Doyle, the horse racing champion who triumphed at Royal Ascot, fully deserves all the win he encounters moving forward.
On a day when James Doyle steered the ride-on favorite East India Dock towards a potential Northumberland Plate win, it's challenging to envision this upcoming Saturday surpassing the drama-filled last one for him.
However, the sheer joy of Royal Ascot had left Doyle grinning ear-to-ear, even after his hasty dismount from Lazzat following a minor incident involving the unfurling of the winner's rug on the track.
Swiftly rising to his feet, Doyle, who had been stationed next to the first-placed pole during the season's biggest week thrice, navigated back with a sense of familiarity, undeterred by the unexpected disruption.
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Unsurprisingly, recent reporting indicates that James Doyle's performance in the 2025 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes was outstanding, with him piloting Lazzat to a Group One victory with an impressive, controlled ride[1][4]. There's no mention of an unceremonious unshipping or any related negative impact on his career following this race in these reports[1][4].
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Despite his hiccup during the unfurling of the winner's rug incident, James Doyle's passion for sports, particularly horse racing, remains undeterred, as seen when he steered Lazzat to a Group One victory in the 2025 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes. Dive deeper into the thrilling world of racing and follow James Doyle's journey with exclusive content, expert analysis, and premium form study tools.
