Fran’s Silver lining

★ FRAN BERRY bagged the Silver Saddle for best individual jockey as team Great Britain and Ireland scooped the Shergar Cup at Ascot.

★ The rider notched a double on the day and sealed victory for his team by steering Golden Apollo to success in the closing sprint.

★ Berry left it late on Tim Easterby’s 4-1 northern raider to collar Lualiwa, who was representing the Rest of the World team, by a length.

★ Megan Lily, ridden by Jamie Spencer, was third for the Great Britain and Ireland team, which ensured the home side claimed the team prize.

★ Berry said: “It’s a fantastic win and it’s been a great competition.

★ “It was a great buzz to cross that line in front. You’ve got to keep yourself in the shop window. I’ve had a great week and this caps it all.”

★ Berry’s first winner was on Great Hall, trained by former footballer Micky Quinn.

★ Quinn was thrilled with the performance of Great Hall.

★ He said: “Great Hall is our first winner at Ascot but we don’t have many. I hate saying it, but we are only a small yard.

★ “He had a nice pace, liked the ground and came there to win his race.

★ “Fran’s had three rides for me – two winners and a second – so there were three Hail Marys and two Our Fathers when the draw for the jockeys came out. I had a few quid on at 20-1.”