British jockey Hollie Doyle is set for a whirlwind week, riding in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint and Goldikova Stakes at Del Mar before jetting off to Australia to compete in the prestigious Melbourne Cup. Doyle discusses her chances in each race, her excitement for the Melbourne Cup, and her upcoming trip to Japan.
Monday’s triple-header on Sky Sports Racing features exciting races from Windsor, Southwell, and Wolverhampton. Silver Gunn, a former winner at Windsor, returns to the same course and distance in the Gilbey’s Bar, Restaurant & Townhouse, Eton Handicap. Morcar, who has undergone a gelding and wind operation, makes his seasonal reappearance in the Jean & Leslie Spencer Memorial Maiden Stakes. Fast Steps, with a strong record at Windsor, is a contender in the same race. Liam Swagger, a promising newcomer, has a leading chance after an unlucky debut. Fighter Command, with solid performances in his previous starts, looks to continue his good form. Among the newcomers, Dramatic Star, a foal of Group Three winner Dramatic Queen, is a notable entry. Cobden has recently been crowned champion jockey for the first time, while Peslier bids farewell to racing. Be Here Now aims to extend his winning streak at Southwell, while Cloud King, despite a recent hike in the handicap, remains a force to be reckoned with. Torvar, an experienced runner, seeks to regain his winning form.
Uttoxeter will be the stage for an action-packed racing day that will be showcased live on Sky Sports Racing on Wednesday. The highlight of the event will be the feature race, where Anti Bridgie will make her handicap debut.
After securing two hurdle victories and a triumph over fences at Warwick, Anti Bridgie is a formidable contender as she transitions to a handicap race over three miles. Good Work, from the same stable, remains a maiden but has consistently finished as runner-up ten times and should not be overlooked, especially with William Shanahan claiming 5lb. Top Ville Ben, with nine wins from 43 starts, brings experience to the race, while Hudson De Grugy is another horse to watch if he can replicate his recent third-place finish at Sandown.
Other notable runners include Harry Derham’s Il Va De Soi, who recently broke through at Chepstow, Olly Murphy’s Damarta, who seeks a longer distance, and Cloud Dancer, Gary Moore’s intriguing debutant in handicap company. Billams Legacy, trained by Fergal O’Brien, will carry top weight and is a contender based on his recent string of runner-up finishes.
Tuesday’s live action on Sky Sports Racing features cards from Yarmouth, Southwell, and Wolverhampton, with Educate and Peace Walk featuring at the latter meeting.
