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Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
‘Now is the time to move away' – Ascot drops Ladies' Team from Shergar Cup for new Asia squad
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ASCOT bosses have dropped the famous Ladies' Team from the Shergar Cup - and replaced it with a squad from Asia. Chiefs said 'now is the time to move away' from having a separate side for women. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Jockey Hayley Turner (right) sprays team-mate Emma-Jayne Wilson after the now-defunct Girls Team win the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup at Ascot Credit: Alamy Trailblazing jockey Hollie Doyle said the decision was a 'nice reminder' that men and women compete on equal terms in racing. The popular Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup is one of Ascot's biggest meetings and this year's renewal on August 9 will have £500,000 up for grabs. Recently-retired Hayley Turner was the face of the ladies-only team, which had won four of the past six Shergar Cups. Turner, who announced her pregnancy in her retirement statement, snatched the title in dramatic fashion last year with a short-head victory on New Image in the final race. But it's all change for 2025, with the ladies' team axed and a new Asian contingent in its place. Japanese jockey Ryusei Sakai will be the 'star attraction' thanks to his association with Forever Young, the world's highest-rated horse. He will be joined by Mirai Iwata, dubbed the 'rising star' of Japan's jockey league, while Suraj Narredu from India will captain the team. They will wear red silks, replacing the pink of the ladies. Doyle will captain the Great Britain and Ireland squad, while there will also be teams from Europe and the Rest of the World. Doyle, who recently became Britain's most successful female jockey, said: "The Ladies' Team over the years has had great success, but the new changes that have been made, which include integrating the male and female jockeys on the same team, is a nice reminder that we as jockeys complete on a level playing field internationally." While Nick Smith, Director of Racing and Public Affairs at Ascot Racecourse, said: "We're pleased to have secured top talent from across the world to compete at the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup with at least eight different countries set to be represented already. "We feel now is the time to move away from a ladies-only team, and this new evolution of the format keeps the event fresh." FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
The Irish Sun
13-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘Now is the time to move away' – Ascot drops Ladies' Team from Shergar Cup for new Asia squad
ASCOT bosses have dropped the famous Ladies' Team from the Shergar Cup - and replaced it with a squad from Asia. Chiefs said 'now is the time to move away' from having a separate side for women. 1 Jockey Hayley Turner (right) sprays team-mate Emma-Jayne Wilson after the now-defunct Girls Team win the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup at Ascot Credit: Alamy Trailblazing jockey Hollie Doyle said the decision was a 'nice reminder' that men and women compete on equal terms in racing. The popular Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup is one of Ascot's biggest meetings and this year's renewal on August 9 will have £500,000 up for grabs. Turner, who But it's all change for 2025, with the ladies' team axed and a new Asian contingent in its place. Japanese jockey Ryusei Sakai will be the 'star attraction' thanks to his association with Forever Young, the world's highest-rated horse. He will be joined by Mirai Iwata, dubbed the 'rising star' of Japan's jockey league, while Suraj Narredu from India will captain the team. They will wear red silks, replacing the pink of the ladies. Most read in Horse Racing Doyle will captain the Great Britain and Ireland squad, while there will also be teams from Europe and the Rest of the World. Doyle, who recently became Britain's most successful female jockey, said: "The Ladies' Team over the years has had great success, but the new changes that have been made, which include integrating the male and female jockeys on the same team, is a nice reminder that we as jockeys complete on a level playing field internationally." While Nick Smith, Director of Racing and Public Affairs at Ascot Racecourse, said: "We're pleased to have secured top talent from across the world to compete at the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup with at least eight different countries set to be represented already. "We feel now is the time to move away from a ladies-only team, and this new evolution of the format keeps the event fresh." FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. . Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘Now is the time to move away' – Ascot drops Ladies' Team from Shergar Cup for new Asia squad
ASCOT bosses have dropped the famous Ladies' Team from the Shergar Cup - and replaced it with a squad from Asia. Chiefs said 'now is the time to move away' from having a separate side for women. 1 Trailblazing jockey Hollie Doyle said the decision was a 'nice reminder' that men and women compete on equal terms in racing. The popular Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup is one of Ascot's biggest meetings and this year's renewal on August 9 will have £500,000 up for grabs. Recently-retired Hayley Turner was the face of the ladies-only team, which had won four of the past six Shergar Cups. Turner, who announced her pregnancy in her retirement statement, snatched the title in dramatic fashion last year with a short-head victory on New Image in the final race. But it's all change for 2025, with the ladies' team axed and a new Asian contingent in its place. Japanese jockey Ryusei Sakai will be the 'star attraction' thanks to his association with Forever Young, the world's highest-rated horse. He will be joined by Mirai Iwata, dubbed the 'rising star' of Japan's jockey league, while Suraj Narredu from India will captain the team. They will wear red silks, replacing the pink of the ladies. Doyle will captain the Great Britain and Ireland squad, while there will also be teams from Europe and the Rest of the World. Doyle, who recently became Britain's most successful female jockey, said: "The Ladies' Team over the years has had great success, but the new changes that have been made, which include integrating the male and female jockeys on the same team, is a nice reminder that we as jockeys complete on a level playing field internationally." While Nick Smith, Director of Racing and Public Affairs at Ascot Racecourse, said: "We're pleased to have secured top talent from across the world to compete at the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup with at least eight different countries set to be represented already. "We feel now is the time to move away from a ladies-only team, and this new evolution of the format keeps the event fresh." . Remember to gamble responsibly
BBC News
10-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Doyle sets winners record for female jockey
Hollie Doyle secured victory on Brindavan at Ascot to claim the record for most winners ridden by a female jockey in 28-year-old's triumph on the 8-1 chance, which is trained by Sean Woods, gave her victory number 1, had moved level with Hayley Turner at Chelmsford on Thursday."I've got to pinch myself to believe that I've done this well, so long may it continue, Doyle told Sky Sports Racing."It's a great milestone to have reached and I'll keep kicking."Woods added: "We don't get to use her much but I asked her to get a lead and everything went like clockwork, she's a great asset to the sport."Doyle broke the record for the number of annual winners ridden by a female jockey in 2019 by chalking up 116 triumphs, and reached 1,000 British winners in 2020, Doyle sealed her first Royal Ascot victory on Scarlet Dragon and claimed five victories in one meeting at achievements were recognised as she was named Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year, as well as taking third place in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year was the first woman to ride a winner on British Champions Day at Ascot and the first female jockey to earn Classic success when landing the French Oaks aboard Nashwa in 2022.
BBC News
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Pioneer Turner retires and announces pregnancy
Pioneering jockey Hayley Turner has announced her immediate retirement from racing and that she is expecting her first child in 43, calls time on her career 25 years on from her first ride at Southwell in March 2011, Turner became the first female jockey to ride a Group One winner in Great Britain, guiding Dream Ahead to victory in the July Cup at Newmarket, before winning on Margot Did in the Nunthorpe Stakes at York a month Wednesday, Turner rode Spirit of Jura to victory at Southwell in her final race - her 1,042nd career said: "I have decided to retire from being a jockey following my winner at Southwell last week, especially as I had my first ride at the racecourse on 27 March, 2000."I am very excited to also announce that I am having a baby in October, all being well, which I have been planning for the last two years. My family and I are all very excited."I would like to thank everyone that has supported me over the years especially Michael Bell, David Simcock, Andrew Balding and Harry Eustace. I would also like to thank my riding agent, Guy Jewel, who has been my agent for the majority of my career."I am looking forward to my next life chapter but will be focusing on the baby in the short term."Turner retired for the first time in 2015, before returning to action in 2018.
