Cool hand Luke stars at Shergar Cup
Luke Ferraris was Dancing In Paris for Hong Kong.
The Shergar Cup, a prestigious international jockeys' challenge, experienced a resurgence in popularity at Ascot racecourse following this year's event. The decline in invited riders and attendance numbers had prompted criticism, dropping from over 30,000 pre-Covid to just 18,000 last year. However, Luke Ferraris, grandson of Ormond and son of David, played a significant role in the improvement.
At the age of 24, Ferraris won the two-mile Stayers Handicap by riding Rainbow Bridge, ridden by Dancing In Paris. Although it was his first competitive race over such a long distance and only his second at Ascot, Ferraris confidently expressed his joy, describing it as "really special". The presence of notable jockeys like Ryan Moore and Yataka Take contributed to the event's success, attracting more than 20,000 racegoers.
Despite not representing his home country, South Africa, Ferraris' exceptional horsemanship shone through, proving that his talent transcended national boundaries.
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