Shergar Cup Preview, Tips, Runners & Trends

2026 Shergar Cup Races

In 2026, five of the six races are classed as Class 2 handicaps, with the only exception being the Classic, which is classed as a Class 3 handicap.

2026 Shergar Cup Teams

Each team will send out 2 or 3 jockeys into each of the eight races; the numbers will differ for each race to make sure each team has the exact number of rides each, and points will be scored based on the performance in each race, with riders picking up points if they finish in the top five.

The 2026 Shargar Cup teams will be announced in the week leading up to raceday. In the meantime, here is how they lined up in 2025:

Asia

• Suraj Narredu (IND) (Captain)
• Ryusei Sakai (JPN)

• Mirai Iwata (JPN)

Rest of the World

• Karis Teetan (MTN) (Captain)
• Hugh Bowman (AUS)
• Katie Davis (USA)

Europe

• Per-Anders Gråberg (SWE) (Captain)
• Dario Di Tocco (ITA)
• Delphine Santiago (FRA)

Great Britain & Ireland

• Hollie Doyle (GB) (Captain)
• Robbie Dolan (IRE)
• Joanna Mason (GB)

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Shergar Cup Point Scoring

The team that accumulates the most number of points will be crowned champions, whilst the rider who accumulates the most points will win the Alistair Haggis 'Silver Saddle' Trophy.

• 1st Place: 15 Points
• 2nd Place: 10 Points
• 3rd Place: 7 Points
• 4th Place: 5 Points
• 5th Place: 3 Points
• 6th or worse: 0 Points

Past Ten Shergar Cup Winners & Silver Saddle Winners

Here are the past ten winners of the Shergar Cup, as well as the winners of the Silver Saddle award for most points scored.

Shergar Cup Dash Preview, Trends & Analysis

The class two Shergar Cup Dash is now the third race of the Shergar Cup meeting after originally being the opener; it is open to runners who are aged three or older and is run over a distance of five furlongs.

When looking over the past 17 renewals, a time of 58.53 was set by Desert Law in 2012, which is the quickest time over that period. The runner was trained by Andrew Balding and ridden by Cristian Demuro. The slowest winning time was set in 2021 when Tis Marvellous won in a time of 1:01.93, booked to ride was Kevin Stott by the trainer Clive Cox.

These are the top three quickest-run Shergar Cup Dash over the last 17 renewals:

1. Desert Law (58.53) in 2012
2. Manaccan (58.97) in 2022
3. In Salutem (59.47) in 2016

How competitive is the Shergar Cup Dash market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 17 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2009 when the race had an over-round of 110%. The race in 2018 was a race which was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 120%, whilst on average over the last 17 renewals of the Shergar Cup Dash, the over-round has been 117% which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £117 which is bet.

Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? From the past 17 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the next time out, then you would have backed a total of 3 winners. Backing all 16 runners who have been out since to win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of +2.25.

Leading Trainers & Jockeys in the Shergar Cup Dash

There are two leading trainers in the Shergar Cup Dash over the last 17 renewals, with both Robert Cowell & Andrew Balding, who have both won the race 3 times. Robert Cowell winners have been with Prohibit (2010), Goldream (2014) & Secretinthepark (2015). Andrew Balding winners have been with Dungannon (2011), Desert Law (2012) & Stone Of Destiny (2019). The only other trainer to have recorded multiple wins in the Shergar Cup Dash is Clive Cox (2 wins).

The leading jockey in the Shergar Cup Dash over the last 17 renewals is Hugh Bowman, who has won the race 2 times. Those 2 winners came from Dungannon (2011) & Vintage Clarets (2025).

Shergar Cup Dash Past Winners

Here are the past 5 winners of the Shergar Cup Dash:

Shergar Cup Dash Trends

Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): (1, 4), 5, 1, 2, 6, (2, 5), 1, 5, 1, (1, 3), 4, 3, (1, 3), 1, (2, 3), 1, 3

