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Hove Bags Race 9 - Ben's Birthday Stakes

ROMANTIC RICHY (1) produced a moderate run last time when fifth at this track over 500m behind Triple Upgrade (31.19) in an A8. Was in the money the start prior. Looks the one to beat on his best form. SHARP SURPRISE (6) jumped from the outside last start and was game in defeat when a neck second (30.50) behind Triple Upgrade at this track. Has performed well from this box with a win and eight minor placings to his name from 16 starts. Leading chance. CHISEM EMMY (2) is heading the right way. In the minors two back with a close-up second then scored by 2.75 lengths in an A9 last time at this track over 500m (30.54). Up a notch this time but in form and sure to give a good account. CARAMELS CREAM (4) is down a grade after finishing fifth two starts back at this track then was again out of the placings at her latest appearance in an A7 at this track over 500m (30.71). Can bounce back this company.

Race Time:7:46 PM

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:500m

Romantic Richy (1)2423222225

Trainer: A J Taylor (Hove)12 mths 34: 4-10-4

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: BALLYHIMIKIN JET (IRE)

Dam: MARLFIELD NIAMH (IRE)

Stats

Career34: 4-10-4

Win %11.76%

Place %52.94%

Prize Money$4,049.00

Comments

In the money two back then disappointed when he finished last in an A8 on May 10 over 500m at this track behind Triple Upgrade beaten 8 lengths (31.19). Was in the money seven on end before missing the frame last time. Worth another try.

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	10/05/2026	8	A8	$652.00	Hove	500m	0:31.19	0:30.47	0:29.54	N/A	1	1. Triple Upgrade 2. Sharp Surprise 3. Courancove Cat	8.7L	$2.30
2/4	02/05/2026	10	A8	$652.00	Hove	500m	0:30.66	0:30.56	0:29.65	N/A	1	1. Rifle Bullet 2. Romantic Richy 3. Chisem Mike	1.3L	$1.80
2/5	22/04/2026	6	A8	$663.00	Hove	500m	0:30.35	0:30.04	0:29.63	N/A	1	1. Yah Yah 2. Romantic Richy 3. Sharp Surprise	3.8L	$2.30
2/6	16/04/2026	7	A8	$769.00	Hove	500m	0:30.17	0:30.14	0:29.29	N/A	1	1. Stone Cold Punk 2. Romantic Richy 3. Yah Yah	0.3L	$2.40
2/6	09/04/2026	8	A7	$779.00	Hove	500m	0:30.20	0:30.14	0:29.48	N/A	1	1. Slippy Jane 2. Romantic Richy 3. Harley Quinn	0.8L	$3.00
2/5	01/04/2026	7	A7	$673.00	Hove	500m	0:30.31	0:30.30	0:29.69	N/A	1	1. Stopover 2. Romantic Richy 3. Stone Cold Punk	0.1L	$4.00
1/2	14/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Hove	285m	0:17.00	0:17.00	N/A	N/A	1	1. Romantic Richy 2. Fabulous Opera	1.25L	$0.00
1/1	27/12/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Central Park	491m	0:30.51	0:30.51	N/A	N/A	4	1. Romantic Richy	0L	$0.00

Chisem Emmy (2)213624221

Trainer: R J Holloway (Hove)12 mths 9: 2-4-1

1 yo Black Bitch

Sire: SCAGLIETTI (GB)

Dam: YANKEE MOLLY (GB)

