Melton Race 8

Aldebaran Park Trot

Stake: $19,950

EL RESAMO (5) broke after the standing start last time so expect him to relish the return to a mobile start after scoring easy wins in his first two outings of this campaign. Led from one spot wider than this when he cruised home by 18.7m at Geelong two back. Can return to that form. GOTFEELINGSYOUKNOW (7) draws wide but is working his way back towards winning form having placed in his last two outings here. Could strike tonight. IMPERIAL COMMAND NZ (8) was let down by manners last week but won two of his previous three outings so is a player if he gets it right. MITCHELL WRAP (6) has been ticking along well this time in and had little luck last week so is worth including.
  • Distance: 2240m
  • Class: NR 70 to 85
  • Track: Good
  • Weather: -
  • Surface: All Weather
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1M F Blackmore
  • Bitta Irish Luck (Fr1) x146407086
  • Trainer: M F Blackmore (Kyabram)
  • Driver: James Herbertson
  • Prize Money: $77,965
  • Win / Place: 14% / 34%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: FATHER PATRICK (USA)

Dam: SENITA (AUS)

Owners: D G Pell

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Rating

Stats
Career
47: 7-5-4
Distance
20: 3-2-2
Trk/Dst
10: 1-2-2
Track
16: 1-3-3
Season
5: 0-0-0
1st Up
9: 3-1-1
2nd Up
7: 1-1-0
3rd Up
7: 1-1-0
Mobile
41: 6-5-4
Standing
6: 1-0-0
All-Weather
47: 7-5-4
Best Mile
1:59.45
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at Maryborough, beaten 15 m by Keayang Brandy (1:55.90) in NR up to 79 M on November 2 at $8. Before that, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 55 m by Locksley Cavalier (2:46.90) in NR 56 to 62 on October 23 at $2.80. Gets the ace draw so looking for big improvement.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
6th of 92/11/25Maryborough1609mMobileAll WeatherFr5James Herbertson1:55.901:55.95.72L $8.00 10NR up to 79$19,950$399

1. Keayang Brandy

2. Maoris Mac

3. Kyvalleyhoneybunny

8th of 823/10/25Kilmore2180mMobileAll WeatherFr6James Herbertson2:46.902:03.220.00L $2.80 33NR 56 to 62$7,980$160

1. Locksley Cavalier

2. Hilltop Hugh

3. Dossier

33 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 316/10/25Shepparton2190m-M F Blackmore3571:12.00-0.07L $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Keayang Brandy

2. Bitta Irish Luck

3. Antonov NZ

11th of 1220/9/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherFr2Ellen Tormey2:05.201:57.13.35L $19 10NR 63 to 79$17,100$342

1. Keayang Gucci

2. Our Marvella NZ

3. Imperial Command NZ

7th of 710/9/25Bendigo2650mStandingAll Weather30mJack Laugher3:23.802:02.9136.65L $9.00 18No NR$9,120$182

1. Meadow Valley Star

2. Romantic Nina

3. Kyvalley Pierro

11th of 1223/8/25Melton2240mMobileAll WeatherSr2James Herbertson2:45.601:59.021.15L $10 42NR 62 to 73$17,100$342

1. Our Marvella NZ

2. Kyvalleyhoneybunny

3. More Wanted

42 Day Freshen-Up
2Brent Lilley
  • Our Marvella Nz (Fr2) 5441832274
  • Trainer: Brent Lilley (Bolinda)
  • Driver: John Caldow
  • Prize Money: $105,832
  • Win / Place: 13% / 39%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: LOVE YOU (FR)

Dam: FIRENZE (NZ)

Owners: E A Hoctor, B S Francis, G J Mckenzie, M E Townley, H M Wall, S E Hunt

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Rating

Stats
Career
51: 7-7-6
Distance
26: 3-3-2
Trk/Dst
21: 2-1-2
Track
35: 4-4-4
Season
9: 1-2-1
1st Up
4: 0-0-0
2nd Up
4: 0-0-1
3rd Up
3: 1-0-0
Mobile
46: 6-7-5
Standing
5: 1-0-1
All-Weather
51: 7-7-6
Best Mile
1:57.30
Comments
Last start 4th (FT Fr2) over 2760m at this track was 5th-8.19 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Ollivici (3:29.00) in No NR on November 29 at $31. Before that, 7th (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 22 m by Pinnie (2:45.30) in NR up to 90 on October 11 at $9. Draws for a solid showing.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
4th of 829/11/25Melton2760mStandingAll WeatherFr2John Caldow3:29.002:00.63.94L $31 49No NR$19,950$998

1. Ollivici NZ

2. Im Bobby

3. Gotfeelingsyouknow

49 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 617/11/25Geelong2100m-Anthony Butt2:35.50-0.37L $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Our Marvella NZ

2. Fouroutoffive

3. More Wanted

2nd of 210/11/25Bendigo2150m-Tristan Larsen2:48.70-1.49L $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Tripod NZ

2. Our Marvella NZ

3.

