ASCOT has been the scene of some of the best racing moments for Pyledriver (Harbour Watch), and he added the Group 2 Hardwicke Stakes to previous wins in the Group 1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes and the Group 2 King Edward VII Stakes at the royal meeting.

Retained as a foal for 10,000gns, he has now won £2 million and is a great racing favourite. His sire was bred at Riversfield Stud, also the nursery that produced this year’s Royal Ascot winner Waipiro. Like Dark Angel, being a son of Acclamation (Royal Applause), Harbour Watch gained his most important win at two when he was successful in the Group 2 Richmond Stakes at Goodwood.