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Greg Wood at Newmarket

James Doyle lands Classic double with Cachet’s victory in 1,000 Guineas

James Doyle rides Cachet to victory to complete a remarkable weekend double at Newmarket
James Doyle rides Cachet to victory to complete a remarkable weekend double at Newmarket. Photograph: Steve Davies/racingfotos.com/Shutterstock

On Saturday morning James Doyle was 18 years into his career in the saddle, much of it spent riding for the Godolphin operation, and still wondering if or when his first British Classic might arrive. By Sunday evening he had two to his name.

With a brave and impeccably judged front‑running ride on Cachet, at 16-1, George Boughey’s filly held on by a neck to win the 1,000 Guineas from the 33-1 outsider Prosperous Voyage, with the well-backed Tuesday just under two lengths away in third.

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