Stoute's unbeaten Playful Sound faces stiff challenge

Sir Michael Stoute was on target with Pivoine, who hails from a family he knows well

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Little excites racing's hardcore enthusiasts quite like an unbeaten, progressive Sir Michael Stoute middle-distance type, and from her three starts to date Playful Sound looks very exciting.

The Oaks had already been run when she finally made her debut at Salisbury in June, but a cosy success was followed by two handicap wins off marks of 82 and 88.

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Stuart RileyDeputy news editor

Published on 6 October 2016inPreviews

Last updated 15:03, 6 October 2016

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