Hollie Doyle, Dylan Browne McMonagle Granted Temporary Hong Kong Licences

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Jockeys Hollie Doyle and Dylan Browne McMonagle lead a quartet of international riders granted Hong Kong temporary licences in the coming months.

Doyle, who has participated in the last five Longines International Jockeys' Championships (IJC) at Happy Valley and also ridden at Sha Tin's Longines Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) meeting, has won four times in Hong Kong. Her licence is from November 5-December 23.

Doyle 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 IJC and ride at Sha Tin on the big HKIR 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 easy-going as that.

“I like a challenge and I'm going to give it a good go. I've enjoyed riding around Happy Valley and Sha Tin on my trips so far and I think Hong Kong is probably the best place in the world to develop your skills as a jockey. I can do a light weight which is handy I suppose, but there are plenty of high-class international jockeys out there at the same time as me. Hopefully, I can use the time to develop, learn the system in Hong Kong and ride a few winners along the way.”

Other British riders currently based in Hong Kong include Harry Bentley, Richard Kingscote and David Kingscote.

A Hong Kong newcomer, Browne McMonagle currently leads the Irish Flat Jockeys' Championship. His Hong Kong licence will last from New Year's Day through March 29.

French rider Maxime Guyon and regular short-term rider in Hong Kong, James McDonald, have also been granted short-term licences, from November 30 to March 1 and from November 12 to December 23, respectively.

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