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Pyledriver wins in serious style

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Pyledriver wins in serious style

Pyledriver won the Group 1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday, August 23. The horse was trained by Lambourn's William Muir and Chris Grassick. It finished two and three-quarter lengths ahead of Arc winner Torquator Tasso. Jockey PJ McDonald rode Pyled River for the first time since his injury. Mur is targeting the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe in October and the Breeders Cup or Japan Cup in November. He also praises his Linkslade team, including Jeta and stable lad Babu. He is also considering going to Hong Kong.

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