7th of 911/10/25Melton2240mMobileAll WeatherFr1John Caldow2:45.301:58.88.44L $9.00 14NR up to 90$19,950$399

1. Pinnie

2. Dichotomy

3. Tictok

2nd of 827/9/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherFr3John Caldow2:05.101:57.00.67L $7.50 7NR 70 to 85$19,950$2,993

1. Remus Phoenix

2. Our Marvella NZ

3. Imperial Command NZ

2nd of 1220/9/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherSr3John Caldow2:05.201:57.10.59L $11 7NR 63 to 79$17,100$2,565

1. Keayang Gucci

2. Our Marvella NZ

3. Imperial Command NZ

3Brent Lilley
  • Virginia Clowers Nz (Fr3) 5x44507886
  • Trainer: Brent Lilley (Bolinda)
  • Driver: Chris Alford
  • Prize Money: $148,139
  • Win / Place: 21% / 36%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: CREATINE (USA)

Dam: GINA (NZ)

Owners: L J Mounce, J C Mounce, S D Mounce, A T Mounce

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Rating

Stats
Career
46: 10-6-1
Distance
18: 2-3-0
Trk/Dst
11: 1-1-0
Track
21: 4-1-0
Season
6: 0-0-0
1st Up
6: 2-1-0
2nd Up
6: 2-2-1
3rd Up
6: 1-3-0
Mobile
25: 4-3-0
Standing
21: 6-3-1
All-Weather
43: 9-5-1
Slushy
1: 0-1-0
Grass
3: 1-1-0
Best Mile
1:56.70
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track well beaten by Ollivici (2:48.60) in No NR on November 8 at $51. Before that 8th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, beaten 25 m by Pinnie (2:45.30) in NR up to 90 on October 11 at $34. Cannot enthuse.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
6th of 617/11/25Geelong2100m-Tristan Larsen2:35.50-0.37L $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Our Marvella NZ

2. Fouroutoffive

3. More Wanted

5th of 510/11/25Bendigo2150m-Tristan Larsen2:35.60-7.81L $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Hes From Heaven NZ

2. Dangerous

3. Harryhoo

6th of 68/11/25Melton2240mMobileAll WeatherFr1John Caldow2:48.602:01.140.82L $51 28No NR$25,650$513

1. Ollivici NZ

2. Keayang Stuka

3. Heza Gun

8th of 911/10/25Melton2240mMobileAll WeatherSr1Chris Alford2:45.301:58.810.07L $34 7NR up to 90$19,950$399

1. Pinnie

2. Dichotomy

3. Tictok

8th of 114/10/25Melton2760mStandingAll WeatherSr1Chris Alford3:28.002:01.316.39L $151 14No NR$34,200$684

1. Jilliby Ballerini

2. Pinnie

3. Remus Phoenix

7th of 720/9/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherFr1Chris Alford2:02.901:55.046.58L $23 21No NR$25,650$513

1. Jilliby Ballerini

2. Aldebaran Vera

3. Pinnie

4Chris Svanosio
  • Kyvalley Maven (Fr4) 1254494522
  • Trainer: Chris Svanosio (Romsey)
  • Driver: Chris Svanosio
  • Prize Money: $103,124
  • Win / Place: 19% / 61%
Nearing Another Win

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: TACTICAL LANDING (USA)

Dam: KYVALLEY PARIS (AUS)

