Hove Bags Race 9 - The Tom Atkins Race
BREAK POINT (2) ran a handy 29.50 when filling a minor placing over 500m at this track last start. In form and looks the one to beat. DROOPYS VERDICT (3) was prominent throughout when winning two back then got further back last time but came home hard into third and beaten 3.5 lengths at this track (30.28). Expected to be in this for a long way. FIRE SNOW (4) was always prominent from this same draw last time and drew clear to score (30.12) in an A4 over 500m at this track. Must include in calculations. MANY MEMORIES (1) is down a grade after finishing fifth two starts back at this track then was again out of the placings at his latest appearance in an A2 at this track over 500m (30.02). No surprise to see him back in form.
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Races well at this course and distance. Last start finished last over 500m at this track beaten 1.4 lengths (30.02) behind Tommys Goodtime in an A2 on February 14. Forget the latest effort. Among the chances.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 14/02/2026 | 6 | A2 | $793.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.02 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.4L | $15.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/02/2026 | 11 | A1 | $910.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.61 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.53 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.6L | $26.00 |
| 5/5 | 28/01/2026 | 19 | A1 | $936.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.68 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.9L | $8.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/01/2026 | 16 | OR2 | $1,223.00 | Romford | 400m | 0:25.05 | 0:24.47 | 0:24.05 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 24/12/2025 | 13 | A1 | $939.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.37 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 11/12/2025 | 13 | A1 | $939.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/2 | 18/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.77 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 16.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/2 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 285m | N/A | 0:16.56 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Finished fourth two starts ago then regained form last time out when she found one better over 500m in an A2 at this track. Can take this out on the back of that sound recent effort.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 18/02/2026 | 13 | A2 | $793.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.50 | 0:29.40 | 0:29.40 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
| 4/5 | 05/02/2026 | 13 | OR | $1,096.00 | Hove | 695m | 0:43.13 | 0:42.80 | 0:42.80 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/4 | 23/01/2026 | 19 | A2 | $694.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.62 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 1/1 | 18/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.54 | 0:29.54 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | A2 | $815.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.6L | $2.10 |
| 2/5 | 21/12/2025 | 10 | A2 | $939.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 11/12/2025 | 6 | A2 | $939.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.24 | 0:29.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/1 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.84 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished 3rd over 500m at this track beaten 3.5 lengths (30.28) behind Shes High in an A3 on February 20. Fought on last time. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | A3 | $773.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.28 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.50 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/5 | 13/02/2026 | 76 | A4 | $753.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.91 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.80 |
| 2/2 | 01/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | 0:29.77 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/2 | 24/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Central Park | 277m | N/A | 0:16.48 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | OR3 | $2,012.00 | Central Park | 491m | 0:30.24 | 0:30.08 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | OR3 | $1,459.00 | Central Park | 491m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 15/11/2025 | 6 | OR | $1,459.00 | Central Park | 491m | 0:30.04 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/11/2025 | 9 | A4 | $1,730.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.00 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort after tracking the speed to score in an A4 by 0.8 len at this track over 500m (30.12). Solid showing expected.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 18/02/2026 | 14 | A4 | $753.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.12 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.40 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/5 | 04/02/2026 | 11 | A3 | $773.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.96 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/5 | 24/01/2026 | 10 | A2 | $815.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.33 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 14/01/2026 | 95 | A2 | $815.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/2 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.99 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:16.81 | 0:16.81 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/10/2025 | 8 | A2 | $949.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/5 | 03/10/2025 | 5 | A2 | $837.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.20 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.7L | $5.00 |
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Comments
Failed to impress last start over 500m at this track when beaten 6 len (30.16) behind Brideside Belle on February 22. Failed to threaten last start and looks tested again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 22/02/2026 | 15 | A3 | $773.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/5 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | A2 | $793.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.44 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.9L | $8.00 |
| 4/5 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | A2 | $815.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.44 | 0:30.29 | 0:29.96 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.7L | $8.00 |
| 5/5 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | A2 | $815.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.23 | 0:30.04 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.1L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 16/01/2026 | 12 | A3 | $795.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.17 | 0:30.17 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | A4 | $775.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/2 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.11 | 0:30.11 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 2/2 | 24/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 285m | N/A | 0:16.91 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |