Prix ​​de l’Arc de Triomphe: Pyledriver ruled out Paris trip after suffering ‘slight’ injuries as matches look to Breeders’ Cup or Japan | Racing news

King George winner Pyledriver has been ruled out of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe due to a “minor” injury.

Too impressive to beat last year’s Arc winner Torquator Tasso at Ascot in the summer highlight, a soft tissue problem means coaches William Muir and Chris Grassick won’t be able to get the job done. for a five year old child.

Also the winner of last year’s Coronation Cup at Epsom, Pylediver had about 14/1 for the ParisLongchamp show.

“He had a bit of a setback and we gutted,” Muir said. “I can’t gallop tomorrow or next week, we can go on but I can’t gallop him, otherwise he might have to take a longer break.

“It’s very small and it’s a coin toss, but we have to make a decision. If I can’t have him at 100% like he was for King George, there’s no point in going into a contest. race like Arc .

“We’re distraught, like we want to be in it, but that’s life and we have to get on with it, we have to get it right with him.”

He continued: “It’s very small and my vet said this time next week he could be 100%.

“The plan now will be to see if we can go to the Breeders’ Cup or the Japan Cup, whichever, and then Hong Kong and the Sheema Classic.

“You don’t make as many good horses as this but he didn’t miss much (the race). It’s not his last problem when he’s in pain, this is very minor and as long as it goes. on track, we’ll be in business – just not in time for Arc.”