• 17 / 17 (53%) - Within the first 5 of the market
• 17 / 17 (55%) - No bigger than 9/1
• 17 / 17 (71%) - Not in a G2-3/LST/Cl3 (LTO)
• 17 / 17 (75%) - Not in a Non Handicap (LTO)
• 17 / 17 (76%) - Won by at least ½l (Last Win)
• 17 / 17 (79%) - Beaten no more -10l (Debut)
• 17 / 17 (80%) - Fewer than 2 wins (Season)
• 17 / 17 (82%) - Fewer than 2 wins (180 Days)
• 17 / 17 (82%) - Fewer than 3 wins (1 Year)
• 17 / 17 (83%) - Achieved a TS of 80+ (Season)
• 17 / 17 (83%) - No more than +3yrs (Vs Min Age)
• 17 / 17 (86%) - Had 1 - 9 wins (Career)
• 17 / 17 (86%) - Fewer than 8 wins (Hcps)
• 17 / 17 (88%) - Achieved an RPR of 94+ (Last 3)
• 17 / 17 (88%) - Achieved an RPR of 87+ (Going)

Shergar Cup Stayers Preview, Trends & Analysis

We go from the opening five-furlong dash to the two-mile Shergar Cup Stayers, flat horses at either end of the spectrum, those all about speed to those all about stamina. This class two is open to runners who are aged four or older.

Over the last 20 renewals, it was Arch Villain, trained by Amanda Perrett and ridden by Gavin Lerena, who set the fastest winning time in the Shergar Cup Stayers. The runner won the race in a time of 3:27.35, when winning the race in 2016. At the other end of the scale, it was the combination of trainer Dylan Cunha and jockey Suraj Narredu with Fireblade who set the slowest winning time; the race-winning time was 3:42.29 in the 2025 renewal.

These are the top three quickest-run Shergar Cup Stayers over the last 20 renewals:

1. Arch Villain (3:27.35) in 2016
2. Cleonte (3:29.21) in 2018
3. Ranch Hand (3:29.64) in 2024

How competitive is the Shergar Cup Stayers market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2006 when the race had an over-round of 111%. The race in 2019 was a race which was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 122%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Shergar Cup Stayers, the over-round has been 118% which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £118 which is bet.

Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? From the past 20 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the next time out, then you would have backed a total of 3 winners. Backing all 18 runners who have been out since to win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -4.06.

Leading Trainers & Jockeys in the Shergar Cup Stayers

The leading trainer in the Shergar Cup Stayers over the last 20 renewals is Andrew Balding, who has won the race 3 times. Those 3 winners came from Bernie The Bolt (2010), Cleonte (2018) & Ranch Hand (2024). Other trainers who have recorded multiple wins in the Shergar Cup Stayers are Ian Williams (2 wins) & Roger Charlton (2 wins). There is one trainer who has not had the best of times in the Shergar Cup Stayers. Mark Johnston has sent a total of 19 runners to the race without recording any wins.

The leading jockey in the Shergar Cup Stayers over the last 20 renewals is Hayley Turner, who has won the race 3 times. Those 3 winners came from Gee Dee Nen (2008), Eddystone Rock (2019) & Ranch Hand (2024). The only other jockey to have recorded multiple wins in the Shergar Cup Stayers is Yutaka Take (2 wins).

Shergar Cup Stayers Past Winners

Here are the past 5 winners of the Shergar Cup Stayers:

Shergar Cup Stayers Trends

Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 1, 4, 1, (1, 2), 3, 9, 2, 9, 8, 9, 3, 6, 1, 6, 8

• 20 / 20 (81%) - Fewer than 10 placings (Hcps)
• 20 / 20 (82%) - Achieved a TS of 63+ (Season)
• 20 / 20 (83%) - No bigger than 66/1 (Career)
• 20 / 20 (86%) - No bigger than 25/1 (LTO)
• 20 / 20 (86%) - Won within last 11 starts
• 20 / 20 (88%) - Highest Placed is not G1-2/Cl4-5
• 20 / 20 (88%) - Not on HY/FM/STD-SLW (Last Win)
• 20 / 20 (88%) - Sex is not Filly/Horse/Mare
• 20 / 20 (89%) - Ran over 7f - 2m (Debut)
• 20 / 20 (89%) - Ran in 2 - 11 races (Season)
• 19 / 20 (53%) - Within the first 5 of the market
• 19 / 20 (89%) - No bigger than 20/1 (Career Win)
• 18 / 20 (79%) - Placed within last 5 starts
• 17 / 20 (55%) - No bigger than 8/1
• 17 / 20 (66%) - Achieved a TS of 70+ (Going)

Shergar Cup Challenge Preview, Trends & Analysis

The Shergar Cup Challenge is a middle distance race, this class two is run over a distance of one mile and four furlongs and is open to runners who are aged four or older.

