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Hove Bags Race 7 - Race 7

MELBURY CURLY (4) jumped favourite and was too quick with an all-the-way win last start (29.94) at this track in an A3 over 500m. Sure to prove hard to beat. DEADLY RUBEN (3) comes off an average effort last start when fifth at this track over 500m behind Burrows Eclipse (30.04) in a OR3. Deserves plenty of respect. RIOJA MINSTREL (6) failed to feature last start at this track, but prior to that won by a nose at this track (30.21) beating ROMEO HAVOK in an A2 on February 11. Cannot be taken lightly. ROMEO HAVOK (2) placed last time out at this track and distance - worth considering.

Race Time:4:16 PM

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:500m

Signora Veloce (1)2414122233

Trainer: J E Harvey (Hove)12 mths 68: 7-19-12

4 yo Black Bitch

Sire: KINLOCH BRAE (USA)

Dam: GLENGAR SMASHER (GB)

Stats

Career68: 7-19-12

Win %10.29%

Place %55.88%

Prize Money$9,263.00

Comments

Followed a minor placing at this track two runs ago with a sound third, beaten a head, last start in an A2 at this track over 500m (30.23). This might be too rich.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/5	11/02/2026	7	A2	$793.00	Hove	500m	0:30.23	0:30.21	0:29.69	N/A	1	1. Rioja Minstrel 2. Romeo Havok 3. Signora Veloce	0.2L	$5.00
3/5	04/02/2026	14	A2	$793.00	Hove	500m	0:30.13	0:29.56	0:29.49	N/A	1	1. Dangerous Billy 2. Gorgeous Girl 3. Signora Veloce	7.0L	$9.00
2/5	21/01/2026	10	A2	$815.00	Hove	500m	0:30.10	0:30.09	0:29.75	N/A	2	1. Harlequin Paul 2. Signora Veloce 3. Amys Onthe Run	0.1L	$6.00
2/5	11/01/2026	21	A2	$815.00	Hove	500m	0:30.09	0:29.92	0:29.63	N/A	1	1. Waitininthewings 2. Signora Veloce 3. Jonaleens Lady	2.0L	$7.00
2/5	21/12/2025	14	A2	$818.00	Hove	500m	0:30.24	0:30.16	0:29.48	N/A	1	1. Teddys Sister 2. Signora Veloce 3. Clonkeen Jim	1.0L	$5.00
1/6	07/12/2025	10	A3	$919.00	Hove	500m	0:30.13	0:30.13	0:29.89	N/A	1	1. Signora Veloce 2. Crystal Tilly 3. Jackpot Blue	0.5L	$4.50
2/2	12/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Hove	500m	N/A	0:30.16	N/A	N/A	1	1. Ower Smasher 2. Signora Veloce	0.5L	$0.00
1/1	05/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Romford	400m	0:24.83	0:24.83	N/A	N/A	2	1. Signora Veloce	0L	$0.00

Romeo Havok (2)25x3331232

Trainer: D D Knight (Hove)12 mths 71: 9-19-14

4 yo Black Dog

Sire: SUPERMAN (AUS)

Dam: BUCKOS LASS (IRE)

