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Hove Bags Race 5 - Race 5

STONE COLD PUNK (4) had trap 4 last start and ran well to finish third, beaten 1.5 lengths, (30.33) at this track. Can find winning form. FIRST CHOSEN (2) followed a unplaced effort at this track two back with a sound second, beaten 0.8 lengths, last start in an A5 at this track over 500m (29.98). Well placed here and gets chance to find winning form. ROMANTIC RICHY (1) is a last start A7 winner, jumping from this trap and scoring by one length over 500m at this track. Boasts a strong record off this same draw, including five and 19 places from 39 starts. Harder here but will be in this for a long way. KATES BART (6) is worth some thought after placing from the same draw last start.

Race Time:2:38 PM

Sunday, October 4, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:500m

Romantic Richy (1)2323536131

Trainer: A J Taylor (Hove)12 mths 51: 7-13-9

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: BALLYHIMIKIN JET (IRE)

Dam: MARLFIELD NIAMH (IRE)

Stats

Career51: 7-13-9

Win %13.73%

Place %56.86%

Prize Money$6,165.00

Comments

Good effort after taking an early lead to score in an A7 by 1.0 len at this track over 500m (30.55). Has the ability to be in the finish.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/5	30/09/2026	12	A7	$667.00	Hove	500m	0:30.55	0:30.55	0:29.73	N/A	1	1. Romantic Richy 2. Broadfieldbullet 3. Spot On Bud	1.0L	$4.30
3/5	18/09/2026	9	A7	$657.00	Hove	500m	0:31.09	0:30.62	0:29.95	N/A	1	1. Killeacle Kobe 2. Harley Quinn 3. Romantic Richy	5.9L	$3.50
1/6	09/09/2026	5	A9	$685.00	Hove	500m	0:30.15	0:30.15	0:29.42	N/A	1	1. Romantic Richy 2. Stone Cold Punk 3. Crohane Pearl	2.8L	$2.90
6/6	04/09/2026	5	A8	$766.00	Hove	500m	0:31.08	0:30.78	0:29.67	N/A	1	1. Mad Mouse 2. Sly Ash 3. Droopys Fervour	3.6L	$2.90
3/5	30/08/2026	8	A8	$661.00	Hove	500m	0:30.53	0:30.38	0:29.76	N/A	1	1. Tall Trees 2. Punkrockrhapsody 3. Romantic Richy	1.8L	$9.00
5/6	22/08/2026	8	A8	$766.00	Hove	500m	0:31.11	0:30.30	0:29.13	N/A	1	1. Adachi Freddie 2. Ferryforth Zara 3. Punkrockrhapsody	10.0L	$7.00
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

First Chosen (2)1245422252

Trainer: C Gardiner (Hove)12 mths 34: 4-10-3

3 yo Black Bitch

Sire: MALACHI (IRE)

Dam: MILLBANK CHOSEN (GB)

Stats

Career34: 4-10-3

Win %11.76%

Place %50.00%

Prize Money$4,676.00

Comments

Finished second last start over 500m at this track behind Gingers Paddy in an A5. Has the early speed to land on the pace and can stick on. Has a strong 29.92 PB at this course and distance. Hard to beat.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/5	26/09/2026	8	A5	$713.00	Hove	500m	0:29.98	0:29.92	0:29.32	N/A	1	1. Gingers Paddy 2. First Chosen 3. Hazelhill Gem	0.8L	$3.30
5/6	18/09/2026	7	A5	$826.00	Hove	500m	0:30.91	0:30.51	0:29.95	N/A	1	1. Oioiperfectolads 2. Yougo Finn 3. Gorgeous Girl	5.0L	$1.80
2/6	11/09/2026	7	A5	$826.00	Hove	500m	0:30.36	0:30.13	0:29.37	N/A	1	1. Why So Blue 2. First Chosen 3. Gorgeous Girl	2.8L	$2.60
2/6	04/09/2026	6	A5	$843.00	Hove	500m	0:30.33	0:30.14	0:29.67	N/A	1	1. Luna Outof Orbit 2. First Chosen 3. Forever Tender	2.3L	$2.80
2/5	29/08/2026	10	A5	$728.00	Hove	500m	0:30.24	0:30.17	0:29.21	N/A	1	1. Coppice Denver 2. First Chosen 3. Forever Tender	0.8L	$2.40
4/6	19/08/2026	14	A4	$852.00	Hove	500m	0:30.25	0:29.85	0:29.66	N/A	1	1. Alanas Eske 2. Annadown Jacob 3. Candolim Spice	4.9L	$6.00
1/1	04/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Hove	500m	0:30.18	0:30.18	N/A	N/A	1	1. First Chosen	0L	$0.00
2/1	15/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Hove	285m	N/A	0:16.86	N/A	N/A	1	2. First Chosen	0.2L	$0.00

Raffs Den (3)4335224456

Trainer: D D Knight (Hove)12 mths 10: 0-2-2

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: BALLYMAC COOPER (IRE)

Dam: BALLYMAC BAKE (IRE)

