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James Doyle Ruled Out of Remainder of York Ebor Festival With Viral Infection

Replacements have been declared for his Nunthorpe and Ebor mounts.

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Overview

  • Doyle said he felt unwell during racing on Wednesday, underwent tests on Thursday that confirmed a viral infection, and has been prescribed antibiotics with advice to rest for a few days.
  • He will miss high-profile rides including Night Raider in Friday's Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes and French Master in Saturday's Ebor Handicap.
  • Danny Tudhope takes over on Night Raider and Robert (Rab) Havlin will ride French Master, with Rossa Ryan deputising on Al Nayyir in the Lonsdale Cup.
  • Additional changes include Tudhope booked for King's Gambit and Ryan Moore stepping in on Silent Applause, with some earlier Friday and Saturday mounts listed as awaiting confirmation at the time of reporting.
  • Doyle, the retained rider for Wathnan Racing, said he expects to return shortly, and The Sun reported he misses out on a potential £300,000 payday linked to the Ebor.