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LIKE Marmite you either love or hate the Shergar Cup at Ascot, as for me the biggest downside is the jockeys not being assimilated with the track riding here for the first or even second time.

The positives are that it is a vibrant event and for newcomers to the sport it means you can hang your hat on a team and identify with them. The restricted fields also are a plus for those jockeys visiting the track for the very first time.