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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.

Race Time:3:16 PM

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Track:N/A

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:500m

Romantic Richy (1)3222225453

Trainer: A J Taylor (Hove)12 mths 23: 2-9-4

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: Ballyhimikin Jet

Dam: Marlfield Niamh

Stats

Career23: 2-9-4

Win %8.70%

Place %65.22%

Prize Money$0.00

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	1. Sharp Surprise 2. Southdowns Rose 3. Romantic Richy	2.06L	$2.60
5/6	24/05/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. Lupi Lopez 2. Chantala 3. Kinder Surprize	3.35L	$3.00
4/5	16/05/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. Caramels Cream 2. Chisem Emmy 3. Sharp Surprise	3.94L	$3.00
5/5	10/05/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. Triple Upgrade 2. Sharp Surprise 3. Courancove Cat	7.83L	$2.70
2/4	02/05/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. Rifle Bullet 2. Romantic Richy 3. Chisem Mike	1.14L	$1.75
2/5	22/04/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. Yah Yah 2. Romantic Richy 3. Sharp Surprise	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	1. Stone Cold Punk 2. Romantic Richy 3. Yah Yah	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	1. Slippy Jane 2. Romantic Richy 3. Harley Quinn	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	1. Stopover 2. Romantic Richy 3. Stone Cold Punk	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	1. Silverhill Ducky 2. Sharp Surprise 3. Romantic Richy	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	1. Courancove Cat 2. Romantic Richy 3. Yah Yah	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	1. Montalto Mist 2. Cloheena Rodney 3. Yah Yah	7L	$3.70
2/5	27/02/2026	-	A7	$185.00	Hove	500m	00:30.30	00:30.30	N/A	N/A	1	1. Harlequin Windy 2. Romantic Richy 3. Proud Rori	2L	$4.20
5/6	22/02/2026	-	A6	$195.00	Hove	500m	00:30.13	00:30.13	N/A	N/A	1	1. Mustang Maverick 2. Droopys Spotlite 3. Harlequin Windy	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	1. Front Loaded 2. Droopys Fervour 3. Sly Wolf	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	1. Clairkeith Jnela 2. Romantic Richy 3. Droopys Fervour	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	1. Yougo Jenny 2. Romantic Richy 3. Kanturk Tony	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	1. Burrows Bluebell 2. Streets Of Bono 3. Romantic Richy	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	1. Fastlane George 2. Bombay Boss 3. Barnora Kerry	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	1. Romantic Richy 2. Yougo Jessie 3. Deelish Jamie	0.1L	$4.40

Chisem Naynay (2)4315415414

Trainer: R J Holloway (Hove)12 mths 10: 3-0-1

1 yo White and Black Bitch

Sire: Scaglietti

Dam: Yankee Molly

Stats

Career10: 3-0-1

Win %30.00%

Place %40.00%

Prize Money$0.00

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	1. Airlie Coogee 2. Troy Smokin Joe 3. Courancove Cat	3.71L	$6.00
1/6	09/05/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	2	1. Chisem Naynay 2. Bluestar Gunner 3. We Try Again	0.23L	$5.50
4/4	03/05/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. Mad Mouse 2. Speedy Sadie 3. Sharp Surprise	1.37L	$7.00
5/5	29/04/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. Attractionone 2. Triple Upgrade 3. Sharp Surprise	3.94L	$6.00
1/5	24/04/2026	-	A10	$165.00	Hove	500m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. Chisem Naynay 2. Antigua Belle 3. Roanna Lily	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	1. Chisem Mike 2. Yassoo Mell 3. Antigua Belle	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	1. Wee Miss Badger 2. Athy Town 3. Southdowns Rose	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	1. Chisem Naynay 2. Yassoo Mell 3. Chisem Amelia	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	1. Speed Time 2. Tuono Poppy 3. Chisem Naynay	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	1. Reefer Madness 2. Speed Time 3. Tullymurry Nina	4L	$12.00

Chisem Mike (3)4311253552

Trainer: R J Holloway (Hove)12 mths 12: 2-2-4

1 yo Black Dog

Sire: Scaglietti

Dam: Yankee Molly

Stats

Career12: 2-2-4

Win %16.67%

Place %66.67%

Prize Money$0.00

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. Yankee Molly 2. Chisem Mike 3. Punk Rock Zelda	1.6L	$8.00
5/5	16/05/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	4	1. Farout Cian 2. Swap Around 3. Yankee Molly	1.51L	$7.00
5/5	10/05/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	4	1. Chantala 2. Farout Cian 3. Speedy Sadie	8.23L	$3.70
3/4	02/05/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	3	1. Rifle Bullet 2. Romantic Richy 3. Chisem Mike	1.83L	$11.00
5/5	22/04/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	3	1. Yah Yah 2. Romantic Richy 3. Sharp Surprise	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	1. Airlie Coogee 2. Chisem Mike 3. Mertonaby Chloe	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	1. Chisem Mike 2. Yassoo Mell 3. Antigua Belle	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	1. Chisem Mike 2. Chisem Izzie 3. Triggers Broom	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. Tuono Poppy 2. Antigua Belle 3. Chisem Mike	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	1. Speed Time 2. Tuono Poppy 3. Chisem Naynay	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. Chisem Emmy 2. Tuono Poppy 3. Chisem Mike	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	1. Southdowns Rose 2. Swift Chuck 3. Chisem Mike	7.75L	$4.40

