Pyledriver won the Hardwicke Stakes (G2) on June 24 in a dramatic way under PJ McDonald in the first game since his victory in King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1) last year.
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Concerned about the early stages of getting back into action, Pyledriver overcame his challenge in the final two legs and displayed a stubborn tendency by turning right change protection And West Wind Blows .
A manager’s inquiry was called but the rankings remained unchanged with the 7-2 winner finishing against the West Wind Blows, who took second place from the Changing Guardians in third. . La Pyle Partnership’s Pyledriver is 3-1 in an even pool of bets offered to US bettors, paying $8 to win
McDonald’s left to celebrate his first Royal Ascot success on the star of the stables featuring co-trainers William Muir and Chris Grassick.
The rider said: “When he hit the front he was always running around. I thought when I was out with him he would be fine but as soon as I dug him he went all the way this way. to the other direction.
“It just shows you what he’s capable of. He’s not focused on running in a straight line. I think he’s a very comfortable winner, nobody can take this away from him. .”
Muir had warned bettors before the race that Pylediver, son of Harbor clock will certainly improve for the run, with plans to take him to the top at King George next month.
free wind in the retired jockey’s last Royal Ascot group race, but his mount was unable to participate and finished fifth.
