Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 16 (ANI): India’s main jockey Suraj Narredu is all set to signify the nation as soon as once more on the prestigious Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, to be held at Ascot Racecourse, England, on August 8.
Widely considered one of the crucial distinctive occasions in worldwide horse racing, the Shergar Cup brings collectively a number of the world’s best jockeys representing worldwide groups in a uncommon format that celebrates teamwork, ability and sporting excellence, in keeping with a launch.
The competitors options elite riders from Great Britain & Ireland, Europe, Hong Kong and the Rest of the World, making it one of many sport’s most anticipated worldwide fixtures.
This yr marks a brand new chapter for Suraj as he’ll signify the Rest of the World Team for the primary time. With Team Asia not that includes within the 2026 version of the Shergar Cup, Suraj has been chosen to journey alongside a few of worldwide racing’s greatest names, together with legendary Japanese jockey Yutaka Take, as they compete towards the world’s main riders. Last yr, representing Team Asia, Suraj created historical past by turning into the primary Indian jockey to win a race on the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup.
That historic efficiency noticed Suraj declare victory within the Shergar Cup Stayers at Ascot, marking a watershed second for Indian horse racing and firmly inserting India on the worldwide racing map.
Building on that landmark achievement, Suraj returns to Ascot carrying each expertise and confidence, with the chance to as soon as once more showcase Indian expertise on one among horse racing’s greatest worldwide phases.
Speaking forward of the occasion, Suraj Narredu stated, ‘Representing India on the Shergar Cup is all the time a matter of immense delight. Last yr’s victory was one of the crucial memorable moments of my profession, and returning to Ascot provides me one other alternative to compete alongside a number of the world’s greatest jockeys whereas flying the Indian flag. This yr, I’ll be representing the Rest of the World Team, and I’m wanting ahead to embracing a brand new problem. Every worldwide occasion is a chance to showcase the standard of Indian racing, and I’m excited to compete as soon as once more.’
The Shergar Cup has steadily grown into one among worldwide racing’s premier group competitions, bringing collectively champion jockeys from internationally on the iconic Ascot Racecourse. This yr’s version may even mark the debut of Team Hong Kong, alongside the established groups from Great Britain & Ireland, Europe and the Rest of the World, additional strengthening the occasion’s international attraction.
Suraj’s continued participation displays his standing amongst worldwide racing’s elite. With greater than 20 years on the highest degree of Indian racing, he has recorded over 2,500 profession wins, received the Indian Derby 4 instances, claimed 29 Champion Jockey titles, and efficiently represented India throughout a number of worldwide racing jurisdictions. His rising presence on the worldwide circuit continues to encourage a brand new technology of Indian riders whereas elevating the profile of Indian horse racing worldwide. (ANI)