Doyle: Zavateri the Main Contender in Greenham
Jockey Hollie Doyle shares her thoughts on an action-packed Saturday, featuring her rides at Thirsk and Newbury. Doyle's day begins at Thirsk, where she partners two promising youngsters from Archie Watson's yard. First up is Niewiadoma, a two-year-old Cotai Glory filly, in the British EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes. Having ridden Niewiadoma in preparation, Doyle is pleased with her progress, citing her natural speed and positive attitude. However, the competition is tough, with five debutantes, including Karl Burke's Blue Point filly, Bai Tong. Later in the day, Doyle teams up with Merlier in the Stirrup Bar For Deli-Style Dinning Packages Handicap. Merlier has shown promise on the All-Weather, with victories at Newcastle and Wolverhampton, and Doyle is optimistic about his chances. The highlight of the day is the Watership Down Stud Too Darn Hot Greenham Stakes at Newbury, where Zavateri is the one to beat. Doyle believes Zavateri has set the standard after a successful juvenile campaign, which included a Group 1 win in the National Stakes. Doyle also discusses her other rides, including Warm Spell, Idyllic, and Solar Biricz, and shares her thoughts on the Dubai Duty Free Stakes and the Spring Cup Handicap. The Greenham Stakes promises to be an exciting contest, with Zavateri facing off against Albert Einstein. Doyle is eager to see how the race unfolds and is hoping for a successful day for her mounts.