Hove Bags Race 8 - Race 8
BARLEY MO (5) hit the frame with a close-up second two runs back then claimed a D2 by 2.5 lengths at this track over 285m (16.45) last time. Up a grade but in winning form and worth following up. FOUR EXCUSES (3) was in winning form two back (16.54) at this track but ran below best last time there, finishing 6th. Can do much better this time. THE HILL (4) has missed the frame the last couple but was a D1 winner three back (16.79) at this track over 285m. This looks easier and expected to improve sharply. MOB MOMENTUM (1) racing over this distance brings the best out in him.
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Was out of the placings last time over 285m at this track (17.25) in a D1, beaten 10 lengths. Strong record at this track and trip with 10 wins and nine placings from 25 starts. Can measure up.
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 | 4 | D1 | $734.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:17.25 | 0:16.42 | 0:16.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/6 | 14/02/2026 | 10 | D1 | $841.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:16.78 | 0:16.55 | 0:16.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 04/02/2026 | 6 | D1 | $734.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:16.88 | 0:16.79 | 0:16.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.9L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/01/2026 | 12 | OR3 | $1,258.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:16.74 | 0:16.74 | 0:16.49 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | D2 | $685.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:16.86 | 0:16.86 | 0:16.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/01/2026 | 15 | D1 | $755.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:17.04 | 0:16.44 | 0:16.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/2 | 02/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Romford | 400m | N/A | 0:24.13 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 11/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:17.04 | 0:17.04 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Didn't fire two runs back then progressed nicely last time to finish third over 285m at this track. May find this a bit too tough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | D1 | $734.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:16.99 | 0:16.42 | 0:16.42 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | D1 | $841.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:17.36 | 0:16.74 | 0:16.74 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.9L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 04/02/2026 | 5 | D1 | $734.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:16.61 | 0:16.35 | 0:16.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | D1 | $755.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:17.05 | 0:16.76 | 0:16.76 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | D1 | $865.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:17.17 | 0:17.03 | 0:17.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 11/01/2026 | 18 | D1 | $865.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:17.14 | 0:16.57 | 0:16.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/2 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:16.66 | 0:16.66 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 240m | 0:14.63 | 0:14.63 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Winner two starts back at this track when scoring by 3 lengths in 16.54. Last start finished last in a D1 on February 20 over 285m at this track behind Ballydoyle Toby beaten 8 lengths (17.06). Expected to bounce back.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | D1 | $841.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:17.06 | 0:16.36 | 0:16.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/02/2026 | 9 | D2 | $685.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:16.54 | 0:16.54 | 0:16.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |
| 4/5 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | D1 | $734.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:17.05 | 0:16.79 | 0:16.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.1L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | D1 | $865.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:17.19 | 0:16.57 | 0:16.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/2 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 285m | N/A | 0:16.63 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 24/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:16.83 | 0:16.83 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Races well at this course and distance. Last start finished 4th over 285m at this track beaten 8 lengths (17.12) behind Curtin Raiser in a D1 on February 18. Is a danger.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 18/02/2026 | 4 | D1 | $734.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:17.12 | 0:16.42 | 0:16.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 14/02/2026 | 10 | OR | $1,468.00 | Central Park | 491m | 0:30.09 | 0:29.55 | 0:28.92 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
| 1/5 | 04/02/2026 | 18 | D1 | $734.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:16.79 | 0:16.79 | 0:16.35 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 17/01/2026 | 6 | D1 | $734.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:16.85 | 0:16.37 | 0:16.37 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 11/01/2026 | 11 | D1 | $865.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:16.57 | 0:16.57 | 0:16.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 31/12/2025 | 10 | D2 | $707.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:16.60 | 0:16.60 | 0:16.60 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.63 |
| 1/2 | 28/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:16.75 | 0:16.75 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 22/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:16.93 | 0:16.93 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Good effort after taking an early lead to score in a D2 by 2.5 len at this track over 285m (16.45). Looks the one to beat again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | D2 | $685.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:16.45 | 0:16.45 | 0:16.45 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/5 | 14/02/2026 | 8 | D2 | $685.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:16.87 | 0:16.83 | 0:16.55 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/5 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | D2 | $685.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:16.73 | 0:16.73 | 0:16.73 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.80 |
| 3/5 | 28/01/2026 | 11 | D2 | $704.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:16.88 | 0:16.75 | 0:16.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.6L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/01/2026 | 58 | D2 | $685.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:17.10 | 0:16.86 | 0:16.37 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/2 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 285m | N/A | 0:16.85 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/11/2025 | 20 | D2 | $815.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:16.89 | 0:16.78 | 0:16.78 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/2 | 06/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 285m | N/A | 0:16.72 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1L | $0.00 |