DOYLE AND DYLAN GRANTED HONG KONG LICENCES

HOLLIE DOYLE and Dylan Browne McMonagle have been granted temporary licences to ride in Hong Kong later this year, joining a growing contingent of jockeys trying their hands on the competitive circuit.

- BY NICK ROBSON

For Doyle, who has spent the last few winters riding in Japan, it is another new challenge.

She said: “I've had the pleasure of riding in Hong Kong over the last few years, albeit for in-and-out trips to compete in the International Jockeys’ Championship and ride at Sha Tin on the big Hong Kong International Races Sunday, and I've had a bit of luck at those meetings.

“This will be different, though, and I'm under no illusion that this first proper stint isn't going to be as easygoing as that.