Heffernan ‘thrilled’ to be making Shergar debut

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.

The only rider among the trio based in Ireland, Heffernan is no stranger to the big stage for as Aidan O’Brien’s second jockey to Johnny Murtagh, he has a string of major successes to his credit.

“It’s my first time riding in it tomorrow and I’m really looking forward to it,” he said.