Cox and Ralston representing Britain and Ireland in Women Jockeys' World Cup

The third running of the Women Jockeys' World Cup takes place in Sweden on Sunday, with the familiar faces of Georgia Cox and Sophie Ralston competing for Britain and Ireland across five races, all of which can be watched on Racing TV.

The points-based competition, first run in 2017, is restricted to ten international riders and several of the world's leading female jockeys line up, including Sweden's Josefin Landgren, last year's winner, Brazil's champion jockey Jeane Alves and Japan's rising star Nanako Fujita.

The World Cup, held at Europe's newest racecourse in Bro Park, roughly 26 miles north-west of Stockholm, is decided on a points system, with the rider who has accumulated the most points being crowned champion.

Cox, 22, was effusive in her praise for the championship, which was designed to expand international opportunities for female riders.

"I went there last year – it was well put together and I'm looking forward to going back out there," she said. "It's a good day out and it's nice to get some decent rides. They're trying to promote Swedish racing and I think they're doing a good job."

Dennis Madsen, director of racing at Svensk Galopp, said: "We're delighted with the strength of this year's line-up once again and the media attention the event has already attracted.

"The Women Jockeys' World Cup is designed to expand international opportunities for professional female riders and provide a platform from which to promote success and inspire future generations."

Sophie Ralston: recently rode out her 7lb claimCredit: Apprentice Sophie Ralston

Ralston, who is based with Dean Ivory, lost her 7lb claim when landing a Chelmsford handicap on Tropics earlier this month.

The 26-year-old, who spent seven years at Pat Phelan's yard in Epsom, has spent time raceriding in Cyprus and struck up a successful partnership with the Tony Carroll-trained Oeil De Tigre, who she partnered to three consecutive victories at Goodwood last term, and Essaka.

The fixture begins at 11.15am BST, with the five championship races interspersed throughout the day with four other contests. Riders will be permitted no more than three strikes of the whip, which includes slaps down the neck.

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