Stats

Career9: 2-4-1

Win %22.22%

Place %77.78%

Prize Money$1,099.00

Comments

Solid performance after racing in the second half of the field and improving to score in an A9 by 2.75 len at this track over 500m (30.54). Rates among the chances this time.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/4	08/05/2026	9	A9	$595.00	Hove	500m	0:30.54	0:30.54	0:29.79	N/A	2	1. Chisem Emmy 2. Punk Rock Willow 3. Rapido Ava	2.8L	$1.80
2/5	29/04/2026	5	A9	$606.00	Hove	500m	0:30.42	0:30.37	0:29.54	N/A	2	1. Speed Time 2. Chisem Emmy 3. Drive On Annie	0.5L	$3.00
2/6	24/04/2026	9	A9	$702.00	Hove	500m	0:30.60	0:30.39	0:29.49	N/A	2	1. Punk Rock Puff 2. Chisem Emmy 3. Bluestar Gunner	2.5L	$3.30
4/5	15/04/2026	10	A9	$606.00	Hove	500m	0:30.44	0:30.21	0:29.45	N/A	2	1. Punk Rock Zelda 2. Southdowns Rose 3. Zoomerang	2.7L	$2.40
2/6	05/04/2026	21	A9	$702.00	Hove	500m	0:30.59	0:30.51	0:29.67	N/A	2	1. Airlie Coogee 2. Chisem Emmy 3. Punk Rock Puff	1.0L	$7.00
6/6	15/03/2026	8	A9	$691.00	Hove	500m	0:31.56	0:30.67	0:29.45	N/A	2	1. Stefans Bomb 2. Punkrock Pitstop 3. Fauna Rae	10.9L	$3.50
1/2	12/12/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Clonmel	480m	0:29.95	0:29.95	N/A	N/A	3	1. Chisem Emmy 2. Chisem Bubbles	6L	$0.00
1/2	05/12/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Clonmel	480m	0:30.43	0:30.43	N/A	N/A	2	1. Chisem Emmy 2. Chisem Bubbles	5L	$0.00

Roanna Lily (3)4121545331

Trainer: B S Green (Hove)12 mths 71: 13-8-10

3 yo Black Bitch

Sire: BURGESS BUCKS (IRE)

Dam: BALLYORAN MAID (IRE)

Stats

Career71: 13-8-10

Win %18.31%

Place %43.66%

Prize Money$8,775.00

Comments

Good effort to score last start by 7 lengths over 500m at this track in 30.37, beating Reflection. This looks too tough.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/6	06/05/2026	12	A10	$690.00	Hove	500m	0:30.37	0:30.37	0:29.70	N/A	3	1. Roanna Lily 2. Reflection, Yassoo Mell	7.0L	$5.00
3/5	24/04/2026	12	A10	$702.00	Hove	500m	0:30.70	0:30.45	0:29.49	N/A	3	1. Chisem Naynay 2. Antigua Belle 3. Roanna Lily	3.0L	$2.80
3/5	12/04/2026	46	A10	$702.00	Hove	500m	0:31.15	0:30.73	0:29.88	N/A	3	1. Chisem Toby 2. Vic Rattlehead 3. Roanna Lily	5.3L	$13.00
1/1	30/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Hove	500m	0:31.11	0:31.11	N/A	N/A	4	1. Roanna Lily	0L	$0.00
2/2	21/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Hove	285m	N/A	0:17.09	N/A	N/A	4	1. Tomahurra Bonnie 2. Roanna Lily	0.75L	$0.00
5/5	25/02/2026	4	A8	$653.00	Hove	500m	0:31.57	0:30.34	0:29.59	N/A	3	1. Legacy 2. Never Let Go 3. Reflection	15.3L	$5.50
4/5	21/02/2026	14	A8	$675.00	Hove	500m	0:31.19	0:30.23	0:29.69	N/A	3	1. Sharp Bobby 2. Punk Rock Zelda 3. Irrelevent	12.0L	$7.00
5/5	07/02/2026	7	A8	$675.00	Hove	500m	0:30.98	0:30.87	0:29.73	N/A	4	1. Harley Quinn 2. Dazl Twink Star 3. Mob De Souza	1.0L	$3.50

Caramels Cream (4)2552432455

Trainer: A J Taylor (Hove)12 mths 131: 24-18-24

4 yo Black Bitch

Sire: DROOPYS CAIN (IRE)

Dam: FRIDAYS CARAMEL (GB)

