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Hove Bags Race 4 - Race 4

LAVA KING (1) comes off a close 2nd at Hove over 500m in this grade, beaten just 0.69L, and has been consistently in the placings. BLUESTAR GUNNER (2) has placed in four of his last five, including a 3rd last start at Hove, and was narrowly beaten into 2nd two runs back. PUNK ROCK ZELDA (4) won three starts ago in this grade and was 3rd behind Lava King last time. SLY ASH (5) scored in this grade three runs back and placed 3rd last start in stronger company. SOUTHDOWNS ROSE (6) has also been around the placings recently, including a 2nd and a win in her last five. Lava King (1) and Bluestar Gunner (2) look the main hopes, with Punk Rock Zelda (4), Sly Ash (5), and Southdowns Rose (6) also in the mix off recent form.

Race Time:6:06 PM

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Track:N/A

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:500m

Lava King (1)2541252

Trainer: G S Byford (Hove)12 mths 7: 1-3-0

1 yo Black Dog

Sire: King Sheeran

Dam: Antigua Lava

Stats

Career7: 1-3-0

Win %14.29%

Place %57.14%

Prize Money$0.00

Comments

Placed 2nd last start at Hove over 500m in A9 grade, beaten 0.69L by Inzane Sasha at $4.40. Won four runs back in A10 company, leading throughout. Has finished in the top two in three of his last five starts. Consistent at this level and can feature again.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/5	24/04/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. Inzane Sasha 2. Lava King 3. Punk Rock Zelda	0.69L	$4.40
5/5	15/04/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.21	00:30.21	N/A	N/A	1	1. Punk Rock Zelda 2. Southdowns Rose 3. Zoomerang	2.8L	$3.20
2/5	08/04/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.44	00:30.44	N/A	N/A	1	1. Yankee Molly 2. Lava King 3. Sly Ash	1.5L	$4.20
1/5	03/04/2026	-	A10	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.89	00:30.89	N/A	N/A	1	1. Lava King 2. Chisem Dodger 3. Athy Town	2.25L	$3.90
4/5	25/03/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.35	00:30.35	N/A	N/A	1	1. Melbury Tyr 2. Tuono Poppy 3. Punkrock Pitstop	5.45L	$8.00
5/5	21/03/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.26	00:30.26	N/A	N/A	1	1. Irrelevent 2. Harley Quinn 3. Fauna Rae	10.5L	$8.00
2/5	28/02/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.45	00:30.45	N/A	N/A	2	1. Sly Ash 2. Lava King 3. Fauna Rae	1.25L	$7.00