Over the last 20 renewals, it was Viking Storm, trained by Harry Dunlop and ridden by Aaron T Gryder, who set the fastest winning time in the Shergar Cup Challenge. The runner won the race in a time of 2:29.79, when winning the race in 2012. At the other end of the scale, it was the combination of trainer Mick Quinn and jockey Fran Berry with Great Hall who set the slowest winning time; the race-winning time was 2:37.18 in the 2017 renewal.

These are the top three quickest-run Shergar Cup Challenge over the last 20 renewals:

1. Viking Storm (2:29.79) in 2012
2. Insanity (2:30.61) in 2024
3. Star Lahib (2:31.34) in 2013

How competitive is the Shergar Cup Challenge market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2021 when the race had an over-round of 113%. The race in 2012 was a race which was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 123%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Shergar Cup Challenge, the over-round has been 118% which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £118 which is bet.

Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? From the past 20 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the next time out, then you would have backed a total of 3 winners. Backing all 19 runners who have been out since to win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of +0.33.

Leading Trainers & Jockeys in the Shergar Cup Challenge

The leading trainer in the Shergar Cup Challenge over the last 20 renewals is Andrew Balding, who has won the race 3 times. Those 3 winners came from Desert QuestI (2004), Genetics (2018) & Scampi (2023). Other trainers who have recorded multiple wins in the Shergar Cup Challenge are Mark Johnston (2 wins) & Paul Cole (2 wins).

The leading jockey in the Shergar Cup Challenge over the last 20 renewals is Mirco Demuro, who has won the race 2 times. Those 2 winners came from Strategic Mount (2008) & Averroes (2011).

Shergar Cup Challenge Past Winners

Here are the past 5 winners of the Shergar Cup Challenge:

Shergar Cup Challenge Trends

Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 5, 1, 1, 9, 4, 2, 7, 2, 4, (3, 4), 7, 7, 2, 4, 3, 10, 6, 5, 3, 1

• 20 / 20 (71%) - Furthest ran 1m4f - 1m6½f
• 20 / 20 (78%) - Ran over 7f - 1m2½f (Debut)
• 20 / 20 (80%) - Achieved a TS of 43+ (LTO)
• 20 / 20 (82%) - Ran in 1 - 11 races (Trip)
• 20 / 20 (83%) - Fewer than 4 placings (Class)
• 20 / 20 (84%) - Achieved an RPR of 82+ (LTO)
• 20 / 20 (85%) - Carried 123 - 131lbs (Debut)
• 20 / 20 (85%) - Ran in 8 - 40 races (Career)
• 20 / 20 (86%) - Not on HY/GS/FM (Last Win)
• 20 / 20 (87%) - Beaten no more -13½l (LTO)
• 20 / 20 (89%) - Not in a G3/Cl2/Cl6 (Debut)
• 20 / 20 (89%) - No bigger than 18/1
• 19 / 20 (74%) - Within the first 7 of the market
• 19 / 20 (87%) - Carried no more than 137lbs
• 18 / 20 (71%) - Placed within last 3 starts

Shergar Cup Sprint Preview, Trends & Analysis

The Shergar Cup Sprint is, as the name suggests, run over a sprint distance, this one being contested over six furlongs and is restricted to three-year-old runners only.

Over the last 20 renewals, it was Mince, trained by Roger Charlton and ridden by Matthew Chadwick, who set the fastest winning time in the Shergar Cup Sprint. The runner won the race in a time of 1:11.50, when winning the race in 2012. At the other end of the scale, it was the combination of trainer William Muir & Chris Grassick and jockey Joe Fanning with Mitrosonfire who set the slowest winning time; the race-winning time was 1:16.40 in the 2021 renewal.

These are the top three quickest-run Shergar Cup Sprint over the last 20 renewals:

1. Mince (1:11.50) in 2012
2. Adaay In Asia (1:12.78) in 2022
3. Moonraker (1:13.08) in 2015

How competitive is the Shergar Cup Sprint market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2006 when the race had an over-round of 113%. The race in 2014 was a race which was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 123%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Shergar Cup Sprint, the over-round has been 119% which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £119 which is bet.

Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? From the past 20 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the next time out, then you would have backed a total of 4 winners. Backing all 19 runners who have been out since to win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of +4.25.

