Hollie Doyle discusses her ebook of rides this weekend together with Outbox heading to Copenhagen and her greatest possibilities at Pontefract together with Enchanted Life
HOPING COPENHAGEN WILL BE WONDERFUL FOR OUTBOX
I might be taking an early morning flight to Denmark on Saturday to experience Archie Watson’s globe-trotting Jockey Membership Stakes hero OUTBOX within the Group 3 Scandinavian Open Championship (3.05) at Copenhagen.
Hambleton Racing’s talisman bounced again to type in nice fashion to win the Group 2 at Newmarket on Guineas weekend, taking his prize cash haul previous the £750,000 mark – a efficiency that may most likely see him despatched off favorite for Saturday’s 1m4f function.
Hopefully we will go one higher than we now have in earlier visits to that a part of the world. He is been second in three consecutive Stockholm Cups in Sweden, happening by a nostril on the second event to Laborious One To Please, who takes him on once more on Saturday.
The Norwegian star has gained the Derby in his homeland and in Sweden, whereas final yr’s winner Go On Carlras can also be within the line-up having gained a prestigious race final trip. We’re additionally taking over the previous Aidan O’Brien colt Greenland, who was third within the Group 2 Mooresbridge Stakes on the Curragh a couple of weeks in the past earlier than becoming a member of Danish coach Flemming Velin.
I’ve by no means ridden at this observe earlier than, so it will likely be a brand new expertise, significantly as whips aren’t allowed in Denmark. It is a right-handed circuit that should not fear Outbox, who will hopefully be capable to undertake his customary front-running ways.
ENCHANTED CAN BOOST MY PONTY STRIKE RATE
Earlier than that journey, I am hoping Godolphin’s ENCHANTED LIFE can enhance my good report at Pontefract when she reappears within the Northern Commercials, Business Autos From Business Individuals Fillies’ Novice Stakes (6.45) on Friday night.
Statistics inform me I’ve a 27 per cent strike fee on the West Yorkshire observe, and this daughter of Kodiac clearly has the credentials to make a successful return for Charlie Appleby.
She gained a 7f fillies’ novice at Kempton Park on her solely earlier begin again in October, making all of the operating below William Buick. This appears to be like a steep drop in journey on paper however it’s a stiff climb to the road at Ponty, which ought to play to her strengths.
TRACK AND GROUND IDEAL FOR HOSTELRY
I gained on Ruth Carr’s HOSTELRY at Chepstow final summer time, so I am glad to be again on board the mare within the Mr Leigh Sutton Nifty fiftieth Birthday Handicap (6.15) at Pontefract.
She additionally gained in heavy floor at Thirsk in April and adopted that up with an excellent effort at Ripon, earlier than racing too huge off the bend at Beverley final trip.
Stiff tracks like this go well with her nicely. She’s run with credit score a few occasions at this venue and is a twin winner up the hill at Carlisle. We’re not badly drawn in stall six to be nicely positioned when it issues most.
STIFF SIX IDEAL FOR WATSON NEWCOMER
Archie Watson’s newcomer PRAETORIAN has been pleasing us at residence, so I am trying ahead to his debut within the British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (7.45) at Pontefract.
Out of a Galileo mare, he is bred to want a visit in time, so this demanding 6f ought to show a super place to begin. We’re nicely drawn in stall 5, however it’s a troublesome race to evaluate with so many newcomers within the line-up.
In a while the cardboard, I experience MINSTREL KNIGHT for Ed Bethell within the Napoleons On line casino Bradford Maiden Handicap (8.15). This three-year-old steps up in journey after staying on in mushy floor over 1m at Haydock on his reappearance.
The emphasis on stamina ought to go well with the Promote gelding, whereas it is all about velocity for Mick and David Easterby’s LATE ARRIVAL within the 5f finale, the FBS Chartered Accountants Handicap (8.45).
He gained over 6f at Southwell in March and stays nicely handicapped on his previous type, regardless of being 8lb greater within the weights. He already has a 5½f success at Chester to his identify, so ought to be at residence with this take a look at.
Vandeek makes his three-year-old debut at Haydock
VANDEEK SHOULD STAMP HIS CLASS IN TEMPLE
I might be shocked to see Simon and Ed Crisford’s thrilling Vandeek lose his unbeaten report within the Betfred Helps Jack Berry Home Sandy Lane Stakes (2.25) at Haydock on Saturday.
He might be a worthy favorite for the Group 2 after successful two races on the highest stage as a juvenile — the Prix Morny at Deauville and the Center Park at Newmarket.
Certainly, I absolutely count on him to consolidate his place on the head of the betting for the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot subsequent month.
The Betfred Temple Stakes (1.50) at Haydock has a extra open really feel to it, and I can see Ed Walker’s Makarova operating a giant race. She was second in mushy floor at ParisLongchamp for my husband Tom (Marquand) final time and will simply go one higher, this time below Paul Mulrennan.
BITTERSWEET DAY IN GERMANY
It merely wasn’t my day in Hanover on Monday after I flew out to companion Archie Watson’s Sattwaa in a Listed race over 7f.
She was despatched off favorite after her second in an identical race at Dusseldorf earlier this month however simply ran flat, ending out of the placings.
The race presumably got here a bit too quickly for her, however no less than Archie went residence with the winner after stablemate Havana Ball made each yard for Luke Morris.