Bluestar Gunner (2)3454543323

Trainer: A J Taylor (Hove)12 mths 16: 2-1-6

1 yo Black Dog

Sire: Ballymac Best

Dam: Jumeirah Zena

Stats

Career16: 2-1-6

Win %12.50%

Place %56.25%

Prize Money$0.00

Comments

Placed in four of his last five runs, including a close 2nd at Hove over 500m two starts back behind Sly Ash. Last start finished 3rd of 6 at Hove over 500m, beaten 1.14L at $2.45. Consistent at this distance and track for trainer A J Taylor. Can feature with another honest effort.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/6	24/04/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. Punk Rock Puff 2. Chisem Emmy 3. Bluestar Gunner	1.14L	$2.45
2/5	12/04/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.64	00:30.64	N/A	N/A	1	1. Sly Ash 2. Bluestar Gunner 3. Inzane Sasha	0.2L	$3.40
3/5	27/03/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.20	00:30.20	N/A	N/A	1	1. Wee Miss Badger 2. Harley Quinn 3. Bluestar Gunner	6.95L	$3.00
3/5	22/03/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	00:30.31	00:30.31	N/A	N/A	1	1. Stefans Bomb 2. Speedy Sadie 3. Bluestar Gunner	4L	$3.70
4/5	11/03/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	00:30.24	00:30.24	N/A	N/A	1	1. Punk Rock Picard 2. Lamports Luck 3. Reflection	6.5L	$3.20
5/5	01/03/2026	-	A7	$185.00	Hove	500m	00:29.86	00:29.86	N/A	N/A	1	1. Digbys Maverick 2. Stone Cold Punk 3. Lupi Lopez	11L	$8.00
4/5	21/02/2026	-	A7	$185.00	Hove	500m	00:30.77	00:30.77	N/A	N/A	1	1. Stone Cold Punk 2. Reflection 3. Yougo Laddie	3.6L	$4.20
5/5	16/01/2026	-	A7	$185.00	Hove	500m	00:30.63	00:30.63	N/A	N/A	1	1. Peroni On Ice 2. Hes Non Stop 3. Clairkeith Nvaeh	11.05L	$3.90
4/6	28/12/2025	-	A7	$185.00	Hove	500m	00:30.11	00:30.11	N/A	N/A	1	1. Oioiperfectolads 2. Pocket Hollie 3. Punk Rock Ivy	3.75L	$3.00
3/6	19/12/2025	-	A7	$185.00	Hove	500m	00:30.58	00:30.58	N/A	N/A	1	1. Speechless 2. Copacabana 3. Bluestar Gunner	0.4L	$5.50
6/6	12/12/2025	-	A7	$185.00	Hove	500m	00:30.20	00:30.20	N/A	N/A	2	1. Digbys Maverick 2. We Are Leeds 3. Droopys Bafta	8.1L	$3.70
1/5	03/12/2025	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	00:30.33	00:30.33	N/A	N/A	1	1. Bluestar Gunner 2. Inzane Sasha 3. Rifle Bullet	1.25L	$3.90
5/6	28/11/2025	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	00:30.26	00:30.26	N/A	N/A	2	1. Miss Swift 2. Rapido Ava 3. Liveandletlive	5.75L	$3.00
3/6	05/11/2025	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	2	1. Bedazzled Bullet 2. Deelish Jamie 3. Bluestar Gunner	4.35L	$5.00
1/5	23/10/2025	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.46	00:30.46	N/A	N/A	1	1. Bluestar Gunner 2. Legacy 3. Mad Mouse	1.5L	$2.70
3/5	18/10/2025	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.37	00:30.37	N/A	N/A	2	1. Roanna Dixie 2. Antigua Elsa 3. Bluestar Gunner	3.5L	$15.00

Zoomerang (3)636

Trainer: B S Green (Hove)12 mths 3: 0-0-1

1 yo Black Bitch

Sire: Good News

Dam: Droopys Zelda

Stats

Career3: 0-0-1

Win %0.00%

Place %33.33%

Prize Money$0.00

Comments

Placed 3rd two starts back at Hove over 500m in A9 grade, beaten 2.5L at $6 behind Punk Rock Zelda. Last start finished 6th of 6 at Hove over 500m, 2.06L from the winner, starting at $4.40. Yet to break through in three runs but has shown some early promise. Can improve with the right run.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/6	24/04/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	3	1. Punk Rock Puff 2. Chisem Emmy 3. Bluestar Gunner	2.06L	$4.40
3/5	15/04/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.21	00:30.21	N/A	N/A	3	1. Punk Rock Zelda 2. Southdowns Rose 3. Zoomerang	2.5L	$6.00
6/6	08/04/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	00:30.61	00:30.61	N/A	N/A	4	1. Melbury Tyr 2. We Are Leeds 3. Reefer Madness	10L	$21.00