Owners: J W Connelly

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Rating

Stats
Career
21: 4-6-3
Distance
11: 2-4-2
Trk/Dst
7: 1-3-0
Track
14: 2-4-0
Season
9: 0-3-0
1st Up
3: 1-0-2
2nd Up
3: 1-2-0
3rd Up
3: 1-0-1
Mobile
21: 4-6-3
All-Weather
21: 4-6-3
Best Mile
1:59.02
Comments
Good run when beaten by 5 m finishing second behind Hilltop Hugh at Kilmore over 2180m in a 4yo No NR GH on November 13 at $11. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Hilltop Hugh at this track over 2240m in a 4yo G1 No NR GH on November 22 at $16. Each way hope.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
2nd of 1222/11/25Melton2240mMobileAll WeatherFr6Chris Svanosio2:46.301:59.51.26L $16 9No NR$68,400$10,944

1. Hilltop Hugh

2. Kyvalley Maven

3. Maximez

2nd of 1113/11/25Kilmore2180mMobileAll WeatherFr2Chris Svanosio2:46.002:02.61.93L $11 19No NR$11,400$1,824

1. Hilltop Hugh

2. Kyvalley Maven

3. Heza Gun

5th of 925/10/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherSr1Chris Svanosio2:04.401:56.44.46L $9.00 14NR 60 to 69$11,400$342

1. Mitchell Wrap

2. Kyvalleyhoneybunny

3. Mister Blindside

4th of 911/10/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherFr4Chris Svanosio2:05.301:57.35.61L $7.50 7NR 65 to 75$17,100$855

1. Mega Spur

2. Imperial Command NZ

3. Timmy Turtle NZ

9th of 104/10/25Melton2240mMobileAll WeatherFr1Chris Svanosio2:43.401:57.47.99L $16 14NR 70 to 85$19,950$399

1. Gatesys Gem

2. Valtino

3. Keayang Gucci

4th of 1220/9/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherFr5Chris Svanosio2:05.201:57.11.04L $7.50 21NR 63 to 79$17,100$855

1. Keayang Gucci

2. Our Marvella NZ

3. Imperial Command NZ

5David Barbetti
  • El Resamo (Fr5) 764470x119
  • Trainer: David Barbetti (Burrumbeet)
  • Driver: David Barbetti
  • Prize Money: $179,003
  • Win / Place: 12% / 30%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: RED SAMURAI (AUS)

Dam: EL GELATO (NZ)

Owners: D P Barbetti, T M Barbetti

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Rating

Stats
Career
116: 14-14-7
Distance
57: 8-9-3
Trk/Dst
38: 2-8-2
Track
62: 3-10-5
Season
6: 2-0-0
1st Up
3: 1-0-0
2nd Up
3: 1-0-0
3rd Up
3: 1-0-0
Mobile
100: 13-13-7
Standing
16: 1-1-0
All-Weather
116: 14-14-7
Best Mile
1:57.00
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Stawell on November 30. Showed ability the race before when he won by 18 m as favourite (Fr6) at Geelong (2:35.20) beating Aldebaran Brooke in NR 62 to 73 on November 21 at $1.35 at the bell was leading 4.6. Broke last time but the return to a mobile start could see him back in winning form.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
9th of 1030/11/25Stawell2600mStandingAll Weather20mMichael Stanley3:22.502:05.462.97L $2.60f 9No NR$17,100$342

1. Link In Bio

2. Johns Boy NZ

3. More Wanted

1st of 721/11/25Geelong2100mMobileAll WeatherFr6Michael Stanley2:35.201:58.96.95L $1.35f 19NR 62 to 73$17,100$9,747

1. El Resamo

2. Aldebaran Brooke

3. Sam Nien

1st of 311/11/25Melton2240m-David Barbetti2:48.30-1.26L $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. El Resamo

2. Aldebaran Acrux USA

3. Imhavinagoodtime

1st of 112/11/25Maryborough2190mMobileAll WeatherFr1Michael Stanley2:40.101:57.77.29L $4.00 71NR 65 to 79$19,950$11,372

1. El Resamo

2. Mitchell Wrap

3. Tictok

71 Day Spell
1st of 728/10/25Melton1720m-Michael Stanley2:04.00-3.61L $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. El Resamo

2. Sam Nien

3. Alrighty

10th of 1223/8/25Melton2240mMobileAll WeatherFr1David Barbetti2:45.601:59.011.12L $26 14NR 62 to 73$17,100$342

1. Our Marvella NZ

2. Kyvalleyhoneybunny

3. More Wanted

6Jennifer Douglas
  • Mitchell Wrap (Fr6) 19472x1235
  • Trainer: Jennifer Douglas (Ross Creek)
  • Driver: Jordan Leedham (C)
  • Prize Money: $80,461
  • Win / Place: 21% / 42%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: DANNY BOUCHEA (AUS)

