Meet Piaff Bubbles: Loaded’s Very Own Four-Legged Athlete
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a racehorse but realised you can’t even keep a houseplant alive, allow us to introduce Piaff Bubbles—Loaded’s very own equine superstar. That’s right, we’ve got skin (or should we say mane?) in the game with a 5% stake in this magnificent beast, trained by the supremely talented Rebecca Menzies in Sedgefield, Durham.
Piaff Bubbles, a nine-year-old gelding with the genes of a champion, descends from the legendary Fame and Glory, a horse so regal he made winning the Irish Derby and Gold Cup at Royal Ascot look easier than ordering a pint on a Friday night.
Piaff Bubbles is a jump horse. His most recent outing at Ayr on January 21st saw him finish a tantalizingly close third. Just one length behind the winner, Bubbles was charging up the final stretch like a freight train powered by pure northern determination. That result tells us one thing: his next win is coming. Soon. But, of course, we wouldn’t dare suggest you place a bet on him... because that would be irresponsible. (You’re an adult, make your own decisions.)
TRAINED TO PERFECTION
Rebecca Menzies is the mastermind behind Bubbles’ progress. Having climbed the notoriously cutthroat racing ranks—from stable groom to top-tier trainer—she now commands a formidable operation with over 100 horses under her wing. If Piaff Bubbles were a footballer, she’d be the gaffer giving him the hairdryer treatment when necessary but also knowing exactly when to let him strut his stuff.
And let’s not forget jockey Nathan Moscrop, who regularly partners with Bubbles. With nearly £900,000 in career prize money and over 130 wins, this lad knows his way around a track. When he’s on board, you know Piaff Bubbles is in safe hands—literally.
THE PERFECT CONDITIONS
Like a festival-goer who’s most at home in a muddy field, Piaff Bubbles thrives when the ground is soft. He’s got a stamina-driven style that makes him a nightmare for the competition in wet and testing conditions. If it’s a boggy track, you can bet (hypothetically speaking, of course) that Bubbles will be there, chewing up the ground like a man possessed.
JOIN THE JOURNEY
Owning even a fraction of a racehorse is a bit like dating a supermodel—it’s exciting, unpredictable, and you never quite know if you’re punching above your weight. But for us at Loaded, Piaff Bubbles isn’t just a horse; he’s a legend in the making. Whether you’re cheering him on from the racecourse, watching from the pub, or simply following his career from the comfort of your sofa, this is one ride you don’t want to miss.
His record speaks for itself: 11 runs, 1 win, 2 seconds, and 2 thirds. Not bad for a horse who isn’t even getting a fraction of what Premier League footballers are on.
So keep your eyes on Piaff Bubbles. And remember, while we would never suggest placing a bet, we will say this—sometimes, the stars align, the ground is soft, and a certain horse is ready to fly. Just saying.
