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.

FRAN BERRY and Alan Munro have been named as the final two riders to compete in the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup at Ascot on Saturday.

Richard Hughes enjoyed another outstanding afternoon's work at Ascot as a 377-1 treble sealed the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup for himself and his Irish teammates.

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.

Richard Hughes is hoping to have the luck of the Irish in the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup at Ascot tomorrow.

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.

Gerald Mosse took the starring role on Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup day at Ascot when leading his European team to victory as well as collecting the Silver Saddle trophy for leading rider.

A Hugh Bowman and Yutaka Take-inspired Rest Of The World side landed the honours in what turned out to be a thrilling battle for the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup at Ascot.

Hayler Turner justified her late call-up for the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup in some style by collecting her first ever winner at Ascot.

Two female jockeys will join their male colleagues for the first time in the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup.