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HKJC Grants Short-Term Licences to McDonald, Doyle, Guyon and McMonagle for Winter Rides

The approvals signal a deeper international bench this winter, pending a decision on Joao Moreira.

Overview

  • James McDonald will ride from November 12 to December 23, Hollie Doyle from November 5 to December 23, Maxime Guyon from November 30 to March 1, and Dylan Browne McMonagle from January 1 to March 29.
  • McDonald, a two-time Longines World’s Best Jockey, returns for a mid-season stint that could pit him against eight-time Hong Kong champion Zac Purton.
  • A potential reunion with Brazilian star Joao Moreira remains contingent on the Jockey Club approving his application to ride as Caspar Fownes’ stable jockey from October to December.
  • Doyle shifts from recent winter stints in Japan to pursue a fresh challenge at Sha Tin and Happy Valley during Britain’s quieter period.
  • Guyon comes back after winning the 2023 Hong Kong Vase, while 22-year-old Browne McMonagle arrives for his Hong Kong debut as Ireland’s championship leader and the recent Irish St Leger-winning rider.