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Ascot (UK) — The 2025 Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup concluded in dramatic fashion, with Team Asia securing victory by just one point over Team Europe after an intense competition featuring twelve jockeys divided into four teams of three.

Representing Team Europe, alongside captain Per-Anders Gråberg and Dario Di Tocco, Delphine Santiago delivered two standout performances:
   •    Victory in the Shergar Cup Classic (2,400m) aboard Tenability, trained by William Haggas, earning 15 points
   •    Third place in the Shergar Cup Sprint, riding for Clive Cox, adding a further 7 pointsThese results kept Team Europe in contention for overall victory until the final race.

Team Asia, captained by Suraj Narredu and featuring Ryusei Sakai and Mirai Iwata, ultimately claimed the title.
Team Great Britain & Ireland (Hollie Doyle, Joanna Mason, Robbie Dolan) and Team Rest of the World (Karis Teetan, Katie Davis, Hugh Bowman) also produced several strong performances throughout the day.

Reflecting on the experience, Delphine Santiago highlighted the unique challenge of Ascot:

“Riding at Ascot is a unique experience. The track is magnificent, with a circuit of nearly 2,800 metres, very different from those we race on in France. The atmosphere was incredible, and this day will remain a career highlight.”

She also added:

“Riding at Ascot against some of the world’s best jockeys is a real privilege. The scale of the track and winning the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Classic over 2,400 metres for William Haggas made the day unforgettable. The atmosphere was extraordinary — a truly incredible experience.”

Delphine Santiago’s performances further underline her reputation as one of Europe’s most reliable and competitive jockeys on the international stage.