Zavateri Stands Out in Greenham Stakes

Looking ahead to a packed Saturday, jockey Hollie Doyle shares her thoughts in an exclusive blog. Doyle's schedule includes a trip to Thirsk, where she will ride two promising young horses from Archie Watson's Lambourn base. The first, Niewiadoma, makes her debut in the British EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes, while Merlier attempts to secure a hat-trick in the Stirrup Bar For Deli-Style Dinning Packages Handicap. Doyle is optimistic about Merlier's chances, given his progressive performance on the All-Weather. However, she acknowledges that stepping into a handicap for the first time will be a different challenge. Doyle expects Warm Spell to go close in the Join Racing TV Today Handicap, given his career-low mark and suitable ground conditions. Other rides for Doyle include Idyllic in the Happy 21st Birthday Lily Watkinson Handicap and Solar Biricz in the Nick Simpson Cannot Be 60 Handicap. Meanwhile, at Newbury, Doyle is hoping Eve Johnson Houghton and Charlie Bishop can keep their Classic dreams alive with 2000 Guineas contender Zavateri in the Watership Down Stud Too Darn Hot Greenham Stakes. Zavateri sets the standard after a win in the Group 1 National Stakes in Ireland, and Doyle believes he has a strong chance of success. The Group 3 Dubai Duty Free Stakes looks like an open renewal, with several fillies holding similar prospects. Doyle thinks Shadwell's Touleen has the potential to do well, but may face stiff competition from Catching The Moon. In the Win Unique Experiences At OLBG Prizes Spring Cup Handicap, Doyle expects Urban Lion to confirm his form and give Eddie Greatrex another notable success. Doyle also hopes to see Al Aasy win the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes for Tom Marquand and William Haggas.