Troy Smokin Joe (4)3234135422

Trainer: K Dodington (Hove)12 mths 33: 6-5-7

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: Good News

Dam: Troy Suzieeq

Stats

Career33: 6-5-7

Win %18.18%

Place %54.55%

Prize Money$0.00

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	1. Airlie Coogee 2. Troy Smokin Joe 3. Courancove Cat	0.46L	$1.65
2/5	17/05/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	3	1. Classic Piper 2. Troy Smokin Joe 3. Beanos Andy	1.14L	$1.80
4/6	26/04/2026	-	OR	$0.00	The Valley	460m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	5	1. Simpson Sniper 2. Ashway Diva 3. Crokers Andrew	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	1. Rockmount Polly 2. Grovenor Sienna 3. Klassical Model	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	1. Russcon Hardy 2. Blackheath Ellen 3. Troy Smokin Joe	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	1. Troy Smokin Joe 2. Gladys All Over 3. Classic Waltz	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. Kingdom Sparkle 2. Spotondelilarose 3. Drish Solar	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	1. Gladys All Over 2. Spotondelilarose 3. Troy Smokin Joe	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	1. Ardera Sal 2. Troy Smokin Joe 3. Swift Tamanna	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	1. Shirt 2. Ballymac Tensel 3. Troy Smokin Joe	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. Savana Kayce 2. Gladys All Over 3. Paddyjoes Loch	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	1. Swift Tamanna 2. Troy Smokin Joe 3. Ballymac Tensel	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	1. Cutabovetherest 2. Savana Bridget 3. In The Money	4L	$0.00
4/5	15/09/2025	-	A1	$0.00	Oxford	450m	00:27.07	00:27.07	N/A	N/A	2	1. Bluejig Bobby 2. Galli Paidir 3. Savana Pink	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	1. Makeit Chiffon 2. Zazzeras Carter 3. Savana Pyjamas	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	1. Troy Smokin Joe 2. Swift Francesca 3. Savana Eliza	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	1. Franco Eve 2. Savanalittlelegs 3. Troy Smokin Joe	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	1. Grantstown Cross 2. Savanabetgoodwin 3. Savana Spiderman	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	1. Troy Smokin Joe 2. All On Ice 3. Swift Leon	3L	$0.00
6/6	08/07/2025	-	HP	$0.00	Newcastle	480m	00:29.17	00:29.17	N/A	N/A	6	1. Blackhouse Sally 2. Blackhouse Sadie 3. Swift Lana	8.2L	$0.00

Sharp Surprise (6)2453332341

Trainer: J J Heath (Hove)12 mths 18: 2-3-5

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: Dorotas Wildcat

Dam: Swift October

Stats

Career18: 2-3-5

Win %11.11%

Place %55.56%

Prize Money$0.00

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. Sharp Surprise 2. Southdowns Rose 3. Romantic Richy	1.37L	$2.45
4/6	24/05/2026	-	A9	$165.00	Hove	500m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	6	1. Yankee Molly 2. Chisem Mike 3. Punk Rock Zelda	3.06L	$1.70
3/5	16/05/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	6	1. Caramels Cream 2. Chisem Emmy 3. Sharp Surprise	3.89L	$2.70
2/5	10/05/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	6	1. Triple Upgrade 2. Sharp Surprise 3. Courancove Cat	0.23L	$3.20
3/4	03/05/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	6	1. Mad Mouse 2. Speedy Sadie 3. Sharp Surprise	0.46L	$2.35
3/5	29/04/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	6	1. Attractionone 2. Triple Upgrade 3. Sharp Surprise	1.15L	$1.55
3/5	22/04/2026	-	A8	$180.00	Hove	500m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	6	1. Yah Yah 2. Romantic Richy 3. Sharp Surprise	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	1. Stone Cold Punk 2. Romantic Richy 3. Yah Yah	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	1. Clairkeith Dolly 2. Daring Duchess 3. Punk Rock Thief	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	1. Never Let Go 2. Sharp Surprise 3. Yah Yah	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. Stopover 2. Romantic Richy 3. Stone Cold Punk	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	1. Silverhill Ducky 2. Sharp Surprise 3. Romantic Richy	3L	$3.20
4/5	18/03/2026	-	A7	$185.00	Hove	500m	00:30.66	00:30.66	N/A	N/A	6	1. Mad Mouse 2. Yah Yah 3. Stopover	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	1. Courancove Cat 2. Romantic Richy 3. Yah Yah	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. Sharp Surprise 2. Sly Ash 3. Chisem Emmy	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	1. Never Let Go 2. Irrelevent 3. Sharp Surprise	3.5L	$3.90
4/6	01/08/2025	-	A5	$0.00	Clonmel	525m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	6	1. Foxrock Laura 2. Kilcash Happy 3. Cavies Jet	-	$0.00
5/6	18/07/2025	-	A5	$0.00	Clonmel	525m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	6	1. Kilcash Happy 2. Romantic Silver 3. Noguts Noglory	-	$0.00