Dam: TROTN ON THE CASBA (AUS)

Owners: G I Gibson, B R Gibson, J A Douglas

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Rating

Stats
Career
47: 10-6-4
Distance
24: 3-4-2
Trk/Dst
12: 2-1-1
Track
18: 4-1-1
Season
4: 1-1-1
1st Up
4: 3-0-0
2nd Up
4: 1-1-0
3rd Up
4: 2-0-1
Mobile
38: 6-5-4
Standing
9: 4-1-0
All-Weather
47: 10-6-4
Best Mile
1:56.40
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 5th-9.03 beaten 11 m by Avant Guard (2:46.20) in 1W/15 0K stake on November 29 at $3.50. At the run before good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at Geelong was 3rd-3.34 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Imperial Command (2:00.40) in NR 74 to 87 on November 21 at $4. Can be competitive again.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
5th of 829/11/25Melton2240mMobileAll WeatherFr1Jordan Leedham2:46.201:59.44.13L $3.50 81W/15 0K stake$17,100$513

1. Avant Guard

2. Kyvalleyhoneybunny

3. Aldebaran Brooke

3rd of 721/11/25Geelong1609mMobileAll WeatherFr4Jordan Leedham2:00.402:00.42.42L $4.00 19NR 74 to 87$19,950$1,995

1. Imperial Command NZ

2. I Dream Of Millie

3. Mitchell Wrap

2nd of 112/11/25Maryborough2190mMobileAll WeatherSr1Jordan Leedham2:40.101:57.77.29L $7.00 8NR 65 to 79$19,950$2,993

1. El Resamo

2. Mitchell Wrap

3. Tictok

1st of 925/10/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherSr2Jordan Leedham2:04.401:56.40.45L $12 119NR 60 to 69$11,400$6,498

1. Mitchell Wrap

2. Kyvalleyhoneybunny

3. Mister Blindside

119 Day Spell
2nd of 728/6/25Melton2240mMobileAll WeatherFr3Jordan Leedham2:47.102:00.11.86L $3.90 7NR 60 to 71$11,400$1,710

1. Dichotomy

2. Mitchell Wrap

3. Our Marvella NZ

7th of 1121/6/25Melton2240mMobileAll WeatherFr5Jordan Leedham2:46.601:59.73.16L $12 12NR 70 to 85$19,950$399

1. Destrier

2. Rapid Return

3. Ebonys Avenger

7Chris Svanosio
  • Gotfeelingsyouknow (Fr7) 1210376723
  • Trainer: Chris Svanosio (Romsey)
  • Driver: Ross Payne
  • Prize Money: $90,465
  • Win / Place: 35% / 65%
Nearing Another Win

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MAJESTIC SON (CAN)

Dam: ZEEYENA (AUS)

Owners: J F Verdichizzi, S N Weeks, H J Weeks, R Wilton, W R Trotter, R M Purcell, K E Peart, G I Peart, P J Svanosio, A M Ogden, J M Weeks, G A Weeks

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Rating

Stats
Career
20: 7-2-4
Distance
9: 2-2-0
Trk/Dst
8: 1-2-0
Track
14: 3-2-2
Season
6: 0-1-2
1st Up
4: 3-0-1
2nd Up
4: 1-1-0
3rd Up
3: 2-0-0
Mobile
18: 7-2-3
Standing
2: 0-0-1
All-Weather
20: 7-2-4
Best Mile
1:55.90
Comments
Solid run when a close second behind Imperial Command at this track over 2240m in a NR 70 to 79 on October 25 at $9.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Ollivici at this track over 2760m in a No NR on November 29 at $6. Looks close to another win.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 829/11/25Melton2760mStandingAll WeatherFr3Chris Svanosio3:29.002:00.63.79L $6.00 35No NR$19,950$1,995

1. Ollivici NZ

2. Im Bobby

3. Gotfeelingsyouknow

35 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 225/11/25Melton1720m-Ross Payne2:09.90-7.96L $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Gotfeelingsyouknow

2. Overandout

3.

2nd of 925/10/25Melton2240mMobileAll WeatherSr1Chris Svanosio2:47.602:00.40.07L $9.50 21NR 70 to 79$17,100$2,565

1. Imperial Command NZ

2. Gotfeelingsyouknow

3. Maoris Mac

7th of 114/10/25Melton2760mStandingAll WeatherFr4Ross Payne3:28.002:01.313.49L $81 7No NR$34,200$684

1. Jilliby Ballerini

2. Pinnie

3. Remus Phoenix

6th of 827/9/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherFr6Ross Payne2:05.101:57.01.60L $7.00 14NR 70 to 85$19,950$399

1. Remus Phoenix

2. Our Marvella NZ

3. Imperial Command NZ

7th of 913/9/25Melton2240mMobileAll WeatherSr1Chris Svanosio2:45.601:59.06.25L $11 7NR 70 to 85$19,950$399

1. Lady Vici

2. Dichotomy

3. Imperial Command NZ

8Andy Gath
  • Imperial Command Nz (Sr1) 7133321416
  • Trainer: Andy Gath (Long Forest)
  • Driver: Kate Gath
  • Prize Money: $97,030
  • Win / Place: 13% / 32%
Track Specialist

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: IMPERIAL COUNT (CAN)

Dam: THE GINGA'S SISTER (NZ)

Owners: D G Carroll, T O'Connor, M Hill, T C Mielicki, C Scully, The Coach Group (Mgr: J G Dunne), B O'Keefe, S M Gillespie, P Mclaughlin, S Curtain, C Magee

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Rating

Stats
Career
68: 9-4-9
Distance
10: 3-0-2
Trk/Dst
4: 1-0-1
Track
12: 4-2-3
Season
12: 4-1-3
1st Up
4: 0-1-0
2nd Up
3: 1-0-0
3rd Up
3: 0-1-0
Mobile
48: 9-4-8
Standing
20: 0-0-1
All-Weather
62: 9-4-8
Slushy
1: 0-0-0
Grass
6: 0-0-1
Best Mile
1:56.64
Comments
Last start was well beaten into sixth behind Ollivici at this track over 2760m in a No NR on November 29 at $8. Performed better the start before where he posted a big 6 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr6) at Geelong (2:00.40) beating I Dream Of Millie in NR 74 to 87 on November 21 at $2. Better than the last run so worth another chance.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
6th of 829/11/25Melton2760mStandingAll WeatherFr4Kate Gath3:29.002:00.65.87L $8.00 8No NR$19,950$399

1. Ollivici NZ

2. Im Bobby

3. Gotfeelingsyouknow

1st of 721/11/25Geelong1609mMobileAll WeatherFr6Kate Gath2:00.402:00.42.38L $2.00f 19NR 74 to 87$19,950$11,372

1. Imperial Command NZ

2. I Dream Of Millie

3. Mitchell Wrap

4th of 112/11/25Maryborough2190mMobileAll WeatherSr2Kate Gath2:40.101:57.710.59L $6.00 8NR 65 to 79$19,950$998

1. El Resamo

2. Mitchell Wrap

3. Tictok

1st of 925/10/25Melton2240mMobileAll WeatherFr6Kate Gath2:47.602:00.40.07L $6.00 14NR 70 to 79$17,100$9,747

1. Imperial Command NZ

2. Gotfeelingsyouknow

3. Maoris Mac

2nd of 911/10/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherFr6Kate Gath2:05.301:57.30.07L $4.20 14NR 65 to 75$17,100$2,565

1. Mega Spur

2. Imperial Command NZ

3. Timmy Turtle NZ

3rd of 827/9/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherFr5Kate Gath2:05.101:57.00.86L $4.40 7NR 70 to 85$19,950$1,995

1. Remus Phoenix

2. Our Marvella NZ

3. Imperial Command NZ

Race Review Abbreviations

Brk: Broke, Blkd: Blocked or held up, 1 x 1: One-out, one-back, Prkd: Parked, 3bk otr: 3 back on the outer, 3bk inr: Same as above, but on the inside, trld: Trailed, Gt spd: Showed gate speed, 3wd: 3-wide postd: Caught wide without cover, Held up: Held up, no gaps or few gaps: If they don't see any clear air in the straight, Inr-mid-wd -position: On the inside, mid = 1-off, wd = 3-wide or wider, flew hm wd: Flew home wide, dashd inr: Sprinted well on the inside, Chkd: Checked, Slow: Slow away at the start, Wltd: Wilted or got tired, Fdd: Faded late, Urgd: If the driver's getting stuck in

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