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South Wales Guardian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Maureen Haggas urges improvement in Shergar Cup jockeys
Haggas, who is assistant trainer to her husband William, saddled a winner for the yard at the fixture as Tenability was steered to a neck victory by French rider Delphine Santiago in the 12-furlong Classic. Teams representing Great Britain and Ireland, Europe, Asia and the Rest of the World took part and Haggas believes some competitors were 'inexperienced' for the task. She told ITV Racing: 'It's a great experience for them all and it's good money here today and we're running nice horses. I just think there are some very good riders here but there are some riders that are inexperienced in this country, or inexperienced internationally. 'It is good money so it attracts nice horses and this horse (Tenability), for instance, is a very nice, young, progressive horse. 'It's a great concept and you'd like to see more of the higher profile jockeys supporting it because it is a good concept and it's good money and it's good fun, but I'm just not sure that the standard of riding is as high as it should be. 'There are some very good riders here and Mirai (Iwata) who works for us is a lovely rider but young and very inexperienced and you can just see the way the races are run, they're spread out all over the track. 'Everyone has got to learn and get experience and it's all about experience but for this money, you need to keep the standard of horses up so you need to keep the standard of riding up as well.' In response to Haggas' comments, Ascot director of racing and public affairs Nick Smith said: 'We're really pleased with the new format and it's great for awareness of the event that Asia won, given the media coverage in India and Japan in the run-up. Suraj (Narredu) winning ride of the day will only enhance that further. 'Once again both the team and jockey competitions went to the wire thanks to the draw formula that James Willoughby provides. 'As always with these things, there will be cases where lack of track experience and such like can play a part. We are sympathetic to that and will take all comments on board.'
South Wales Argus
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Maureen Haggas urges improvement in Shergar Cup jockeys
Haggas, who is assistant trainer to her husband William, saddled a winner for the yard at the fixture as Tenability was steered to a neck victory by French rider Delphine Santiago in the 12-furlong Classic. Teams representing Great Britain and Ireland, Europe, Asia and the Rest of the World took part and Haggas believes some competitors were 'inexperienced' for the task. She told ITV Racing: 'It's a great experience for them all and it's good money here today and we're running nice horses. I just think there are some very good riders here but there are some riders that are inexperienced in this country, or inexperienced internationally. 'It is good money so it attracts nice horses and this horse (Tenability), for instance, is a very nice, young, progressive horse. 'It's a great concept and you'd like to see more of the higher profile jockeys supporting it because it is a good concept and it's good money and it's good fun, but I'm just not sure that the standard of riding is as high as it should be. 'There are some very good riders here and Mirai (Iwata) who works for us is a lovely rider but young and very inexperienced and you can just see the way the races are run, they're spread out all over the track. 'Everyone has got to learn and get experience and it's all about experience but for this money, you need to keep the standard of horses up so you need to keep the standard of riding up as well.' In response to Haggas' comments, Ascot director of racing and public affairs Nick Smith said: 'We're really pleased with the new format and it's great for awareness of the event that Asia won, given the media coverage in India and Japan in the run-up. Suraj (Narredu) winning ride of the day will only enhance that further. 'Once again both the team and jockey competitions went to the wire thanks to the draw formula that James Willoughby provides. 'As always with these things, there will be cases where lack of track experience and such like can play a part. We are sympathetic to that and will take all comments on board.'
Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Maureen Haggas urges improvement in Shergar Cup jockeys
Haggas, who is assistant trainer to her husband William, saddled a winner for the yard at the fixture as Tenability was steered to a neck victory by French rider Delphine Santiago in the 12-furlong Classic. Teams representing Great Britain and Ireland, Europe, Asia and the Rest of the World took part and Haggas believes some competitors were 'inexperienced' for the task. She told ITV Racing: 'It's a great experience for them all and it's good money here today and we're running nice horses. I just think there are some very good riders here but there are some riders that are inexperienced in this country, or inexperienced internationally. 'It is good money so it attracts nice horses and this horse (Tenability), for instance, is a very nice, young, progressive horse. 'It's a great concept and you'd like to see more of the higher profile jockeys supporting it because it is a good concept and it's good money and it's good fun, but I'm just not sure that the standard of riding is as high as it should be. 'There are some very good riders here and Mirai (Iwata) who works for us is a lovely rider but young and very inexperienced and you can just see the way the races are run, they're spread out all over the track. 'Everyone has got to learn and get experience and it's all about experience but for this money, you need to keep the standard of horses up so you need to keep the standard of riding up as well.' In response to Haggas' comments, Ascot director of racing and public affairs Nick Smith said: 'We're really pleased with the new format and it's great for awareness of the event that Asia won, given the media coverage in India and Japan in the run-up. Suraj (Narredu) winning ride of the day will only enhance that further. 'Once again both the team and jockey competitions went to the wire thanks to the draw formula that James Willoughby provides. 'As always with these things, there will be cases where lack of track experience and such like can play a part. We are sympathetic to that and will take all comments on board.'
