Thunder Call poised to perform at Ascot's Shergar Cup
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 2:37 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Thunder Call is expected to make a significant impact at the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup at Ascot on Saturday. The horse, representing the Hong Kong team, struggled on the undulating Newmarket track but previously won impressively at York. With Jerry Chau on board, Thunder Call is considered well-suited to Ascot's final stretch. The Shergar Cup features several international competitors, including leading riders like Ryan Moore and Christophe Lemaire.
- •Thunder Call runs in the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Sprint on Saturday
- •Jockey Jerry Chau makes racing debut for the Hong Kong team
- •Hollie Doyle provides insights as a leading rider from the previous year
- •Ascot event includes various teams competing for points
- •Thunder Call previously won at York before recent setback
"Our ambassador Hollie Doyle, who was the leading rider at the 2023 Shergar Cup, runs the rule over Saturday's international contest at Ascot - live on Sky Sports Racing.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- Horse Racing•Oct 16, 2026, 3:44 PMYankees get $120 million prediction for NPB Triple Crown winner
Horse Racing•Oct 15, 2026, 4:03 PMMcSharry completes World Cup triple crown
Horse Racing•Oct 14, 2026, 7:04 AMWrexham to batten down the hatches after defeat
Horse Racing•Oct 14, 2026, 6:01 AMGirls' flag football: Tuesday's scores
Horse Racing•Oct 14, 2026, 1:14 AMEwing, winner of 2025 Saratoga Special, dies at 3
Horse Racing•Oct 12, 2026, 4:33 PMSEC Shorts debuts new character honoring Kentucky football success
