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Daily Mirror
a day ago
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- Daily Mirror
Hollie Doyle responds to losing riding job to Oisin Murphy: "A bit of a shock"
The record-breaking rider found out on Friday that her five-year association with owner-breeder Imad Al Sagar, for whom she rode Nashwa, was ending, with Oisin Murphy taking her spot Hollie Doyle has made her first comments s ince losing her job as number one rider for owner-breeder Imad Al Sagar. Britain's winningest female jockey, rider of more than 1,000 winners in Britain alone, became the first of her sex to win a Classic race when she captured the French Oaks, Prix de Diane, in 2022 on the Al Sagar-bred and owned filly Nashwa. Nashwa was to play a pivotal role in establishing Doyle on the sport's major stages as she and her jockey claimed three Group 1 victories, adding the Nassau and Falmouth Stakes, before she retired. The 28-year-old was appointed Al Sagar's first retained jockey in 2020, going on to ride 38 winners in the role. On her latest ride for the owner at Newbury on Friday she finished a neck second on Rouane in a novice's race for two-year-old fillies. Champion jockey Oisin Murphy is aboard his next runner, Gamrai, in a maiden at Windsor on Monday for which the once-raced John and Thady Gosden-trained colt is set to start second favourite. Going forward Murphy will ride as first jockey when not required by Qatar Racing under what connections called a 'change of strategy'. Al Sagar's racing manager Teddy Grimthorpe told Mirror Online: 'Imad was looking for a change, a slight change of strategy if you like. 'We've had five fantastic years with Hollie, with Nashwa being the highlight in the Prix de Diane. Oisin is one of the leading jockeys and I think Imad wanted to use his services if he could. He continued: 'Imad spoke to Hollie the other day. She's been a big part of Blue Diamond and I hope will continue to do so.' Doyle expressed her disappointment at losing the role in her blog for At The Races, her first comments since the news broke. She said: 'Unfortunately, I was informed on Friday I'd lost my long-standing retainer with leading owner Imad Alsagar. It came as a bit of a shock, particularly at this stage of the season. 'I've been a part of Imad's operation for five years, riding 38 winners including at the highest of levels. We've enjoyed numerous stakes winners, a Royal Ascot winner and a Classic winner with the wonderful Nashwa in the Prix de Diane in 2022, followed by two further Group 1 successes. 'I have nothing but the utmost respect for Imad and would like to thank him for giving me such an amazing opportunity at a formative stage of my career. I wish him and the team the very best of luck in the future.'
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Hollie Doyle loses top riding job to be replaced by champion jockey Oisin Murphy
Hollie Doyle has lost her job as number one rider to Imad Al Sagar's Blue Diamond Stud. Britain's most successful female jockey, rider of more than 1,000 winners in Britain alone, became the first woman to win a Classic race when she captured the French Oaks, Prix de Diane, in 2022 on the Al Sagar-bred and owned filly Nashwa. Doyle was ever-present on Nashwa, winning five out of 18 times, and earning more than £1.6 million in prize-money. Three of those successes were in Group 1 races as she added the Nassau and Falmouth Stakes before she retired in 2024. Horse racing goes on strike for the first time in extraordinary move First Arc for Japan? Exciting Alohi Alii sets up big race bid at Deauville At the time Doyle said: 'She came along at a pivotal time in my career and she has been a star for the stud, Imad and myself. She took my career to new heights and I'll be forever thankful to her for that and I thank Imad for the opportunity.' The 28-year-old was appointed Al Sagar's first retained jockey in 2020, going on to ride 38 winners in the role. On her latest ride for the owner at Newbury on Friday she finished a neck second on Rouane in a novice's race for two-year-old fillies. Champion jockey Oisin Murphy is aboard his next runner, Gamrai, in a maiden at Windsor on Monday for which the once-raced John and Thady Gosden-trained colt is set to start second favourite. Hollie Doyle riding Nashwa (green) to win the Qatar Nassau Stakes With some of the Al Sagar string trained by Andrew Balding, Murphy will ride as first jockey going forward when not required by Qatar Racing. Al Sagar's racing manager Teddy Grimthorpe told Mirror Online: 'Imad was looking for a change, a slight change of strategy if you like. 'We've had five fantastic years with Hollie, with Nashwa being the highlight in the Prix de Diane. 'Oisin is one of the leading jockeys and I think Imad wanted to use his services if he could. He continued: 'Imad spoke to Hollie the other day. She's been a big part of Blue Diamond and I hope will continue to be so.'
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Hollie Doyle loses top riding job to be replaced by champion jockey Oisin Murphy
The record-breaking rider's five year stint with Nashwa owner Imad Al Sagar has come to an end with Murphy starting the role at Windsor on Monday Hollie Doyle has lost her job as number one rider to Imad Al Sagar's Blue Diamond Stud. Britain's most successful female jockey, rider of more than 1,000 winners in Britain alone, became the first woman to win a Classic race when she captured the French Oaks, Prix de Diane, in 2022 on the Al Sagar-bred and owned filly Nashwa. Doyle was ever-present on Nashwa, winning five out of 18 times, and earning more than £1.6 million in prize-money. Three of those successes were in Group 1 races as she added the Nassau and Falmouth Stakes before she retired in 2024. At the time Doyle said: 'She came along at a pivotal time in my career and she has been a star for the stud, Imad and myself. She took my career to new heights and I'll be forever thankful to her for that and I thank Imad for the opportunity.' The 28-year-old was appointed Al Sagar's first retained jockey in 2020, going on to ride 38 winners in the role. On her latest ride for the owner at Newbury on Friday she finished a neck second on Rouane in a novice's race for two-year-old fillies. Champion jockey Oisin Murphy is aboard his next runner, Gamrai, in a maiden at Windsor on Monday for which the once-raced John and Thady Gosden-trained colt is set to start second favourite. With some of the Al Sagar string trained by Andrew Balding, Murphy will ride as first jockey going forward when not required by Qatar Racing. Al Sagar's racing manager Teddy Grimthorpe told Mirror Online: 'Imad was looking for a change, a slight change of strategy if you like. 'We've had five fantastic years with Hollie, with Nashwa being the highlight in the Prix de Diane. 'Oisin is one of the leading jockeys and I think Imad wanted to use his services if he could. He continued: 'Imad spoke to Hollie the other day. She's been a big part of Blue Diamond and I hope will continue to be so.'
