JAMES Doyle will ride for Godolphin in Australia while retained jockey James McDonald continues to be investigated over an alleged betting offence.

Henry Plumptre, Godolphin’s managing director in Australia, said: “While we continue to support James McDonald over the period of the investigation, we also have a racing stable to run and James Doyle is one of the best jockeys in the world. With the winter recess in the UK, he is available and we are delighted to have him.”