Hollie Doyle is aiming to go one place better than last year when she again takes part in the Longines International Jockeys’ Championship at Happy Valley on Wednesday, an opportunity she continues to regard as a “big honour”.

Doyle finished joint-second 12 months ago with James McDonald, behind runaway winner Mickael Barzalona. All three are back once again along with the likes of Ryan Moore, William Buick, Joao Moreira, Rachel King and Zac Purton.