Stats

Career131: 24-18-24

Win %18.32%

Place %50.38%

Prize Money$18,019.00

Comments

Races well at this course and distance. Last start finished last on May 8 over 500m at this track behind Proud Rori beaten 2.25 lengths (30.71) in an A7. Well placed and among the chances here.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/5	08/05/2026	7	A7	$662.00	Hove	500m	0:30.71	0:30.51	0:29.79	N/A	4	1. Proud Rori 2. Inzane Sasha 3. Lava King	2.4L	$7.00
5/5	01/05/2026	9	A6	$709.00	Hove	500m	0:31.03	0:30.27	0:29.41	N/A	5	1. Kanturk Tony 2. Stone Cold Punk 3. Leras Gem	9.5L	$6.00
4/5	22/04/2026	5	A6	$721.00	Hove	500m	0:30.41	0:30.00	0:29.63	N/A	5	1. Knockane Star 2. Slippy Jane 3. Rattytatty	5.1L	$3.80
2/5	17/04/2026	7	A6	$721.00	Hove	500m	0:30.21	0:30.15	0:29.45	N/A	4	1. Wee Miss Badger 2. Caramels Cream 3. Peroni Sarah	0.8L	$5.50
3/5	10/04/2026	13	A6	$721.00	Hove	500m	0:30.39	0:30.03	0:29.93	N/A	4	1. Kates Bart 2. Johnny Rocker 3. Caramels Cream	4.5L	$4.50
4/5	28/03/2026	10	A6	$710.00	Hove	500m	0:30.67	0:30.10	0:29.53	N/A	4	1. Aston Martini 2. Droopys Spotlite 3. Annadown Belle	7.0L	$5.50
2/2	14/09/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Hove	500m	N/A	0:29.86	N/A	N/A	6	1. Seomra Baxter 2. Caramels Cream	1.5L	$0.00
1/1	08/09/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Hove	285m	0:16.99	0:16.99	N/A	N/A	4	1. Caramels Cream	0L	$0.00

Sharp Surprise (6)4242453332

Trainer: J J Heath (Hove)12 mths 17: 1-4-4

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: DOROTAS WILDCAT (IRE)

Dam: SWIFT OCTOBER (GB)

Stats

Career17: 1-4-4

Win %5.88%

Place %52.94%

Prize Money$1,641.00

Comments

Followed a minor placing at this track two runs ago with a sound second, beaten a neck, last start in an A8 at this track over 500m (30.50). Racing well and is the testing material.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/5	10/05/2026	7	A8	$652.00	Hove	500m	0:30.50	0:30.47	0:29.54	N/A	6	1. Triple Upgrade 2. Sharp Surprise 3. Courancove Cat	0.3L	$3.50
3/4	03/05/2026	4	A8	$652.00	Hove	500m	0:30.62	0:30.53	0:29.45	N/A	6	1. Mad Mouse 2. Speedy Sadie 3. Sharp Surprise	0.8L	$2.40
3/5	29/04/2026	7	A8	$663.00	Hove	500m	0:30.41	0:30.31	0:29.54	N/A	6	1. Attractionone 2. Triple Upgrade 3. Sharp Surprise	1.3L	$2.30
3/5	22/04/2026	6	A8	$663.00	Hove	500m	0:30.42	0:30.04	0:29.63	N/A	6	1. Yah Yah 2. Romantic Richy 3. Sharp Surprise	4.8L	$3.80
5/6	16/04/2026	6	A8	$769.00	Hove	500m	0:30.44	0:30.14	0:29.29	N/A	6	1. Stone Cold Punk 2. Romantic Richy 3. Yah Yah	3.5L	$4.00
4/5	10/04/2026	5	A7	$673.00	Hove	500m	0:30.51	0:30.17	0:29.93	N/A	6	1. Clairkeith Dolly 2. Daring Duchess 3. Punk Rock Thief	4.2L	$3.50
1/2	18/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Kilkenny	480m	0:30.07	0:30.07	N/A	N/A	3	1. Sharp Surprise 2. Adams Choice	14L	$0.00
1/2	11/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Clonmel	274m	0:17.27	0:17.27	N/A	N/A	5	1. Sharp Surprise 2. Nineteen Bold	10L	$0.00