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PYLEDRIVER: Former Kempton runner-up wins Coronation Cup
The gutsy Pyledriver landed a first Group 1 at Epsom Downs under Martin Dwyer
The gutsy Pyledriver landed a first Group 1 at Epsom Downs under Martin Dwyer
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1 year agoon
William Muir and Chris Grassick’s stable-star, who won Group 2’s at Royal Ascot and York last season, began his campaign in Sunbury-on-Thames when chasing home Berlin Tango three days into racing’s return after the first coronavirus lockdown.
And he achieved his finest hour to date on the other side of Surrey on Friday afternoon, seeing off hot-favourite Al Aasy in a titanic battle under Martin Dwyer to land the first major contest of the fixture.
Fellow Kempton victor Corazon Espinado also claimed glory on the Downs, winning the Coral ‘Beaten By A Length’ Free Bet Handicap under Hollie Doyle.
And Oscula, who finished on the podium in third at the course on debut, went two better in the Woodcote to land a second victory in a row after Brighton glory last month for George Boughey.
Dominic Chapman is senior content writer at Low6 with a passion for horse racing. He provides a NAP and NB every day throughout the week on selected National Hunt and Flat cards in both Britain and Ireland. Additionally, he hosts the Paddock Picks Podcast with former Welsh Grand National-winning pilot, Charlie Poste - the pair interviewing and discussing current racing topics with a special guest every week.
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