Punk Rock Zelda (4)5324124143

Trainer: S Maplesden (Hove)12 mths 125: 22-27-30

4 yo White and Blue Brindle Bitch

Sire: Out Of Range Asb

Dam: Glenside Product

Stats

Career125: 22-27-30

Win %17.60%

Place %63.20%

Prize Money$0.00

Comments

Placed 3rd last start at Hove over 500m in A9 grade, beaten 2.06L behind Inzane Sasha at $3.90. Won two runs back in this grade from barrier 4, leading throughout at $8. Has been consistent this season with 9 wins and 29 placings from 53 runs. Can feature with a repeat of her recent winning effort.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/5	24/04/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	3	1. Inzane Sasha 2. Lava King 3. Punk Rock Zelda	2.06L	$3.90
4/6	19/04/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	00:30.26	00:30.26	N/A	N/A	3	1. Rifle Bullet 2. Mad Mouse 3. Westwood Kate	5.6L	$7.00
1/5	15/04/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.21	00:30.21	N/A	N/A	4	1. Punk Rock Zelda 2. Southdowns Rose 3. Zoomerang	2L	$8.00
4/5	01/03/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	00:30.20	00:30.20	N/A	N/A	4	1. Never Let Go 2. Irrelevent 3. Sharp Surprise	4.25L	$4.40
2/5	21/02/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	00:30.23	00:30.23	N/A	N/A	4	1. Sharp Bobby 2. Punk Rock Zelda 3. Irrelevent	6.25L	$5.00
1/5	04/02/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.21	00:30.21	N/A	N/A	3	1. Punk Rock Zelda 2. Vic Rattlehead 3. Drive On Annie	0.5L	$3.70
4/5	30/01/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.29	00:30.29	N/A	N/A	4	1. Lamports Luck 2. Drive On Annie 3. Liveandletlive	6.25L	$2.35
2/6	24/01/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.40	00:30.40	N/A	N/A	4	1. Airlie Coogee 2. Punk Rock Zelda 3. Jazs Dove	0.75L	$3.20
3/5	16/01/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	00:30.22	00:30.22	N/A	N/A	4	1. Annadown Belle 2. Smashngrabpunk 3. Punk Rock Zelda	3.75L	$5.50
5/6	07/01/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	00:29.94	00:29.94	N/A	N/A	4	1. Copacabana 2. Clairkeith Rayna 3. Attractionone	6.75L	$7.00
2/6	02/01/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	00:30.08	00:30.08	N/A	N/A	4	1. Yah Yah 2. Punk Rock Zelda 3. Bluestar Eclipse	2.25L	$2.80
3/6	26/12/2025	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	00:30.38	00:30.38	N/A	N/A	4	1. Peroni On Ice 2. Clairkeith Rayna 3. Punk Rock Zelda	1.5L	$5.00
4/5	19/12/2025	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	00:30.50	00:30.50	N/A	N/A	3	1. Clairkeith Rayna 2. Droopys Crafty 3. Chantala	0.7L	$3.00
1/6	14/12/2025	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	00:30.51	00:30.51	N/A	N/A	3	1. Punk Rock Zelda 2. Gigis Parachute 3. Attractionone	2.75L	$6.00
4/5	24/09/2025	-	A7	$185.00	Hove	500m	00:30.10	00:30.10	N/A	N/A	4	1. Shinobi Gail 2. Classic Bucko 3. Cofas Mal	3.6L	$7.50
4/5	20/09/2025	-	A7	$185.00	Hove	500m	00:30.20	00:30.20	N/A	N/A	3	1. Lose Control 2. Kates Bart 3. Im Justa Rarity	5.8L	$4.33
3/5	14/09/2025	-	A7	$185.00	Hove	500m	00:29.99	00:29.99	N/A	N/A	3	1. Clairkeith Rayna 2. Shinobi Gail 3. Punk Rock Zelda	1.2L	$5.00
2/5	07/09/2025	-	A7	$0.00	Hove	500m	00:29.95	00:29.95	N/A	N/A	3	1. Doubtful Honey 2. Punk Rock Zelda 3. Wickhurst John	3L	$10.00
5/5	24/08/2025	-	A7	$0.00	Hove	500m	00:29.84	00:29.84	N/A	N/A	3	1. Front Loaded 2. Antigua Fifi 3. Fastlane Bear	6.45L	$7.00
1/5	16/08/2025	-	A8	$0.00	Hove	500m	00:30.19	00:30.19	N/A	N/A	3	1. Punk Rock Zelda 2. Rifle Bullet 3. Smashngrabpunk	0.5L	$3.40

