New Delhi [India], August 11 (ANI): Team Asia, captained by Suraj Narredu — fondly often called the Magic Man of India — has introduced residence the Shergar Cup 2025 trophy. From India to Ascot, Narredu delivered on his promise to depart a worldwide mark. Alongside Japanese jockeys Ryusei Sakai and Mirai Iwata, he received two of six races and secured an important second place, snatching the win by only one level forward of Europe.
Asia prevailed 68-67 over Europe, with Great Britain & Ireland third on 62, and the Rest of the World on 55. Hugh Bowman clinched the Silver Saddle because the main jockey, as per a press launch from Suraj Narredu’s media workforce.
Trained by Dylan Cunha, Narredu piloted Fireblade on the prestigious Ascot Racecourse – profitable the Dubai Duty Free-sponsored Shergar Cup Stayers. Sakai additionally scored aboard Prince of India within the Shergar Cup Sprint. The victory was celebrated within the presence of Deputy MD Salah Tahlak and Senior VP of Marketing Sinead El Sibai.
In a steadily pushed two-mile occasion, the 40-year-old made his transfer early, preserving each opponent at bay by nearly two lengths. ‘Being a debut workforce and profitable at the moment is icing on the cake. I do know it is a new workforce, however I’m positive sooner or later they’re going to be a pressure to be reckoned with,’ he mentioned as quoted by a press launch.
With over 2,400 profession wins, Narredu has left no soil untouched by his excellence. His ardour for carrying the Narredu title like a crown–just as his father and uncle as soon as did–adds deeper worth to his sport.
‘It has been a dream come true. I had at all times imagined what it will really feel like, however now that I’m residing it, it is surreal. This is likely one of the biggest moments in my life–the one I’d at all times been ready for. I really feel honoured to take this win again to my nation,’ he added.
To mark the milestone, Narredu celebrated with a signature flying dismount for the primary time –a transfer made well-known by his idol Frankie Dettori–lighting up the group and leaving followers smiling from ear to ear. (ANI)