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Hove Bags Race 1 - World Mental Health Day 2026

SOUL NOMAD (4) claimed an A1 win two back before missing the frame at his latest appearance in an A1 at this track over 500m (30.15). Top chance to return to winning form this easier line-up. SLICK MICK (3) stalked the lead and fought on well to finish 3 lengths away in third (29.89) at this track in an A2 over 500m. Ran one of the fastest times on the program last start despite finishing in the minors. Leading chance. DROOPYS STRING (1) has been hard to follow lately, running fifth (30.04) last time but prior to that ran very well when placed at this track. Expected to do much better this time. DEADLY RUBEN (2) placed last time out at this track and distance - worth considering.

Race Time:5:06 PM

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:500m

Droopys String (1)5565525535

Trainer: C Gardiner (Hove)12 mths 43: 10-6-5

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: SIGNET ACE (IRE)

Dam: DROOPYS ANT (IRE)

Stats

Career43: 10-6-5

Win %23.26%

Place %48.84%

Prize Money$12,008.00

Comments

In the money two back then disappointed when he finished last on October 4 over 500m at this track behind Droopys Prospect beaten 5 lengths (30.04) in an A2. Has ability and worth including.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/5	04/10/2026	8	A2	$771.00	Hove	500m	0:30.04	0:29.64	0:29.64	N/A	1	1. Droopys Prospect 2. Elite Tim 3. Slick Mick	4.9L	$2.90
3/6	26/09/2026	7	A2	$872.00	Hove	500m	0:29.70	0:29.32	0:29.32	N/A	1	1. Playit Cool Trig 2. Unlock The Ace 3. Droopys String	4.8L	$4.50
5/5	19/09/2026	16	A1	$872.00	Hove	500m	0:30.53	0:29.59	0:29.59	N/A	1	1. Cloheena Caelan 2. Brother Patrick 3. Deadly Ruben	11.8L	$7.00
5/5	03/09/2026	6	OR	$1,073.00	Hove	500m	0:30.08	0:29.54	0:29.25	N/A	1	1. Kerrs Rancher 2. Ballydoyle Toby 3. Bluey Bullet	6.6L	$7.00
2/5	28/08/2026	12	A1	$891.00	Hove	500m	0:29.75	0:29.39	0:29.39	N/A	1	1. Wastehouse Mix 2. Droopys String 3. Break Point	4.5L	$3.80
5/5	16/08/2026	10	A1	$891.00	Hove	500m	0:30.54	0:29.60	0:29.59	N/A	1	1. Brulee Bullet 2. Moody Rudy 3. Soul Nomad	11.8L	$3.30
1/1	20/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Hove	500m	0:29.52	0:29.52	N/A	N/A	1	1. Droopys String	0L	$0.00
1/2	13/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Hove	500m	0:29.97	0:29.97	N/A	N/A	1	1. Droopys String 2. Unlock The Ace	0.1L	$0.00

Deadly Ruben (2)2311451323

Trainer: G S Byford (Hove)12 mths 48: 9-6-13

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: BALLYHIMIKIN JET (IRE)

Dam: BALLYMAC PETSY (IRE)

Stats

Career48: 9-6-13

Win %18.75%

Place %58.33%

Prize Money$8,372.00

Comments

In the money at this track at his last couple of starts, most recently finishing third over 500m. Won't find this much tougher. Right in the mix.

