Hollie Doyle returns to preview Friday's top-class action from York's Ebor Festival, featuring the Group One Nunthorpe Stakes. She fears the rain-softened ground at Knavesmire will compromise the chances of US raider Bacio, who thrives on faster ground. Instead, she sees Rayevka, the Aga Khan Studs' filly, as well-suited to the conditions after winning at Paris Longchamp on soft ground in May.

In the Gimcrack Stakes, Doyle backs Adaay Of Scarlett despite a string of second-place finishes. Hugo Palmer's colt has been competitive in major Group Two races and now gets a chance to strike at York. First-time cheekpieces for jockey Oisin Murphy could prove decisive, while Aidan O'Brien's once-raced Marco Polo represents a intriguing threat.

The Lonsdale Cup sees dual Group One winner Caballo De Mar seeking redemption after heat stress issues at Royal Ascot. Local trainer Kevin Ryan's unbeaten Matteo could be overpriced, while Ralph Beckett's Amiloc may benefit from the longer distance.

Doyle also highlights Exclusive Code for the opener and Master Vintner in the finale, both showing strong form on testing ground.