Leading Trainers & Jockeys in the Shergar Cup Sprint

The leading trainer in the Shergar Cup Sprint over the last 20 renewals is Roger Charlton, who has won the race 2 times. Those 2 winners came from Genki (2007) & Mince (2012). Two trainers have not had the best of times over the last 20 renewals in the Shergar Cup Sprint. Andrew Balding has sent a total of 10 runners to the race without recording any wins, whilst Mark Johnston has sent out 10 without a winner.

There are two leading jockeys in the Shergar Cup Sprint over the last 20 renewals, with both Jamie Spencer & Fran Berry, who have both won the race 2 times. Jamie Spencer winners have been with Moonraker (2015) & Harmony Spirit (2019). Fran Berry winners have been with Morache Music (2011) & Golden Apollo (2017).

Shergar Cup Sprint Past Winners

Here are the past 5 winners of the Shergar Cup Sprint:

Shergar Cup Sprint Trends

Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): (2, 6), 6, 1, 1, (6, 9), 2, 3, (2, 4), 2, (1, 4), 5, 2, 4, (3, 4), 1, 5, (1, 3, 6), 1, 1, 1

• 20 / 20 (74%) - Within the first 7 of the market
• 20 / 20 (76%) - No bigger than 14/1
• 20 / 20 (77%) - Highest Run is not G1/G3
• 20 / 20 (81%) - Achieved an RPR of 79+ (LTO)
• 20 / 20 (82%) - Furthest ran 6f - 7½f
• 20 / 20 (85%) - Achieved an RPR of 88+ (Trip)
• 20 / 20 (86%) - Beaten no more -1½l (LTO)
• 20 / 20 (86%) - Ran in 4 - 15 races (Career)
• 20 / 20 (87%) - Achieved a TS of 68+ (Trip)
• 20 / 20 (87%) - Had 2 - 7 placings (Career)
• 20 / 20 (87%) - Fewer than 5 placings (Hcps)
• 20 / 20 (88%) - Ran in 3 - 12 races (1 Year)
• 20 / 20 (88%) - Highest Placed is not G2-3/Cl5
• 20 / 20 (89%) - Dam is not GER/SAF/UAE/USA bred
• 20 / 20 (89%) - In a field of 7 - 15 (Debut)

Shergar Cup Classic Preview, Trends & Analysis

The Shergar Cup Classic is the second race to be run over the middle-distance trip of one mile and four furlongs; this class three, however, is only open to three-year-old runners.

When looking over the past 16 renewals, a time of 2:30.27 was set by Danehill Kodiac in 2016, which is the quickest time over that period. The runner was trained by Richard Hannon and ridden by Gavin Lerena. The slowest winning time was set in 2023 when Regal Empire won in a time of 2:38.74, booked to ride was Hollie Doyle by the trainer James Tate.

These are the top three quickest-run Shergar Cup Classic over the last 16 renewals:

1. Danehill Kodiac (2:30.27) in 2016
2. Sun Central (2:31.48) in 2012
3. Sapa Inca (2:32.57) in 2019

How competitive is the Shergar Cup Classic market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 16 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2025 when the race had an over-round of 113%. The race in 2018 was a race which was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 123%, whilst on average over the last 16 renewals of the Shergar Cup Classic, the over-round has been 118% which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £118 which is bet.

Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? From the past 16 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the next time out, then you would have backed a total of 2 winners. Backing all 15 runners who have been out since to win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -1.50.

Leading Trainers & Jockeys in the Shergar Cup Classic

The leading trainer in the Shergar Cup Classic over the last 16 renewals is Mark Johnston, who has won the race 4 times. Those 4 winners came from Mister Angry (2010), Royal Skies (2013), Sapa Inca (2019) & State Of Bliss (2021). Other trainers who have recorded multiple wins in the Shergar Cup Classic are William Haggas (3 wins) & Richard Hannon (2 wins).

