Our ambassador is taking a break from winter commitments in Japan to participate within the Worldwide Jockeys Problem in Hong Kong on Wednesday, dwell on Sky Sports activities Racing.
Problem Hong Kong to make historical past
I can’t wait to return to Hong Kong’s Completely happy Valley on Wednesday for my fifth look within the 2024 Longines Worldwide Jockeys’ Championship (IJC), broadcast dwell on Sky Sports activities Racing. It is thrilling to be invited again to compete in opposition to most of the world’s high jockeys.
Representing Nice Britain is at all times particular and I shall be flying the house flag alongside Ryan Moore and William Buick. Nonetheless, the competitors shall be fierce, with 12 drivers together with New Zealander James McDonald, French ace Miquel Barsalona and Irish champion Colin Keane vying for max factors throughout 4 races.
Rachel King, who lives in Australia, and I each have the possibility to develop into the primary girls to win the Problem outright – an achievement that may cap off one other satisfying yr at dwelling and overseas.
Turning into the primary feminine jockey to win the 2020 Concord N Blessed Problem after I completed tied for third was a particular second, as was doing even higher the next yr and ending tied for second. An achievement to be happy with, so I can’t wait to see what occurs on Wednesday.
Hope the circus can get them concerned
On the primary flip (12.10), my mount circus reel Excessive attracts have to be overcome. David Corridor’s sprinter ran nicely final time again right down to the minimal distance, so will hopefully have sufficient velocity to make a mark on this 5-foot sprint.
He hasn’t been uncovered after simply three begins in Hong Kong, and he is a horse that likes to run late, so if the race unfolds to swimsuit his fashion of racing, he’ll discover sufficient to take a convincing end. rating.
sixth era It was my experience on the second leg (12.40) which was a handicap over the prolonged 1m distance however once more the draw was unkind. Hurdle 11 could have a troublesome time for a horse who comes right here using a good fourth horse within the Sha Tin All-Climate.
Skilled by Jamie Richards, he’s a succesful performer who does not put on the standard goggles and might be harmful if the playing cards are performed proper.
A preventing likelihood with Soleil
The third leg of the problem (1.40) was additionally over 1m which was superb for my mount solar warriorwho painted very nicely at door quantity three.
Skilled by David Hayes, he ran nicely two video games in the past when he was overwhelmed by simply the neck on the pitch and inside hanging distance of one other low draw. The mileage in Hong Kong was comparatively low and he needed to work onerous on the distance in current begins, however he can bounce again from that.
Doug White’s gokovin He ran rather well on this 6f race final time so I used to be anticipating him to complete second in flip 4 (2.10) regardless that he was my different rider posted on the monitor.
After his first 4 begins at Sha Tin, he rushed dwelling on the day and proved that this monitor is certainly his dwelling.
Nice alternative to get a help card
I used to be completely happy to get 4 rides on the help card, from very good motion Within the opening match, Australia had a handicap of 5 (10.30), as soon as once more exceeding the prolonged 1m.
Whereas he hasn’t been at his finest these days, he is a well-positioned pitch and distance scorer, and I’ve heard his monitor document is encouraging.
I teamed up with Doug Whyte within the second race and the French Handicap (11.00) was again on a flying 6f. velocity chariot Have not received in Hong Kong earlier than however he ran nicely final time and completed 4th on target and distance.
We went wider on the eight barrier this time, however he seemed like a straight man and he ought to go nicely sufficient to not get the rub from the inexperienced.
An extended journey can deliver out Mighty’s energy
I experience too highly effective stretch Ricky Yiu competes within the British Handicap (11.30), a Class 4 lengthy distance 1m race. He confirmed some sturdy kind at Seven Flooring close to Sha Tin and should recognize the advance on this journey.
His current efficiency might be dismissed as being drawn closely and never trying comfy, however issues could possibly be completely different in a greater fourth beginning spot.
Within the Irish Handicap (1.10) I used to be assigned a participant skilled by David Hayes world herohe solely ran 4 races in Hong Kong. He is sporting a blindfold, so he might have hassle concentrating, however will hopefully begin to present some enchancment.
Japan contract extension
My journey to Completely happy Valley shall be short-lived as I shall be heading straight again to Tokyo to proceed my short-term contract in Japan, which I’m completely happy to say has been prolonged.
My husband Tom (Marquand) and I have been on account of go away earlier than Christmas, however we’re very grateful to the Japan Central Racing Affiliation for having the ability to keep till January thirteenth.
Tom has had a tremendous begin with two of his seven wins over the Japan Cup weekend and I am trying ahead to using just a few extra myself earlier than heading dwelling within the new yr.
Holly Doyle is interviewed by Sky Sports activities Racing’s Simon Mapletoft.
You possibly can watch the Longines Worldwide Jockeys’ Championship from Completely happy Valley dwell on Sky Sports activities Racing (Sky 415 | Virgin 519) on Wednesday 6 December.
