Maddy Playle
@mp_horseracing
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@RacingPost journalist. International racing fiend. Formula 1 fan. Happiest when eating or at Sandown Park
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Joined December 2012
Lemaire warns rivals not to overlook Embroidery in @LONGINES Hong Kong Mile. #HKIR #HKracing
@mp_horseracing writes. Read here π https://t.co/3FtLZQWCIe
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My obligatory interview with the excellent @mp_horseracing for HKIR Track work at Sha Tin ππ° Expertly modelling the the HKJC umbrella as wellβοΈ #HKIR | @HKJC_Racing
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Voyage Bubble to bid for more G1 @LONGINES Hong Kong Mile glory. #HKIR #HKracing
@mp_horseracing writes. Read here π https://t.co/qIXAnxfljA
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All four of last year's #HKIR winners from last year are back, including this guy in the Hong Kong Mile. Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior may be box office, but I love Voyage Bubble. He's generally remarkably consistent and incredibly adaptable with a wonderful attitude
Voyage Bubble to bid for more G1 @LONGINES Hong Kong Mile glory. #HKIR #HKracing
@mp_horseracing writes. Read here π https://t.co/qIXAnxfljA
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Ka Ying Rising may have been Royal Ascot's target horse for 2026 but Zac Purton has dismissed any prospect of the superstar sprinter running at the royal meeting, describing the idea as βhopelessβ due to British prize-money levels Read with Racing Post+ π
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Zac Purton on how the lack of prize-money on offer in Britain makes a trip to Royal Ascot unrealistic π£οΈ βI think itβs hopeless. We race for as much money in a Group 2 or 3 here as they do there. Itβs just not worth going, unfortunately. "As much as weβd love to go for the
Ka Ying Rising may have been Royal Ascot's target horse for 2026 but Zac Purton has dismissed any prospect of the superstar sprinter running at the royal meeting, describing the idea as βhopelessβ due to British prize-money levels Read with Racing Post+ π
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A rare Ryan Moore sighting at Sha Tin this morning. He partnered the former Johnny Murtagh-trained Nautical Force in a barrier trial. Rumours suggest the dual winner could be his Hong Kong Derby ride
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Such a well-named horse. Canβt wait to see what he can do
No Drama This End π€ The exciting novice remains unbeaten over flights in the Β£80,000 @BetfairRacing Winter Novices' Hurdle for @PFNicholls, @CobdenHarry and the @McNeill_Family
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π French winner Macktoad coasts home to remain unbeaten on British debut, the β¬125,000 buy looking a nice one for @gl_racing @Sandownpark
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Saint des Saints yearling colt doing his bit to help out π₯°π @ValentineBStock @itvracing #homeschooling #saintdessaints
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There is a horse who currently holds an entry for Hexham on Wednesday that has run in the following races⦠Ascot Gold Cup, Prix Du Cadran, Goodwood Cup, Ebor, Cesarewitch, Northumberland Plate Any guesses?
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Khaademβs global revival continues with @LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint bid. #HKIR #HKracing
@mp_horseracing reports. Read here π https://t.co/TCSeaoz8xN
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How I'd try to solve the Constitution Hill conundrum π€ Plus a 50-1 Champion Hurdle dark horse to keep on side π https://t.co/3yjlgDRisj
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Weekender columnist Maddy Playle with her thoughts on the recent action and a long-range festival fancy
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Wooosh! That was fun
Easy for Mydaddypaddy π Three runs π₯ Three wins π 6/1 favourite for the Supreme @haydockraces | @DSkeltonRacing | @harryskelton89
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Fantastic result for @QuantumLeapRace as their Group 1 winning filly Tamfana sells to MV Magnier for 2,600,000gns at the #TattsDecember Mares Sale.
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