Historic Win for Team Asia: Suraj Narredu Captains Victory at Shergar Cup 2025
Team Asia, led by Suraj Narredu, achieved a momentous victory at the Shergar Cup 2025 at Ascot, narrowly defeating Europe. The team celebrated a landmark achievement, with Narredu's leadership and skillful rides by Japanese jockeys Ryusei Sakai and Mirai Iwata securing victory by just one point.
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In a triumphant display of skill and strategy, Team Asia, captained by the celebrated Suraj Narredu, clinched the Shergar Cup 2025 trophy at Ascot. Narredu, affectionately dubbed India's 'Magic Man,' led the team to narrow victory over Europe with a final score of 68-67.
Riding alongside Japanese jockeys Ryusei Sakai and Mirai Iwata, Narredu's team won two out of six races and took a critical second place. In a display of horsemanship that won a press statement acclaim, Narredu piloted Fireblade to victory in the Dubai Duty Free-sponsored Shergar Cup Stayers, trained by Dylan Cunha.
With over 2,400 career wins, Narredu expressed his joy and pride in leading this debut team to triumph. Marking the occasion, he performed his first signature flying dismount, a tribute to his idol Frankie Dettori, delighting the crowd at the event.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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