Back Tudhope to boost impressive Ascot record on Shergar Cup bow

Danny Tudhope is enjoying the best season of his career

Danny Tudhope: a generous price of 7-1 to win the Silver SaddleCredit: Patrick McCann

Two of the last four winners of the Alistair Haggis Silver Saddle had been making their Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup debut and leading jockeys’ title contender Danny Tudhope is fancied to repeat that feat.

Tudhope enjoyed a memorable royal meeting at this course with victories aboard Lord Glitters, Addeybb, Move Swiftly and Space Traveller and boasts a £1 level-stake profit of +55 at the Berkshire track in the past five years.

The betting suggests Billy Ray, a fine second to Withhold in the Marsh Cup at Newbury last time, is Tudhope’s best chance but it is impossible to rule out any of his five rides for Great Britain & Ireland.

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Jack HaynesReporter

Published on 9 August 2019inPreviews

Last updated 17:19, 9 August 2019

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