Leader Live
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Maureen Haggas urges improvement in Shergar Cup jockeys
Haggas, who is assistant trainer to her husband William, saddled a winner for the yard at the fixture as Tenability was steered to a neck victory by French rider Delphine Santiago in the 12-furlong Classic. Teams representing Great Britain and Ireland, Europe, Asia and the Rest of the World took part and Haggas believes some competitors were 'inexperienced' for the task. She told ITV Racing: 'It's a great experience for them all and it's good money here today and we're running nice horses. I just think there are some very good riders here but there are some riders that are inexperienced in this country, or inexperienced internationally. 'It is good money so it attracts nice horses and this horse (Tenability), for instance, is a very nice, young, progressive horse. 'It's a great concept and you'd like to see more of the higher profile jockeys supporting it because it is a good concept and it's good money and it's good fun, but I'm just not sure that the standard of riding is as high as it should be. 'There are some very good riders here and Mirai (Iwata) who works for us is a lovely rider but young and very inexperienced and you can just see the way the races are run, they're spread out all over the track. 'Everyone has got to learn and get experience and it's all about experience but for this money, you need to keep the standard of horses up so you need to keep the standard of riding up as well.' In response to Haggas' comments, Ascot director of racing and public affairs Nick Smith said: 'We're really pleased with the new format and it's great for awareness of the event that Asia won, given the media coverage in India and Japan in the run-up. Suraj (Narredu) winning ride of the day will only enhance that further. 'Once again both the team and jockey competitions went to the wire thanks to the draw formula that James Willoughby provides. 'As always with these things, there will be cases where lack of track experience and such like can play a part. We are sympathetic to that and will take all comments on board.'
ITV News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- ITV News
ITV Racing Live at Sky Bet Ebor Festival 20-23 August 2025
ITV Racing will broadcast FIVE live races every day of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival at York Racecourse from 1.30-4.30pm on Wednesday 20 – Saturday 23 August on ITV1 ITVX, STV and STV Player. The Opening Show preview programme is on at 9.30-10.30am on Saturday 23 August on ITV4 and ITVX. · Ombudsman and Delacroix are on course to clash again in the Juddmonte International on Wednesday · The City of York Stakes on Saturday now receives Group One status for the first time and becomes the first all age, seven-furlong race to gain Group One status in Great Britain and Ireland · The Sky Bet Ebor, first run in 1843, Europe's richest flat handicap race and York's oldest race is the highlight of a week on Saturday · ITV will have a wire cam in the parade ring and a drone to enhance Ruby Walsh's expert analysis of the action Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani are joined daily for expert analysis by Jason Weaver and Adele Mulrennan. Ruby Walsh will be in his analysis hub with a drone ensuring viewers a bird's eye view of the action. Out and about will be Oli Bell, Mick Fitzgerald and Matt Chapman with Richard Hoiles in the commentary box. The Opening Show on Saturday is hosted by Oli Bell and the team will look back at a wonderful week of racing and preview the best of Saturday's action including the Sky Bet Ebor. There will be a free-to-enter ITV7 competition with huge prizes across the week. Wednesday 20 August 1.50pm Hong Kong Jockey Club World Pool Stakes 2.25pm Tattersalls Acomb Stakes (Group 3) 3.00pm Sky Bet Voltigeur Stakes (Group 2) 3.35pm Juddmonte International Stakes – Group 1 4.10pm Sky Bet Stayers Stakes Thursday 21 August 1.50pm Sky Bet Lowther Stakes (Group 2) 2.25pm Harry's Half Million by Goffs Stakes 3.00pm Clipper Stakes 3.35pm Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks - Group 1 4.10pm British EBF and Sir Henry Cecil Galtres Stakes Friday 22 August 1.50pm Sky Bet Stakes 2.25pm Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup (Group 2) 3.00pm Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack Stakes (Group 2) 3.35pm Coolmore Wooton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes - Group 1 4.10pm Assured Data Protection EBF Fillies' Stakes