Stats

Career71: 9-19-14

Win %12.68%

Place %59.15%

Prize Money$10,259.00

Comments

Form has been sound without winning, placing at his last three starts, the latest when second (30.22) over 500m at this track. Has ability and worth including.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/5	11/02/2026	12	A2	$793.00	Hove	500m	0:30.22	0:30.21	0:29.69	N/A	2	1. Rioja Minstrel 2. Romeo Havok 3. Signora Veloce	0.1L	$3.30
3/5	30/01/2026	14	A2	$815.00	Hove	500m	0:30.34	0:30.29	0:29.96	N/A	2	1. Slipalong Peg 2. Inspires 3. Romeo Havok	0.4L	$4.00
2/5	16/01/2026	14	A2	$815.00	Hove	500m	0:30.45	0:29.87	0:29.87	N/A	2	1. Candolim Spice 2. Romeo Havok 3. Tiermana Dill	7.3L	$4.00
1/5	02/01/2026	16	A3	$795.00	Hove	500m	0:29.63	0:29.63	0:29.35	N/A	2	1. Romeo Havok 2. Cold Blow Lane 3. Harlequin Paul	1.5L	$8.00
3/5	17/12/2025	14	A3	$798.00	Hove	500m	0:30.28	0:29.87	0:29.75	N/A	2	1. Bruce The Boss 2. Slipalong Peg 3. Romeo Havok	5.0L	$4.50
3/5	03/12/2025	10	A3	$798.00	Hove	500m	0:29.92	0:29.55	0:29.55	N/A	2	1. Sporting Bafta 2. Join In 3. Romeo Havok	4.5L	$6.00
3/3	03/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Hove	500m	N/A	0:29.70	N/A	N/A	1	1. Keylogues Runner 2. Ballybob Curtis 3. Romeo Havok	4.8L	$0.00
1/1	27/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Hove	500m	0:30.59	0:30.59	N/A	N/A	2	1. Romeo Havok	0L	$0.00

Deadly Ruben (3)4645x25145

Trainer: G S Byford (Hove)12 mths 21: 3-2-4

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: BALLYHIMIKIN JET (IRE)

Dam: BALLYMAC PETSY (IRE)

Stats

Career21: 3-2-4

Win %14.29%

Place %42.86%

Prize Money$3,910.00

Comments

Latest effort finished last over 500m at this track beaten 13 lengths (30.04) behind Burrows Eclipse in a OR3 on February 19. Has clocked an outstanding 29.53 Best Time here at the trip. Top chance.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/5	19/02/2026	5	OR3	$1,096.00	Hove	500m	0:30.04	0:28.99	0:28.99	N/A	3	1. Burrows Eclipse 2. Zenith Sultan 3. Sussex Storm	13.0L	$34.00
4/5	14/02/2026	7	A2	$793.00	Hove	500m	0:29.96	0:29.87	0:29.63	N/A	3	1. Tommys Goodtime 2. Amys Onthe Run 3. Droopys Velocity	0.9L	$2.90
1/5	07/02/2026	10	A2	$793.00	Hove	500m	0:29.79	0:29.79	0:29.73	N/A	3	1. Deadly Ruben 2. Droopys Velocity 3. Tommys Goodtime	1.8L	$4.00
5/5	28/01/2026	6	A2	$815.00	Hove	500m	0:30.16	0:29.93	0:29.66	N/A	3	1. Senahel Pikachu 2. Sly Wobblebottom 3. Rebel Charles	2.7L	$7.00
2/5	22/01/2026	84	A1	$936.00	Hove	500m	0:30.42	0:30.24	0:29.47	N/A	3	1. Hometown 2. Deadly Ruben 3. Boom Boom Bullet	2.3L	$5.00
1/2	30/12/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Central Park	491m	0:30.01	0:30.01	N/A	N/A	3	1. Deadly Ruben 2. Dysert Robin	36L	$0.00
1/1	22/12/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Hove	285m	0:16.69	0:16.69	N/A	N/A	4	1. Deadly Ruben	0L	$0.00
5/5	30/10/2025	6	A1	$949.00	Hove	500m	0:30.10	0:29.60	0:29.55	N/A	4	1. Westwind Ace 2. Laughil Sean 3. Cynthias Dream	6.3L	$4.00

Melbury Curly (4)3444213131

Trainer: J J Heath (Hove)12 mths 109: 24-27-31

4 yo BL/WH Dog

Sire: BALLYMAC ESKE (IRE)

Dam: BALLINTINE BELLE (IRE)