Stats

Career10: 0-2-2

Win %0.00%

Place %40.00%

Prize Money$790.00

Comments

Failed to impress last start over 500m at this track when beaten 6 len (31.10) behind Bluestar Gunner on September 27. Needs to find a bit more.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/6	27/09/2026	7	A6	$816.00	Hove	500m	0:31.10	0:30.59	0:29.82	N/A	4	1. Bluestar Gunner 2. Kates Bart 3. Killeacle Kobe	6.2L	$4.50
5/6	20/09/2026	15	A6	$816.00	Hove	500m	0:30.80	0:30.32	0:29.50	N/A	6	1. Chisem John 2. Kates Bart 3. Believe You Can	6.0L	$3.50
1/1	12/09/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Hove	500m	0:30.32	0:30.32	N/A	N/A	5	1. Raffs Den	0L	$0.00
4/5	05/09/2026	6	D3	$584.00	Hove	285m	0:16.97	0:16.66	0:16.66	N/A	5	1. Nofliesonus 2. Shelby On Faya 3. Wedontdopanic	3.8L	$7.00
4/5	30/08/2026	51	D3	$584.00	Hove	285m	0:17.17	0:17.00	0:17.00	N/A	4	1. Portobello Quay 2. Shelby On Faya 3. Paddyjoes Loch	1.9L	$4.00
2/6	10/07/2026	7	A7	$654.00	Galway	480m	0:29.93	0:29.58	0:29.06	N/A	5	1. Paradise Prada 2. Raffs Den 3. Seekers Dream	5.0L	$2.75
2/6	03/07/2026	35	A8	$596.00	Galway	480m	0:29.99	0:29.54	0:28.79	N/A	6	1. Pierview Big Rob 2. Raffs Den 3. Hollywell Spice	6.5L	$2.00
1/2	06/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Galway	480m	0:30.45	0:30.45	N/A	N/A	1	1. Raffs Den 2. Emms Choice	3L	$0.00

Stone Cold Punk (4)3153222113

Trainer: R J Holloway (Hove)12 mths 94: 15-29-14

4 yo Black Dog

Sire: DOROTAS WILDCAT (IRE)

Dam: RISING DIAMOND (IRE)

Stats

Career94: 15-29-14

Win %15.96%

Place %61.70%

Prize Money$12,100.00

Comments

Has been in great form, scoring two in a row before finishing third (30.33) last time at this track over 500m. Broke a two-start winning streak with the placing last time. Can bounce back.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/6	27/09/2026	4	A6	$816.00	Hove	500m	0:30.33	0:30.21	0:29.82	N/A	4	1. Courancove Wild 2. Kates Honey 3. Stone Cold Punk	1.5L	$4.30
1/5	23/09/2026	5	A7	$657.00	Hove	500m	0:30.44	0:30.44	0:29.55	N/A	4	1. Stone Cold Punk 2. Double The Odds 3. Ferryforth Zara	0.1L	$5.00
1/6	18/09/2026	5	A9	$685.00	Hove	500m	0:30.23	0:30.23	0:29.95	N/A	3	1. Stone Cold Punk 2. Jacktavern Smash 3. Coppice Connie	3.0L	$1.60
2/5	13/09/2026	4	A9	$591.00	Hove	500m	0:30.37	0:30.31	0:29.66	N/A	4	1. Chisem Mike 2. Stone Cold Punk 3. Spot On Tpol	0.8L	$2.10
2/6	09/09/2026	5	A9	$685.00	Hove	500m	0:30.37	0:30.15	0:29.42	N/A	4	1. Romantic Richy 2. Stone Cold Punk 3. Crohane Pearl	2.8L	$2.80
2/6	04/09/2026	7	A9	$699.00	Hove	500m	0:30.41	0:30.26	0:29.67	N/A	4	1. Elite Wilson 2. Stone Cold Punk 3. Crohane Pearl	1.8L	$6.00
2/2	11/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Central Park	491m	N/A	0:30.25	N/A	N/A	1	1. Punkrockrhapsody 2. Stone Cold Punk	0.75L	$0.00
3/2	27/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Hove	500m	N/A	0:30.20	N/A	N/A	4	2. Copacabana 3. Stone Cold Punk	3.25L	$0.00

Kates Bart (6)5656441422

Trainer: R J Holloway (Hove)12 mths 74: 10-9-9

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: EXPLOSIVE BOY (IRE)

Dam: RAZLDAZL MYA (IRE)

Stats

Career74: 10-9-9

Win %13.51%

Place %37.84%

Prize Money$10,584.00

Comments

Racing well of late. In the money two starts back at this track then finished runner-up at his latest appearance in an A6 at this track over 500m (30.77). Not to be underestimated.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/6	27/09/2026	7	A6	$816.00	Hove	500m	0:30.77	0:30.59	0:29.82	N/A	6	1. Bluestar Gunner 2. Kates Bart 3. Killeacle Kobe	2.3L	$5.50
2/6	20/09/2026	4	A6	$816.00	Hove	500m	0:30.50	0:30.32	0:29.50	N/A	5	1. Chisem John 2. Kates Bart 3. Believe You Can	2.3L	$5.00
4/5	16/09/2026	7	A6	$704.00	Hove	500m	0:30.38	0:30.15	0:29.48	N/A	6	1. Conscientious 2. Digbys Maverick 3. Radical Kylian	2.9L	$5.50
1/5	09/09/2026	5	A7	$657.00	Hove	500m	0:29.99	0:29.99	0:29.42	N/A	6	1. Kates Bart 2. Gigis Parachute 3. Mad Mouse	3.8L	$4.30
4/6	04/09/2026	5	A7	$776.00	Hove	500m	0:31.04	0:30.68	0:29.67	N/A	6	1. Punk Rock Puff 2. Chisem John 3. Gigis Parachute	4.5L	$3.50
4/6	30/08/2026	7	A7	$776.00	Hove	500m	0:30.92	0:30.25	0:29.76	N/A	6	1. Spotondelilarose 2. Seomra Pipp 3. Courancove Wild	8.3L	$12.00
1/1	19/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Hove	500m	0:30.06	0:30.06	N/A	N/A	4	1. Kates Bart	0L	$0.00
2/4	21/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Hove	500m	N/A	0:29.73	N/A	N/A	4	1. Droopys Finn 2. Kates Bart 3. Cloheena Rodney	5.75L	$0.00