A consistent performance from the Ireland team saw them retain the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup over Europe in a battle only decided by the final of the six races.

SEAMIE Heffernan is looking forward to making his Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup debut at Ascot today, where he will represent Ireland along with Richard Hughes and Neil Callan.

Ireland are favourites win the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, and team captain Richard Hughes the market leader to be top jockey, following the draw for mounts at Ascot on Saturday.