SHERGAR CUP CANCELLED FOR 2020

The Shergar Cup has become the latest cancellation, with an announcement from Ascot Racecourse stating that the event would not take place this year due to travel restrictions for competing jockeys. The racecourse is working with the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) to stage a fixture in its place.

Nick Smith, Ascot’s Director of Racing and Public Affairs said: “Regrettably, given the complexities of flying jockeys around the world and uncertainty over what Governmental regulations will be in place at the time, the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup won’t take place this year.”

Guy Henderson, Chief Executive at Ascot, added: “Following discussions with long-term event partners Dubai Duty Free, we decided that this event, even if logistically possible, wouldn’t be the same without crowds and that the best option was to plan ahead to return with the event in 2021. Our thanks go to Colm McLoughlin and the Dubai Duty Free team for their ongoing support of the competition.”