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Doyle sweet on Beau

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James Doyle says "he wouldn't swap" his intended Darley July Cup mount Brazen Beau for any other runner in the sprint field.

Doyle is set to partner Chris Waller's Australian contender for the first time in the six-furlong heat on Saturday week as the colt now sports the blue colours of Godolphin.

The rider was on hand to partner Brazen Beau in a piece of work on the July Course on Tuesday morning, cantering two furlongs before picking up the pace for the last four furlongs.

Doyle said: "He didn't do anything too searching, we just wanted to let him have a feel of the track.

"I let him quicken up at the two pole he ran into the dip and changed his legs, he levelled up perfectly and he hit the line nicely.

"He's got a great temperament and is really relaxed. He handled it well and I wouldn't swap him for anything else."

While Doyle has plenty of confidence in Brazen Beau, he rates the Commonwealth Cup winner Muhaarar as a major danger.

He added: "I suppose Charlie Hills' horse, if he runs, would be a big danger as he looks a particularly exciting horse."