Overview
- ⏱️3 hoursApproximate duration
- 🏟️Large sizedVenue capacity is 70,000
The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup is a thrilling single-day flat racing meeting for thoroughbred horses held annually in August at Ascot Racecourse in the beautiful county of Berkshire, UK.
The event was first held in 1999 at Goodwood Racecourse but since 2000 it has been held at Ascot. The meeting is a unique fixture in the racing calendar where the world’s top jockeys compete for points to lift racing’s ultimate team prize. Jockeys are invited to join 1 of the 4 teams divided by their presenting countries or region, or their gender. The winning team is determined by their overall performance across the day's 6 races and is presented with a silver trophy of Shergar, one of the most famous racehorses in history.
Described as "racing's most popular event" with around 30,000 spectators in attendance, this is the perfect day for families and racing newbies, as well as regular punters.
Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Tickets
For the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, Ascot Racecourse is divided into 3 separate enclosures with varying dress code restrictions, access levels, and ticket price brackets. Racegoers purchase a ticket for a full day of racing with access to 1 of the following:
- King Edward VII Enclosure – the premium enclosure for the meeting with the highest access, an elevated trackside viewing deck with views over the Parade Ring and course, as well as premier bars and restaurants. King Edward VII Enclosure admission can be purchased as a standalone ticket or, if you are purchasing one of the many hospitality options, it will be included in your package
- Winning Post Enclosure – offers a private viewing area and trackside lawn adjacent to the Winning Post, as well as Pre-Parade Ring and Parade Ring viewing areas, and great food and drink options
- Queen Anne Enclosure – offers access to a trackside viewing lawn and Parade Ring viewing area, as well as a range of bars, food outlets, and entertainment
Subject to availability, tickets can be upgraded to other enclosures on the day are available e.g. you may be able to purchase an upgrade from Queen Anne Enclosure admission to King Edward VII Enclosure admission.