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	02/10/2026	7	A2	$771.00	Hove	500m	0:29.86	0:29.75	0:29.68	N/A	1	1. Signet Force 2. Yougo Freddie 3. Deadly Ruben	1.4L	$3.00
2/6	25/09/2026	6	A2	$872.00	Hove	500m	0:29.77	0:29.70	0:29.70	N/A	2	1. My Mate Ronnie 2. Deadly Ruben 3. Emers Dasha	0.8L	$4.30
3/5	19/09/2026	8	A1	$872.00	Hove	500m	0:29.97	0:29.59	0:29.59	N/A	2	1. Cloheena Caelan 2. Brother Patrick 3. Deadly Ruben	4.8L	$13.00
1/5	11/09/2026	5	A1	$872.00	Hove	500m	0:29.83	0:29.83	0:29.37	N/A	2	1. Deadly Ruben 2. Glideaway Joey 3. Antigua Luigi	0.1L	$8.00
5/5	06/09/2026	8	A1	$891.00	Hove	500m	0:30.08	0:29.50	0:29.50	N/A	1	1. Brother Patrick 2. Moody Rudy 3. Chain Of Hope	7.3L	$9.00
4/6	29/08/2026	10	A1	$1,015.00	Hove	500m	0:30.20	0:29.75	0:29.21	N/A	1	1. Seomra Benji 2. Brideside Belle 3. Clonkeen Jim	5.5L	$9.00
1/1	14/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Towcester	500m	0:30.29	0:30.29	N/A	N/A	3	1. Deadly Ruben	0L	$0.00
1/2	30/12/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Central Park	491m	0:30.01	0:30.01	N/A	N/A	3	1. Deadly Ruben 2. Dysert Robin	36L	$0.00

Slick Mick (3)33364x4153

Trainer: G S Byford (Hove)12 mths 43: 11-7-10

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: BALLYMAC CASHOUT (IRE)

Dam: TYPHOID MARY (IRE)

Stats

Career43: 11-7-10

Win %25.58%

Place %65.12%

Prize Money$8,278.00

Comments

Finished third last start over 500m at this track behind Droopys Prospect in an A2. Has the early speed to land on the pace and can stick on. Fought on last time. Right in the mix again.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/5	04/10/2026	4	A2	$771.00	Hove	500m	0:29.89	0:29.64	0:29.64	N/A	3	1. Droopys Prospect 2. Elite Tim 3. Slick Mick	3.0L	$3.80
5/5	30/09/2026	5	A1	$886.00	Hove	500m	0:30.18	0:29.73	0:29.73	N/A	4	1. Montalto Glory 2. Seomra Benji 3. Ower Cracker	5.5L	$5.50
1/6	25/09/2026	6	A3	$854.00	Hove	500m	0:29.73	0:29.73	0:29.70	N/A	3	1. Slick Mick 2. Backoftheline 3. Dees Midnight	4.5L	$6.00
4/6	19/09/2026	78	A2	$872.00	Hove	500m	0:30.28	0:29.93	0:29.59	N/A	3	1. Exotic Princess 2. Tommys Goodtime 3. Emers Dasha	4.3L	$10.00
1/1	14/09/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Hove	500m	0:30.23	0:30.23	N/A	N/A	3	1. Slick Mick	0L	$0.00
1/1	07/09/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Hove	285m	0:16.72	0:16.72	N/A	N/A	4	1. Slick Mick	0L	$0.00
4/5	03/07/2026	7	A2	$777.00	Hove	500m	0:30.85	0:29.92	0:29.92	N/A	4	1. Rebel Charles 2. Ela Sniper 3. Wastehouse Mix	11.5L	$6.00
6/6	26/06/2026	15	A1	$993.00	Hove	500m	0:30.47	0:30.15	0:30.03	N/A	3	1. Reign Of Power 2. Clairekeith Mary 3. Bonoandutoo	3.8L	$4.30

Soul Nomad (4)523531x134

Trainer: P Marchant (Hove)12 mths 14: 4-1-5

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: DOROTAS WILDCAT (IRE)

Dam: DRUMCOVE ROZY (IRE)

Stats

Career14: 4-1-5

Win %28.57%

Place %71.43%

Prize Money$3,467.00

Comments

Latest effort finished 4th on October 3 over 500m at this track behind Letter Eileen beaten 7 lengths (30.15) in an A1. Has clocked a scorching 29.32 here at this trip. Leading player.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/5	03/10/2026	48	A1	$886.00	Hove	500m	0:30.15	0:29.57	0:29.43	N/A	4	1. Letter Eileen 2. Noelles Glenlo 3. Brideside Belle	7.3L	$10.00
1/1	27/09/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Hove	500m	0:30.21	0:30.21	N/A	N/A	3	1. Soul Nomad	0L	$0.00
1/1	20/09/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Hove	285m	0:16.90	0:16.90	N/A	N/A	4	1. Soul Nomad	0L	$0.00
3/5	16/08/2026	16	A1	$891.00	Hove	500m	0:29.90	0:29.60	0:29.59	N/A	4	1. Brulee Bullet 2. Moody Rudy 3. Soul Nomad	3.8L	$3.80
1/5	31/07/2026	85	A2	$776.00	Hove	500m	0:30.09	0:30.09	0:30.09	N/A	4	1. Soul Nomad 2. Droopys Invasion 3. Attractionone	0.1L	$2.30
1/5	07/05/2026	19	OR	$1,059.00	Hove	500m	0:29.32	0:29.32	0:29.09	N/A	3	1. Soul Nomad 2. Phoebes Buddy 3. Zenith Duke	4.0L	$4.33
3/6	18/04/2026	20	OR	$1,202.00	Hove	500m	0:30.35	0:29.70	0:29.35	N/A	2	1. Vahbelle 2. Glenrock King 3. Soul Nomad	8.0L	$5.00
5/5	29/03/2026	7	A1	$881.00	Hove	500m	0:30.26	0:29.65	0:29.65	N/A	3	1. Lets Go Harry 2. My Mate Ronnie 3. Timeless Times	7.5L	$2.50

Jacktavern Lab (5)2411225453

Trainer: P M Donovan (Hove)12 mths 47: 10-8-14

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: DROOPYS SYDNEY (IRE)

Dam: DROOPYS DOT (GB)

Stats

Career47: 10-8-14

Win %21.28%

Place %68.09%

Prize Money$14,357.00

Comments

Unplaced two runs back then made impressive progress last time to finish third over 500m at this track. Back on track last time but this looks a stern test.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/5	03/10/2026	7	A2	$771.00	Hove	500m	0:30.03	0:29.64	0:29.43	N/A	5	1. Harlequin Libby 2. Bu Han Tag 3. Jacktavern Lab	4.8L	$6.00
5/6	26/09/2026	7	A2	$872.00	Hove	500m	0:29.97	0:29.32	0:29.32	N/A	5	1. Playit Cool Trig 2. Unlock The Ace 3. Droopys String	8.1L	$9.00
4/5	19/09/2026	42	A1	$872.00	Hove	500m	0:30.18	0:29.59	0:29.59	N/A	5	1. Cloheena Caelan 2. Brother Patrick 3. Deadly Ruben	7.3L	$9.00
2/2	07/09/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Hove	500m	N/A	0:29.85	N/A	N/A	5	1. Jacktavern Mojo 2. Jacktavern Lab	0.2L	$0.00
1/3	29/08/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Hove	500m	0:30.33	0:30.33	N/A	N/A	5	1. Jacktavern Lab 2. Westwood Kate 3. Tintreach Flo	5.25L	$0.00
5/5	08/08/2026	35	OR	$1,437.00	Central Park	491m	0:29.49	0:28.91	0:28.91	N/A	4	1. Mystical Batman 2. Droopys Topnotch 3. Aero Hope	7.3L	$4.00
2/5	04/07/2026	16	OR	$1,440.00	Central Park	664m	0:40.40	0:40.28	0:40.28	N/A	5	1. Bling Bling Musk 2. Jacktavern Lab 3. One More Tune	1.5L	$1.50
2/6	18/06/2026	7	A1	$1,017.00	Newcastle Uk	480m	0:28.70	0:28.55	0:28.54	N/A	6	1. Zenith Tanju 2. Jacktavern Lab 3. Blackhouse Lewi	1.8L	$4.50