Sly Ash (5)1223443153

Trainer: S Maplesden (Hove)12 mths 49: 5-12-10

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: Burgess Bucks

Dam: Cabra Ash

Stats

Career49: 5-12-10

Win %10.20%

Place %55.10%

Prize Money$0.00

Comments

Placed 3rd last start at Hove over 500m in A8 company, beaten 4.34L behind Tintreach Flo at $21. Won three runs back in A9 grade over this trip. Has finished in the placings in three of the last five starts. Can feature with a repeat of recent efforts.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/6	24/04/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	5	1. Tintreach Flo 2. Westwood Kate 3. Sly Ash	4.34L	$21.00
5/6	19/04/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	00:30.26	00:30.26	N/A	N/A	5	1. Rifle Bullet 2. Mad Mouse 3. Westwood Kate	6.1L	$12.00
1/5	12/04/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.64	00:30.64	N/A	N/A	5	1. Sly Ash 2. Bluestar Gunner 3. Inzane Sasha	0.2L	$5.00
3/5	08/04/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.44	00:30.44	N/A	N/A	5	1. Yankee Molly 2. Lava King 3. Sly Ash	2.5L	$3.40
4/5	01/04/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.34	00:30.34	N/A	N/A	5	1. Harley Quinn 2. Inzane Sasha 3. Fauna Rae	4.8L	$3.20
4/5	28/03/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	00:30.22	00:30.22	N/A	N/A	5	1. Punk Rock Picard 2. Inzane Sasha 3. Airlie Coogee	5.85L	$3.70
3/4	20/03/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	00:30.06	00:30.06	N/A	N/A	5	1. Minstrels Five 2. Reflection 3. Sly Ash	4.5L	$5.00
2/5	13/03/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	00:30.55	00:30.55	N/A	N/A	5	1. Airlie Isabella 2. Sly Ash 3. Irrelevent	1.25L	$9.00
2/5	07/03/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	00:30.43	00:30.43	N/A	N/A	4	1. Sharp Surprise 2. Sly Ash 3. Chisem Emmy	1.5L	$7.00
1/5	28/02/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.45	00:30.45	N/A	N/A	5	1. Sly Ash 2. Lava King 3. Fauna Rae	1.25L	$2.70
2/5	18/02/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.48	00:30.48	N/A	N/A	5	1. Never Let Go 2. Sly Ash 3. Stefans Bomb	0.75L	$3.90
1/5	14/02/2026	-	A10	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.39	00:30.39	N/A	N/A	4	1. Sly Ash 2. Speed Time 3. Punk Rock Sheena	0.3L	$2.45
1/5	08/02/2026	-	A10	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.55	00:30.55	N/A	N/A	5	1. Sly Ash 2. Speed Time 3. Ghost Mode	0.5L	$4.40
2/6	31/01/2026	-	A11	$155.00	Hove	500m	00:30.58	00:30.58	N/A	N/A	5	1. Crohane Pearl 2. Sly Ash 3. Southdowns Rose	1.75L	$5.50
2/6	21/01/2026	-	A11	$155.00	Hove	500m	00:30.55	00:30.55	N/A	N/A	4	1. Lamia 2. Sly Ash 3. Southdowns Rose	0.75L	$3.70
3/6	14/01/2026	-	A11	$155.00	Hove	500m	00:30.18	00:30.18	N/A	N/A	4	1. Punkrockrhapsody 2. Burrows Dreamer 3. Sly Ash	4.5L	$6.00
2/6	28/12/2025	-	A11	$155.00	Hove	500m	00:30.39	00:30.39	N/A	N/A	4	1. Swift Chuck 2. Sly Ash 3. Gun Maker	0.75L	$5.00
3/5	19/12/2025	-	A11	$155.00	Hove	500m	00:30.79	00:30.79	N/A	N/A	4	1. Vocation 2. Burrows Dreamer 3. Sly Ash	1.6L	$5.50
2/6	12/12/2025	-	A11	$155.00	Hove	500m	00:30.71	00:30.71	N/A	N/A	4	1. Airlie Coogee 2. Sly Ash 3. Burrows Dreamer	0.1L	$15.00
5/6	07/12/2025	-	A11	$155.00	Hove	500m	00:30.82	00:30.82	N/A	N/A	5	1. Stefans Bomb 2. Burrows Dreamer 3. Sladeys Knight	3.75L	$11.00