Shergar Cup Classic Past Winners

Here are the past 5 winners of the Shergar Cup Classic:

Shergar Cup Classic Trends

Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 1, 10, 2, 1, 10, 9, 8, 4, 2, 7, 1, 3, (1, 7), 8, 5, 1

• 16 / 16 (80%) - Not on GS/FM/STD-SLW/STD-FS (Debut)
• 16 / 16 (86%) - Ran over 1m2f - 1m5f (LTO)
• 16 / 16 (87%) - In a field of 3 - 11 (Last Win)
• 16 / 16 (87%) - Achieved an RPR of 80+ (Last Win)
• 16 / 16 (88%) - Furthest Won 7½f - 1m5f
• 16 / 16 (88%) - Had 1 - 3 wins (1 Year)
• 16 / 16 (88%) - Ran in 2 - 6 races (90 Days)
• 16 / 16 (89%) - Not on HY/FM/STD-SLW/STD-FS (Last Win)
• 16 / 16 (89%) - No bigger than 16/1
• 15 / 16 (88%) - Won within last 5 starts
• 14 / 16 (68%) - Achieved an RPR of 88+ (Hcps)
• 14 / 16 (75%) - No bigger than 14/1 (Career Place)
• 14 / 16 (87%) - Placed within last 3 starts
• 13 / 16 (55%) - Within the first 5 of the market
• 13 / 16 (69%) - No bigger than 7/1 (Career Win)

Shergar Cup Mile Preview, Trends & Analysis

As it says on the tin, the Shergar Cup Mile is unsurprisingly run over a distance of one mile; this class two handicap is open to runners who are aged four or older.

The runner that holds the record over the past 20 renewals for the slowest time in the race was set in the 2021 renewal when Dashing Roger from William Stone under the guidance of Cieren Fallon, won in a time of 1:44.64, whilst at the other end of the spectrum, Jungle Cove, trained by Mrs John Harrington and ridden by Emma-Jayne Wilson set the quickest time of 1:39.49 in the 2022 renewal.

These are the top three quickest-run Shergar Cup Mile over the last 20 renewals:

1. Jungle Cove (1:39.49) in 2022
2. Ebts Guard (1:39.80) in 2025
3. Early Morning (1:39.97) in 2016

How competitive is the Shergar Cup Mile market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2012 when the race had an over-round of 102%. The race in 2015 was a race which was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 122%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Shergar Cup Mile, the over-round has been 117% which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £117 which is bet.

Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? From the past 20 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the next time out, then you would have backed a total of 0 winners. Backing all 19 runners who have been out since to win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -19.00.

Leading Trainers & Jockeys in the Shergar Cup Mile

There are two leading trainers in the Shergar Cup Mile over the last 20 renewals, with both Andrew Balding & Marcus Tregoning, who have both won the race 2 times. Andrew Balding winners have been with Pentecost (2004) & Set The Trend (2010). Marcus Tregoning winners have been with Boom And Bust (2012) & Power Of Darkness (2019).

The leading jockey in the Shergar Cup Mile over the last 20 renewals is Hayley Turner, who has won the race 3 times. Those 3 winners came from Early Morning (2016), Via Serendipity (2018) & New Image (2024). Other jockeys who have recorded multiple wins in the Shergar Cup Mile are Emma-Jayne Wilson (2 wins) & Kieren Fallon (2 wins).

Shergar Cup Mile Past Winners

Here are the past 5 winners of the Shergar Cup Mile:

Shergar Cup Mile Trends

Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 1, 3, 2, 9, (2, 5), 8, 5, 1, 3, 3, 7, 9, 4, (1, 7), 1, (1, 3, 7), 4, 3, 1, 3

• 20 / 20 (73%) - Within the first 7 of the market
• 20 / 20 (78%) - No bigger than 14/1
• 20 / 20 (80%) - Ran in 1 - 7 races (Season)
• 20 / 20 (81%) - Off a break of 8 - 45 days
• 20 / 20 (82%) - Had 1 - 7 wins (Career)
• 20 / 20 (85%) - Furthest ran 7f - 1m2½f
• 20 / 20 (85%) - Ran in 4 - 44 races (Career)
• 20 / 20 (86%) - Placed within last 5 starts
• 20 / 20 (87%) - Achieved a TS of 51+ (Last Win)
• 20 / 20 (87%) - No bigger than 40/1 (Debut)
• 20 / 20 (87%) - In a field of 6 - 19 (Last Win)
• 20 / 20 (88%) - Highest Run is not G1
• 20 / 20 (88%) - Achieved an RPR of 67+ (LTO)
• 20 / 20 (89%) - Fewer than 7 wins (Hcps)
• 20 / 20 (89%) - Sex is not Colt/Horse/Mare