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Pyledriver to miss Japan Cup and Hong Kong Vase

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Pyledriver to miss Japan Cup and Hong Kong Vase

Pyledriver has been off the track since Ascot's summer Group One. He will be pointed towards the Meydan Group one. If he qualifies for the Lingfield Derby trial, he will go on to the Sheema Classic. He was an unlucky fourth in earlier in the year. The horse has come first in every aspect. Pyled River will have a break before the next race. It will take place on home soil. His owners would have liked to go to Japan or Hong Kong.

Pyledriver will miss Japan Cup and Hong Kong Vase. Recommended bets are advised to over-18s. National Gambling Helpline is on 0808 8020 133.

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