Hugh Bowman secures second Silver Saddle on Shergar Cup day
Champion jockey Hugh Bowman has once again stood up on the world stage when claiming his second Shergar Cup Silver Saddle.
The Australian hoop won the opening race on the Ascot card with Vintage Clarets before piloting two other gallopers to top three finishes and it was enough to give him the edge as leading rider of the international riding series.
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'We've had a good afternoon,' Bowman said.
'Obviously we won the first race and have a had a couple of others who ran very well.
'It's my second Silver Saddle in three attempts.
'It's good fun and a more relaxed environment than a normal raceday, particularly when you're riding against different jockeys from different corners of the world.
'It's usually in a major race when the stakes are very high and it's very important for everyone. As important as this is, it's a little more relaxed.'
It was the third year straight the opening race went to Rest of the World with the team also picking up points with Venture Capital running third in the race.
'I'm very appreciative of the opportunity to ride here this year, representing the Rest of the World team, and to be back at the Royal Ascot track, it's hallowed ground, it's an honour,' Bowman said.
'It certainly helps, because it is a unique track. When you ride here, regardless of the occasion, there's a sense of pride and a sense of occasion.
'So it's a very testing track for horse and rider, and having been here before certainly helps.'
Hugh Bowman with his two daughters Paige and Bambi. Photo: Megan Coggin.
Bowman's second Shergar Cup Silver Saddle came 18 years after his winning debut in 2007 and he joins a handful of jockeys to win the medal on multiple occasions, including Fran Berry, Gerald Mosse and Richard Hughes.
A total of 32 points was enough to give Bowman the victory with Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Robbie Dolan finishing equal third on 25 points.
The team riding series was won by the Asian team comprising of Suraj Narredu, Ryusei Sakai and Mirai Iwata.
Originally published as Hugh Bowman secures second Silver Saddle on Shergar Cup day
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