Pivoine seeking historic York repeat
Only two others have won big race twice.
Andrew Balding is under no illusions about the task facing Pivoine as he bids to become only the third dual winner of the John Smith’s Cup at York on Saturday.
Since its inauguration in 1960, only Prominent (1971 and 1972) and Chaumiere (1985 and 1986) have managed to win back-to-back renewals of the prestigious handicap. Since striking gold on the Knavesmire 12 months ago, the King Power Racing-owned Pivoine has done himself proud in races like the Arlington Million and the Canadian International, but returns to York to defend his crown just 2lb higher in the weights.Pivoine wins the big prize at @yorkracecourse today under @rob_hornby18 for trainer Andrew Balding finding really good pace deep inside the final furlong pic.twitter.com/EDcktBVeL0
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) July 13, 2019
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