Hollie Doyle: Zavateri Stands Out in Greenham Stakes

Racing enthusiast Hollie Doyle shares her thoughts on an action-packed Saturday, featuring her rides at Thirsk and notable events at Newbury. She begins by discussing her two promising young horses, Niewiadoma and Merlier, set to compete at Thirsk. Niewiadoma, a Cotai Glory filly, is poised to make her debut in the British EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes. Doyle expresses her satisfaction with the filly's natural speed and attitude, despite the uncertainty surrounding her five rivals. Merlier, having shown progress on the All-Weather, is set to participate in the Stirrup Bar For Deli-Style Dining Packages Handicap. Doyle also touches upon her expectations for Warm Spell in the Join Racing TV Today Handicap, citing the horse's potential now that he has been eased to a career-low mark. Additionally, she mentions her ride on Idyllic in the Happy 21st Birthday Lily Watkinson Handicap and Solar Birciz in the Nick Simpson Cannot Be 60 Handicap. The highlight of the day is the Watership Down Stud Too Darn Hot Greenham Stakes at Newbury, where Zavateri is favored to win. Doyle believes Zavateri sets the standard after his win in the Group 1 National Stakes in Ireland, although his performance on undulating terrain at Newmarket was less convincing. Other notable events include the Group 3 Dubai Duty Free Stakes, where several fillies have similar prospects, and the Win Unique Experiences At OLBG Prizes Spring Cup Handicap, where Urban Lion aims to build on his win in the Lincoln.