Hove Bags Race 7 - Race 7
SHARP SURPRISE (6) won last start at Hove over 500m in A9 by 1.37L and maps as the benchmark. TROY SMOKIN JOE (4) brings two recent Hove 500m seconds in A8, including a 0.46L defeat last time, and looks the main danger dropping to this grade. CHISEM MIKE (3) was 2nd at Hove over 500m in A9, beaten 1.6L, and is in the mix. ROMANTIC RICHY (1) was 3rd here in A9 last start from the red by 2.06L and can hold a place again.
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, including last start 3rd at Hove over 500m on 29 May in A9 from the red, beaten 2.06L at $2.60 behind Sharp Surprise. Prior run 5th of 6 in A8 here on 24 May over 500m, 3.35L off Lupi Lopez at $3.00. Also placed 2nd here on 2 May in A8 over 500m, beaten 1.14L by Rifle Bullet at $1.75. Consistent local with strong track record; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 29/05/2026 | - | A9 | $165.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.06L | $2.60 |
| 5/6 | 24/05/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.35L | $3.00 |
| 4/5 | 16/05/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.94L | $3.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/05/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 7.83L | $2.70 |
| 2/4 | 02/05/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.14L | $1.75 |
| 2/5 | 22/04/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.43L | $2.05 |
| 2/6 | 16/04/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.14 | 00:30.14 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.35 |
| 2/6 | 09/04/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.14 | 00:30.14 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.75L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 01/04/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.30 | 00:30.30 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 3/5 | 25/03/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.39 | 00:30.39 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.75L | $3.90 |
| 2/5 | 13/03/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.55 | 00:30.55 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 4/5 | 06/03/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.01 | 00:30.01 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 7L | $3.70 |
| 2/5 | 27/02/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.30 | 00:30.30 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2L | $4.20 |
| 5/6 | 22/02/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.13 | 00:30.13 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/5 | 01/02/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.00 | 00:30.00 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 6.6L | $3.90 |
| 2/5 | 28/01/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.36 | 00:30.36 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/01/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.20 | 00:30.20 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 17/01/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.49 | 00:30.49 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.25L | $3.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/01/2026 | - | OR | $410.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:29.98 | 00:29.98 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/12/2025 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.78 | 00:30.78 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark at Hove over 500m, winning twice in April–May. Last start 4th of 5 from the rails in A8 here on 22 May, beaten 3.71L at $6 by Airlie Coogee. Won two back in A9 on 9 May from box 2 at $5.50, and also scored in A10 on 24 Apr from the red. Box 2 again and consistent at the trip; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 22/05/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.71L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/05/2026 | - | A9 | $165.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.23L | $5.50 |
| 4/4 | 03/05/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.37L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 29/04/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.94L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 24/04/2026 | - | A10 | $165.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.91L | $3.40 |
| 4/5 | 08/04/2026 | - | A10 | $165.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.58 | 00:30.58 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/5 | 21/03/2026 | - | A10 | $165.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.44 | 00:30.44 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 5.55L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | A11 | $155.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.47 | 00:30.47 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 5.75L | $3.20 |
| 3/5 | 07/03/2026 | - | A11 | $155.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.26 | 00:30.26 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/03/2026 | - | A11 | $155.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.48 | 00:30.48 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 1.6L 2nd at Hove over 500m on 24 May in A9 at $8, beaten by Yankee Molly. Prior run was 5th of 5 at Hove over 500m on 16 May at $7, then 5th of 5 on 10 May on GOOD by 8.23L at $3.70. Consistent Hove 500m profile overall (12: 2-2-4) for trainer R J Holloway. Can feature with the right run from box 3.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 24/05/2026 | - | A9 | $165.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.6L | $8.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/05/2026 | - | A9 | $165.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.51L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/05/2026 | - | A9 | $165.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 8.23L | $3.70 |
| 3/4 | 02/05/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.83L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 22/04/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 8.46L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/04/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.49 | 00:30.49 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 1/5 | 08/04/2026 | - | A10 | $165.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.58 | 00:30.58 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $2.35 |
