Doyle previews Nunthorpe Stakes at York's Ebor Festival
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 5:45 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Hollie Doyle forecasts a competitive Nunthorpe Stakes, part of York's Ebor Festival, set for Friday at 3:35 PM. Doyle emphasizes that recent rain benefits Francis-Henri Graffard's French filly Rayevka, while it may hinder Wesley Ward's US sprinter Bacio, who prefers faster ground. The race features contenders like Adaay Of Scarlett in the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack Stakes and Caballo De Mar in the Weatherbys Lonsdale Cup Stakes. Doyle believes conditions will play a significant role in the outcomes of these races.
- •Nunthorpe Stakes scheduled for Friday at 3:35 PM.
- •Hollie Doyle favors Rayevka due to recent rain.
- •Bacio's chances may be compromised by softer ground.
- •Other notable races include the Gimcrack Stakes and Lonsdale Cup.
- •Doyle anticipates a competitive field influenced by track conditions.
"Hollie returns to preview Friday’s top-class action from York’s Ebor Festival, which includes the Group One Nunthorpe Stakes.
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