | 5/ 1 | 2:31.34 |
| 2012 | Good to Firm | 10 | Viking Storm | 8 | 4 | 9 8 | 89 | 238-141 | 24 days | H J L Dunlop (28 miles) | A Gryder | 5/ 1 | 2:29.79 |
| 2011 | Good to Soft | 10 | Averroes | 5 | 4 | 9 4 | 94 | 432-623 | 49 days | C G Cox (42 miles) | Mirco Demuro | 11/ 2 | 2:33.96 |
| 2010 | Good | 10 | Yorgunnabelucky | 6 | 4 | 9 3 | 84 | 5-49101 | 3 days | C & M Johnston (243 miles) | Hayley Turner | 9/ 1 | 2:35.71 |
| 2009 | Good | 9 | Press The Button | 2 | 6 | 9 5 | 89 | 4-10502 | 16 days | J R Boyle (24 miles) | Richard Hughes | 11/ 1 | 2:33.38 |
| 2008 | Good to Soft | 10 | Strategic Mount | 3 | 5 | 9 6 | 94 | 1087-07 | 21 days | P & O Cole (41 miles) | Mirco Demuro | 16/ 1 | 2:35.36 |
| 2007 | Good to Firm | 10 | Strategic Mount | 5 | 4 | 9 8 | 94 | 41117-6 | 11 days | P & O Cole (41 miles) | Frankie Dettori | 11/ 8 | 2:34.09 |
| 2006 | Good to Firm | 12 | Young Mick | 6 | 4 | 9 13 | 93 | 346161 | 15 days | G G Margarson (100 miles) | Gerald Mosse | 9/ 4 | 2:31.47 |