Stats

Career109: 24-27-31

Win %22.02%

Place %75.23%

Prize Money$16,808.00

Comments

Good performance after taking an early lead to score in an A3 by 1.3 len at this track over 500m (29.94). Looks well placed and can measure up again.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/5	20/02/2026	7	A3	$773.00	Hove	500m	0:29.94	0:29.94	0:29.50	N/A	3	1. Melbury Curly 2. Sporting Pegasus 3. Droopys Roster	1.3L	$1.90
3/5	13/02/2026	9	A3	$773.00	Hove	500m	0:30.02	0:29.87	0:29.28	N/A	3	1. Razldazl Royco 2. Bowles Bullet 3. Melbury Curly	1.8L	$3.30
1/5	04/02/2026	7	A5	$744.00	Hove	500m	0:29.69	0:29.69	0:29.49	N/A	4	1. Melbury Curly 2. Kanturk Tony 3. Im Justa Rarity	4.0L	$2.90
3/5	28/01/2026	5	A4	$775.00	Hove	500m	0:30.34	0:30.08	0:29.66	N/A	3	1. Rapido Willow 2. Join In 3. Melbury Curly	3.3L	$3.50
1/5	23/01/2026	6	A5	$765.00	Hove	500m	0:29.83	0:29.83	0:29.48	N/A	3	1. Melbury Curly 2. Backoftheline 3. Magical Tessa	1.5L	$4.30
2/5	17/01/2026	13	A5	$744.00	Hove	500m	0:30.25	0:29.86	0:29.79	N/A	4	1. Pocket Hollie 2. Melbury Curly 3. Classic Bucko	4.8L	$5.00
2/2	28/07/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Hove	500m	N/A	0:30.37	N/A	N/A	3	1. Stratton Girl 2. Melbury Curly	1L	$0.00
1/1	21/04/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Hove	285m	0:16.99	0:16.99	N/A	N/A	4	1. Melbury Curly	0L	$0.00

Rioja Minstrel (6)3224113115

Trainer: J E Harvey (Hove)12 mths 138: 25-23-30

4 yo Black Dog

Sire: BRINKLEYS POET (IRE)

Dam: SMELL THE COOKIE (IRE)

Stats

Career138: 25-23-30

Win %18.12%

Place %56.52%

Prize Money$19,570.00

Comments

Winner two starts back at this track over 500m in 30.21. Last start missed the frame when 5th over 500m at this track in A1. Look for improvement. Not out of it.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/5	18/02/2026	7	A1	$910.00	Hove	500m	0:29.87	0:29.40	0:29.40	N/A	6	1. Bonoandutoo 2. Beloved Brenda 3. Front Uno	5.6L	$8.00
1/5	11/02/2026	7	A2	$793.00	Hove	500m	0:30.21	0:30.21	0:29.69	N/A	6	1. Rioja Minstrel 2. Romeo Havok 3. Signora Veloce	0.1L	$3.80
1/5	04/02/2026	7	A3	$773.00	Hove	500m	0:29.70	0:29.70	0:29.49	N/A	5	1. Rioja Minstrel 2. Five Winters 3. Sporting Pegasus	1.3L	$3.50
3/5	28/01/2026	4	A3	$795.00	Hove	500m	0:30.02	0:29.91	0:29.66	N/A	6	1. Jesse Gee James 2. Killacolla Mike 3. Rioja Minstrel	1.3L	$3.50
1/5	24/01/2026	6	A4	$775.00	Hove	500m	0:29.76	0:29.76	0:29.61	N/A	5	1. Rioja Minstrel 2. Titanic Mary 3. Navy Bullet	1.5L	$5.00
1/6	18/01/2026	7	A5	$861.00	Hove	500m	0:29.96	0:29.96	0:29.59	N/A	6	1. Rioja Minstrel 2. Droopys Crafty 3. Sly Big Bird	3.3L	$3.80
1/1	28/02/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Hove	500m	0:30.03	0:30.03	N/A	N/A	6	1. Rioja Minstrel	0L	$0.00
2/4	04/02/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Hove	500m	N/A	0:30.12	N/A	N/A	4	1. Glengar Bomber 2. Rioja Minstrel 3. Rioja Spoofer	13L	$0.00