Southdowns Rose (6)1424312524

Trainer: C Gardiner (Hove)12 mths 88: 14-9-27

3 yo Black Bitch

Sire: Burgess Bucks

Dam: Coolavanny Twist

Stats

Career88: 14-9-27

Win %15.91%

Place %56.82%

Prize Money$0.00

Comments

Placed in three of her last five, including a win in A10 grade at Hove over 500m on 29 Mar by 1.75L at $2.15. Last start finished 4th of 6 at Hove over 500m on 24 Apr, beaten 0.69L at $8 behind Punk Rock Puff. Consistent at this track and trip. Can feature with the right run.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/6	24/04/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	6	1. Punk Rock Puff 2. Chisem Emmy 3. Bluestar Gunner	0.69L	$8.00
2/5	15/04/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.21	00:30.21	N/A	N/A	6	1. Punk Rock Zelda 2. Southdowns Rose 3. Zoomerang	2L	$4.20
5/5	08/04/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.44	00:30.44	N/A	N/A	6	1. Yankee Molly 2. Lava King 3. Sly Ash	3.1L	$3.70
2/5	02/04/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.46	00:30.46	N/A	N/A	6	1. Tuono Poppy 2. Southdowns Rose 3. Speed Time	6L	$5.00
1/5	29/03/2026	-	A10	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.51	00:30.51	N/A	N/A	6	1. Southdowns Rose 2. Mob De Souza 3. Agincourt Owl	1.75L	$2.15
3/5	21/03/2026	-	A10	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.44	00:30.44	N/A	N/A	6	1. Wee Miss Badger 2. Athy Town 3. Southdowns Rose	1.05L	$3.00
4/4	14/03/2026	-	A10	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.52	00:30.52	N/A	N/A	6	1. Yankee Molly 2. Crohane Pearl 3. Chisem Dodger	3.25L	$2.35
2/5	06/03/2026	-	A10	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.34	00:30.34	N/A	N/A	5	1. Stefans Bomb 2. Southdowns Rose 3. Rapido Ava	2L	$7.00
4/5	28/02/2026	-	A10	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.21	00:30.21	N/A	N/A	6	1. Punkrock Pitstop 2. Airlie Isabella 3. Mob De Souza	3.35L	$4.40
1/4	22/02/2026	-	A11	$155.00	Hove	500m	00:30.63	00:30.63	N/A	N/A	5	1. Southdowns Rose 2. Swift Chuck 3. Chisem Mike	6L	$6.00
3/6	31/01/2026	-	A11	$155.00	Hove	500m	00:30.58	00:30.58	N/A	N/A	6	1. Crohane Pearl 2. Sly Ash 3. Southdowns Rose	1.95L	$3.40
3/6	21/01/2026	-	A11	$155.00	Hove	500m	00:30.55	00:30.55	N/A	N/A	5	1. Lamia 2. Sly Ash 3. Southdowns Rose	3.5L	$3.70
3/6	07/01/2026	-	A11	$155.00	Hove	500m	00:30.63	00:30.63	N/A	N/A	6	1. Reefer Madness 2. Tullymurry Nina 3. Southdowns Rose	0.4L	$2.70
6/6	30/10/2025	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.33	00:30.33	N/A	N/A	5	1. Sly Big Bird 2. Antigua Elsa 3. Peroni On Ice	14.95L	$21.00
5/6	24/10/2025	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	00:30.28	00:30.28	N/A	N/A	6	1. Emers Lizzy 2. Sly Big Bird 3. Bluestar Eclipse	8.2L	$8.00
4/5	18/10/2025	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	00:29.99	00:29.99	N/A	N/A	6	1. Romantic Richy 2. Waste House 3. We Are Leeds	7.5L	$8.00
5/5	08/10/2025	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	00:29.98	00:29.98	N/A	N/A	6	1. Punk Rock Ivy 2. Chantala 3. Madabout Racer	8.5L	$3.40
5/5	03/10/2025	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	00:30.56	00:30.56	N/A	N/A	6	1. Digbys Maverick 2. Chantala 3. Roanna Lily	3.75L	$3.10
3/4	28/09/2025	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	00:30.04	00:30.04	N/A	N/A	6	1. Farout Cian 2. Antigua Fifi 3. Southdowns Rose	3.75L	$2.05
4/4	24/09/2025	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	00:30.03	00:30.03	N/A	N/A	6	1. Harlequin Windy 2. Farout Cian 3. Antigua Fifi	3.75L	$2.60