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SHERGAR CUP

When is the Shergar Cup, what is it, can I get tickets and is there a live stream? All the info as Rita Ora, Example and Scott Mills headline the post-racing party at Ascot

The 2018 Shergar Cup takes place this Saturday at Ascot racecourse

THE Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup takes place this Saturday and it promises to be a thriller.

The meeting is one of the most unique fixtures in the global racing calendar and, combined with a post-racing concert, is one of the highlights of the year.

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What is the Shergar Cup?

Four teams of some of the world's top jockeys compete for points to lift the trophy.

There are four teams and each team has three riders. They compete in six races trying to win the most points.

The teams are:

  • Great Britain and Ireland
  • Europe
  • Rest Of The World
  • The Girls

Points will be awarded to the first five horses to finish in each of the six Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup races as follows:

  • Winner: 15 points
  • Second: 10 points
  • Third: 7 points
  • Fourth: 5 points
  • Fifth: 3 points
If there is a non-runner which cannot be replaced by a reserve, 4 points will be awarded both to the team and jockey missing out on the ride.
The team with the most points after the six races have been run will receive the Shergar Cup at the closing ceremony.

Who is riding in the teams?

The Europe team will be captained by Gerald Mosse with Andrasch Starke and Per-Anders Graberg completing the trio.

Fran Berry returns alongside Adam Kirby and Pat Cosgrave for the Great Britain and Ireland team.

The Rest of the World team features Corey Brown, João Moreira and Yutaka Take.

The Girls team comprises Josephine Gordon, Hayley Turner and Hollie Doyle.

How can I watch the racing?

The racing at Ascot will be shown live on ITV4.

Racing UK will also show the full card.

What is the post-racing concert?

Household names will perform an exclusive free concert for racegoers from 4.30 until 8.30pm.

Rita Ora, Example and Scott Mills will be among those performing.

Where can I get tickets?

There are still tickets available!

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