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Pyledriver stuns in the King George, earns BC Turf bid

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Pyledriver stuns in the King George, earns BC Turf bid

Pyledriver (GB) won the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot. He is trained by William Muir and Chris Grassick. Pylediver is a son of Harbour Watch and out of the jumping mare La Pyle. P. J. McDonald rode him. Westover finished fifth and Emily Upjohn sixth. Frankie Dettori rode the horse. The horse won by 2 3/4 lengths in 2:29.49 on turf rated good to firm. It is the second time Pyler has won a major championship race. His record is seven wins in 18 starts.

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