Hollie Doyle is keeping a close eye on the weather as she prepares to ride Trueshan in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot. Trueshan needs good ground to perform well, and Hollie is hopeful that conditions will be in his favor for the big race. She believes that Trueshan can build on his recent performances and is looking forward to the challenge.
The Gold Cup is shaping up to be a competitive race, with Aidan O’Brien’s Kyprios and last year’s runner-up Coltrane among the contenders. Hollie has a lot of respect for Coltrane, who she has battled with in the past. She is also excited to ride The Man in the Norfolk Stakes for trainer Richard Spencer and owner Phil Cunningham. The Man showed promise in his debut and comes from a strong family background.
In the King George V Stakes, Hollie will be riding East India Dock, who has shown potential in his recent races. Despite facing tough competition, Hollie is confident that East India Dock can put in a good performance. She is also looking forward to riding Cogitate in the Britannia Stakes, as she has a good relationship with the colt. Cogitate has the pedigree to excel in the race and Hollie is hopeful for a strong showing.
One horse that is facing a new challenge is Billyjoh, who will be running in the Buckingham Palace Stakes. Billyjoh has not raced over 7f before, so it will be interesting to see how he handles the distance. The fast ground could be a concern for Billyjoh, but Hollie is optimistic about his chances in the race.
In the Ribblesdale Stakes, all eyes will be on Diamond Rain, an unbeaten filly from the Godolphin stable. Diamond Rain has shown promise in her recent races and is expected to excel over the 1m 4f distance. Hollie is looking forward to seeing Diamond Rain in action and believes that she has a good chance of securing a hat-trick of wins.
Overall, Hollie Doyle is excited about her rides at Royal Ascot and is looking forward to the competitive races ahead. With a mix of experienced contenders and up-and-coming horses, the meeting promises to be full of thrilling moments for both fans and participants alike. Watch every race from Royal Ascot live on Sky Sports Racing this week to catch all the action.
