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HomeHorse RacingHayley Turner leads Women group to Shergar Cup win at Ascot

Hayley Turner leads Women group to Shergar Cup win at Ascot


Hayley Turner was main rider as a group of feminine jockeys gained the Shergar Cup at Ascot.

She was joined by Rachel Venniker and Jo Mason within the Women group, which beat Europe, Remainder of the World and Nice Britain and Eire sides.

Turner gained the concluding mile handicap on New Picture to simply deny team-mate Mason aboard Yantarni.

It was the fourth time within the final six years the all-female group has lifted the trophy, and the sixth event since 2015 a lady has gained the Alistair Haggis Silver Saddle award for prime jockey.

“I believe it helps that the trainers do not get to decide on if I journey their horses or not,” stated Turner, who additionally gained aboard Ranch Hand within the opener.

“I do find yourself with higher rides than what I would often get and it simply goes to point out it is the animals that get you there and never simply the jockeys.

“All my household are up right here, there will probably be an enormous celebration tonight.”

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