Get ready for team tactics, international flair, and big-field chaos—it’s Shergar Cup Day at Ascot! Tom and Rich combine analysis to give you full-card insight with value plays, pace projections, and horses that fit the profile of a winner.
🏁 Race 1 – Shergar Cup Dash (Class 2, 3yo+, 5f) – 8:35 AM ET
Tom’s Tips
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1 – Manaccan: Drops out of Group races and into Class 2. Questionable recent form, but past class could carry him.
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3 – Vespasian: Off a break after strong Dubai runs. Dangerous if fit.
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5 – Vintage Clarets: Even run at Ascot last time, but prior races (including vs G1 winner) suggest upside.
Rich’s Ranks
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3 – Vespasian: Crazy longshot? Maybe. Off over a year, but most 5f turf times win this. If ready—look out.
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9 – Venture Capital: Ran well at Ascot—repeat of his last makes him a threat.
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5 – Vintage Clarets: Repeat of last effort could be enough.
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6 – Regal Envoy: Better than the finish suggests last time—final time fits here.
🐎 Race 2 – Shergar Cup Stayers (Class 2, 4yo+, 2m) – 9:10 AM ET
Tom’s Tips
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8 – Almuhit: Two front-running wins in small fields. If left alone up front, could go gate-to-wire.
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6 – Scottish Anthem: Sat behind Almuhit last out, stayed on well for third.
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2 – Wild Waves: Fourth in the same race last time. Royal Ascot effort was better.
Rich’s Ranks
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7 – Fireblade: May not win—classic Tom type—but consistently closes the strongest.
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6 – Scottish Anthem: Faster at 2 1/16 miles than 2 miles—still improving.
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8 – Almuhit: 2025 has been his year. No reason that changes now.
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5 – Maghlaak: Tends to bunch good races—came to life last out, could repeat.
🏇 Race 3 – Shergar Cup Challenge (Class 2, 4yo+, 1m4f) – 9:45 AM ET
Tom’s Tips
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2 – Claymore: Strong win two back on good-to-firm. Yarmouth effort was flat.
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9 – Night Breeze: In form with strong runs at Ascot and Haydock. Hard to leave off.
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10 – Houstonn: Ran third last out; needs a cleaner trip to contend.
Rich’s Ranks
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9 – Night Breeze: Getting better. Loves this trip (5: 3-1-0).
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2 – Claymore: Best efforts lately have been on good turf—can win.
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4 – Dramatic Star: May be best horse in field—long layoff, but won off similar break last time.
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7 – Great Bedwyn: Ran faster last out. AW-to-turf a question, but value for ITM.
🏁 Race 4 – Shergar Cup Sprint (Class 2, 3yo, 6f) – 10:20 AM ET
Tom’s Tips
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3 – Flash Harry: Lightly raced, improving. Missed by a head last out. Upside play.
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7 – Dyonisos: Toss debut in UK—strong in France. Big rebound candidate.
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10 – Maw Lam: Poor recent form but showed late interest. Cutback in distance may help.
Rich’s Ranks
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1 – Prince of India: Resume says faster second-up—dominated last.
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9 – Up the Pace: Did just that in his last. Cutback from 7f helps.
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3 – Flash Harry: Untapped potential—must include.
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2 – Zayer: Ran slightly faster last time—distance fits (3: 0-2-1).
🐎 Race 5 – Shergar Cup Classic (Class 3, 3yo, 1m4f) – 10:55 AM ET
Tom’s Tips
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2 – Topteam: Won three in a row. Front-runner with momentum—can they catch him?
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3 – Tenability: Two straight wins, last at Ascot. Likely favorite.
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4 – Canvas: Three solid efforts in July. Wants more ground.
Rich’s Ranks
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2 – Topteam: Best resume. 3/4 on turf—concern is regression.
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3 – Tenability: Ascot win makes him the chalk—same regression risk applies.
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4 – Canvas: Any of last 3 on good footing could be good enough to win.
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7 – Team Player: Feels like there’s a lot of speed—top closer in the field.
🏁 Race 6 – Shergar Cup Mile (Class 2, 4yo+, 1m) – 11:30 AM ET
Tom’s Tips
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2 – Miss Information: Royal Ascot winner; disappointed at 7f last time. Back to 1m today—expect bounce back.
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5 – Urban Lion: Toss Royal Ascot trip—no room to run. Smaller field helps.
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6 – Ebt’s Guard: Second in Coral Mile. Best recent form in this group.
Rich’s Ranks
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5 – Urban Lion: Won 3 of 4 first-up efforts. Toss debut—he fires fresh.
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2 – Miss Information: Will take $$ off Ascot form (3: 2-0-0)—but highly vulnerable.
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6 – Ebt’s Guard: Best miler in the field so far—ITM 9/12.
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8 – Treasure Time: Won only other time he made 3rd start in a row—just like today.
💡 Final Thoughts:
With international jockeys, team competition, and full fields—Shergar Cup Day is prime hunting ground for value players. Many of these races are wide open, and the pace scenario in nearly every one opens the door for longshots to run big.
