James Doyle will not take up his intended mounts at York on Friday and Saturday after being diagnosed with a viral infection.
The retained rider for Wathnan Racing had been due to partner Night Raider in the G1 Nunthorpe Stakes and French Master in the Ebor Handicap.
Doyle said, “I felt unwell during racing on Wednesday, underwent tests on Thursday and have been diagnosed with a viral infection. I have been prescribed antibiotics and have been advised to rest for a few days. It's hugely disappointing to be missing important rides, but I wish the team well and look forward to being back in action shortly.”
Doyle, who was aboard G3 Prix Gontaut Biron winner First Look and Listed Prix Nureyev winner Damysus for Wathnan over last weekend in Deauville, is expected to return to race-riding towards the end of next week.
Danny Tudhope will renew his acquaintance with the former Clipper Logistics-owned Night Raider and Rab Havlin will ride French Master.
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