| 1/5 | 02/04/2026 | - | A11 | $155.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.80 | 00:30.80 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3.75L | $1.95 |
| 3/5 | 15/03/2026 | - | A11 | $155.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.96 | 00:30.96 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.2L | $3.20 |
| 4/5 | 07/03/2026 | - | A11 | $155.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.26 | 00:30.26 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 9L | $3.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/03/2026 | - | A11 | $155.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.31 | 00:30.31 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/4 | 22/02/2026 | - | A11 | $155.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.63 | 00:30.63 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 7.75L | $4.40 |
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark with back-to-back 2nds at Hove over 500m in A8, latest on 22 May beaten 0.46L by Airlie Coogee at $1.65. Also 2nd there on 17 May, 1.14L off Classic Piper at $1.80. Track and trip stats read 2:0-2-0, and he holds a solid overall profile this season (30:6-5-7). Can feature with a similar run.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 22/05/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.46L | $1.65 |
| 2/5 | 17/05/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.14L | $1.80 |
| 4/6 | 26/04/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 10.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.76 | 00:28.76 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 6.95L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:27.17 | 00:27.17 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 24/03/2026 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:27.19 | 00:27.19 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/03/2026 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:27.23 | 00:27.23 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 10/03/2026 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:27.42 | 00:27.42 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/02/2026 | - | D2 | $0.00 | Oxford | 253m | 00:15.31 | 00:15.31 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/02/2026 | - | D2 | $0.00 | Oxford | 253m | 00:15.37 | 00:15.37 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | D2 | $0.00 | Oxford | 253m | 00:15.61 | 00:15.61 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/02/2026 | - | D2 | $0.00 | Oxford | 253m | 00:15.12 | 00:15.12 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/09/2025 | - | A1 | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:27.10 | 00:27.10 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | A1 | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:27.07 | 00:27.07 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 6.45L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/09/2025 | - | A1 | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:27.06 | 00:27.06 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3.05L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/09/2025 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:27.18 | 00:27.18 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:27.50 | 00:27.50 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 19/08/2025 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:26.88 | 00:26.88 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/07/2025 | - | A4 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.19 | 00:29.19 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/07/2025 | - | HP | $0.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:29.17 | 00:29.17 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a Hove 500m A9 win on 29 May from trap 6 by 1.37L on GOOD at $2.45, defeating Southdowns Rose. Prior run was 4th at Hove over 500m on 24 May at $1.70, beaten 3.06L in A9. Consistent this month with 1-4-3-2-3 pattern and strong Hove/500m record overall. Can feature with a clean start from trap 6.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 29/05/2026 | - | A9 | $165.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.37L | $2.45 |
| 4/6 | 24/05/2026 | - | A9 | $165.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3.06L | $1.70 |
| 3/5 | 16/05/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3.89L | $2.70 |
| 2/5 | 10/05/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.23L | $3.20 |
| 3/4 | 03/05/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.46L | $2.35 |
| 3/5 | 29/04/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.15L | $1.55 |
| 3/5 | 22/04/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 4.34L | $3.90 |
| 5/6 | 16/04/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.14 | 00:30.14 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.90 |
| 4/5 | 10/04/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.17 | 00:30.17 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 4.2L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 05/04/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.22 | 00:30.22 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/04/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.30 | 00:30.30 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.95L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/03/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.39 | 00:30.39 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3L | $3.20 |
| 4/5 | 18/03/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.66 | 00:30.66 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 4.25L | $3.70 |
| 4/5 | 13/03/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.55 | 00:30.55 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.9L | $2.60 |
| 1/5 | 07/03/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.43 | 00:30.43 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 3/5 | 01/03/2026 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.20 | 00:30.20 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.90 |
| 4/6 | 01/08/2025 | - | A5 | $0.00 | Clonmel | 525m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/07/2025 | - | A5 | $0.00 | Clonmel | 525m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |