Hove Bags Race 3 - Race 3
MERTONABY OPAL (2) has been in sparkling form scoring back to back wins, the latest by 2.75 lengths (30.66) over 500m at this track. The form out of the last run is proven to be strong. Can continue on his winning ways. ELITE ROSE (3) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing fourth (31.39) in an A9 at this track. Can do much better this time. YOUGO FIRST (4) had trap 4 and was game in defeat when only a neck from Spot On Tpol in second (30.48) at this track. Bold showing expected. MOB DE SOUZA (1) cannot be left out after placing from this box last start.
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Comments
Form has been sound without winning, placing at his last four starts, the latest when third (31.24) over 500m at this track. Has been racing well enough. Among the chances.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 16/10/2026 | 5 | A9 | $600.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:31.24 | 0:30.86 | 0:29.89 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/10/2026 | 7 | A9 | $695.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.64 | 0:30.53 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.1L | $3.80 |
| 3/5 | 04/10/2026 | 9 | A9 | $600.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.64 | 0:30.32 | 0:29.64 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.30 |
| 3/6 | 25/09/2026 | 6 | A9 | $685.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.75 | 0:30.61 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/6 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | A10 | $685.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.79 | 0:30.79 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 4/5 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | A9 | $591.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.73 | 0:30.31 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.2L | $2.50 |
| 1/2 | 23/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.55 | 0:30.55 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/2 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 285m | N/A | 0:16.99 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Last start winner at this track and distance (30.66) after missing the jump on October 15. Top chance to chalk-up the hat-trick.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 15/10/2026 | 4 | A10 | $695.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.66 | 0:30.66 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.30 |
| 1/5 | 11/10/2026 | 9 | A11 | $581.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.66 | 0:30.66 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/6 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | A11 | $676.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.58 | 0:30.56 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
| 2/5 | 25/09/2026 | 12 | A11 | $572.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.52 | 0:30.51 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/09/2026 | 32 | A11 | $666.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.75 | 0:30.67 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.9L | $13.00 |
| 1/1 | 07/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:17.27 | 0:17.27 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 12/08/2026 | 45 | A10 | $603.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:31.76 | 0:30.78 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/1 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:17.12 | 0:17.12 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 4th on October 16 over 500m at this track behind Shinobi Gail beaten 6 lengths (31.39) in an A9. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 16/10/2026 | 5 | A9 | $600.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:31.39 | 0:30.86 | 0:29.89 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $3.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/10/2026 | 7 | A9 | $695.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.77 | 0:30.53 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/5 | 04/10/2026 | 9 | A9 | $600.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.40 | 0:30.32 | 0:29.64 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/6 | 25/09/2026 | 9 | A9 | $685.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:31.24 | 0:30.61 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/5 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | A8 | $647.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:31.25 | 0:30.85 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/09/2026 | 94 | A8 | $750.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.52 | 0:30.31 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/1 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.88 | 0:30.88 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 2/3 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 285m | N/A | 0:16.92 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently, including a win three back at this track, before placings at last two runs, the latest when second (30.48) over 500m at this track. Should be around the mark.
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 | 15/10/2026 | 6 | A9 | $600.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.48 | 0:30.45 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 09/10/2026 | 13 | A9 | $695.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.62 | 0:30.50 | 0:29.91 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.6L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | A10 | $591.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.70 | 0:30.70 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
| 4/6 | 19/09/2026 | 6 | A10 | $685.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.89 | 0:30.79 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | A11 | $666.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.67 | 0:30.67 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/09/2026 | 8 | A11 | $680.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:30.85 | 0:29.98 | 0:29.50 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.8L | $4.50 |
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Comments
G S Byford-trained newcomer by Herrick out of Typhoid Mary. Respect any strong moves in the market.