Cambridge Race 8

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Stake: $10,500

  • Distance: 2700m
  • Class: R35 to R42 D
  • Track: Good
  • Weather: -
  • Surface: All Weather
1Geoff Martin
  • Kiss My Pixel (Fr1) 46546
  • Trainer: Geoff Martin (Cambridge Raceway)
  • Driver: Geoff Martin
  • Prize Money: $39,719
  • Win / Place: 2.94% / 19%

6 yo Brown Mare

Sire: Father Patrick

Dam: Broadband

Dam's Sire: Muscles Yankee

Owners: Mrs A F Martin

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Rating

Stats
Career
68: 2-2-9
Distance
10: 0-0-1
Trk/Dst
8: 0-0-1
Track
33: 1-1-5
Season
7: 0-0-0
1st Up
5: 1-0-1
2nd Up
5: 0-0-0
3rd Up
5: 0-0-2
Mobile
5: 0-0-1
Standing
63: 2-2-8
All-Weather
60: 2-2-8
Slushy
4: 0-0-0
Grass
8: 0-0-1
Left Handed
62: 2-10
Right Handed
6: 0-1
Favourite
1: 1-0-0
2nd Favourite
3: 0-0-2
Best Mile
2:08.72
Driver Stats
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments
She was a shade unlucky on Christmas Eve. Sound 4th 18Dec. Rough place hope.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
6th of 1324/12/25WaikBoP2200mStandingAll WeatherFr3Geoff Martin2:04.52:04.57.21L $62 63YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT$12,719$219

1. Whatever It Takes

2. Brienne

3. Wynberg Janie

Gun run mrks,held up,off,bt slows
4th of 718/12/25WaikBoP2200mStandingAll WeatherFr2Geoff Martin2:06.52:06.53.79L $35 143YO+ R35 to R39 TROT$7,300$480

1. Pat Yates

2. Trifolium

3. Sharp Image

5th inr,1x1 1700,off top,ran on gap
5th of 94/12/25WaikBoP2200mStandingAll WeatherFr7Geoff Martin2:05.92:05.96.99L $86 73YO+ R35 to R40 TROT$7,580$140

1. Grace N Elegance

2. Conrad H

3. Sharp Image

6th otr,1x1,3-bk,wd 5th 400,no dash
6th of 1227/11/25WaikBoP2200mMobileAll WeatherFr2Seth Hill2:00.62:00.68.81L $97 74YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT INV J$12,000$210

1. Emily Bay

2. Patrick Mahomes

3. Grace N Elegance

Trld,3-bk 1500,failed to spark up
4th of 720/11/25WaikBoP2700mStandingAll WeatherFr3Geoff Martin2:09.02:09.07.21L $23 7R35 to R40 TROT$7,300$480

1. Itmusclebelove

2. So Mystifying

3. Trifolium

4th inr,4-bk,off,wd 700,chkd,bt two
7th of 913/11/25Palmerston North2500mStandingAll Weather30m1Geoff Martin2:04.52:04.534.98L $58 33YO+, NON-WINNERS & Up to R61 DiscrHcp TROT$10,896$201

1. Manchester In Time

2. Scoots

3. All Muscled Up

5th pesg,4-bk,off,brk 750m,history
2Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett
  • Grace N Elegance (Fr2) 63170
  • Trainer: Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett (Waiuku)
  • Driver: Holly Moralde Sands (J)
  • Prize Money: $28,503
  • Win / Place: 6.67% / 23%

7 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Pegasus Spur

Dam: Frances Ross

Dam's Sire: Sundon

Owners: Miss T J Hackett, Miss H I Moralde Sands

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Rating

Stats
Career
30: 2-4-1
Distance
1: 0-0-0
Trk/Dst
1: 0-0-0
Track
20: 2-2-1
Season
14: 1-2-1
1st Up
2: 0-1-0
2nd Up
2: 0-0-0
3rd Up
2: 0-0-0
Mobile
4: 0-0-1
Standing
26: 2-4-0
All-Weather
30: 2-4-1
Slushy
0: 0-0-0
Grass
0: 0-0-0
Left Handed
21: 2-3
Right Handed
9: 0-2
Favourite
3: 1-0-0
2nd Favourite
4: 0-2-0
Best Mile
2:05.90
Driver Stats
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments
She's been safely held after her bold success 3-starts ago. Trifecta's/First4's.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
10th of 1324/12/25WaikBoP2200mStandingAll WeatherFr5Holly Moralde Sands2:04.52:04.511.00L $9.40 53YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT$12,719$219

1. Whatever It Takes

2. Brienne

3. Wynberg Janie

9th inr,off,wd cvr,rough top,no zip
7th of 1219/12/25Auckland1609mMobileAll WeatherSr10Tony Cameron2:00.72:00.712.01L $18 154YO+ R35 to R41, R42 with cond. MOB. TROT$50,000$1,250

1. Patrick Mahomes

2. Miss Bebe

3. Crazy

3-bk mrks,held up top,no final kick
1st of 94/12/25WaikBoP2200mStandingAll WeatherFr4Holly Moralde Sands2:52.22:05.92.49L $3.20 73YO+ R35 to R40 TROT$7,580$4,400

1. Grace N Elegance

2. Conrad H

3. Sharp Image

7th inr,4-bk,off,wdst tn,strong fin
3rd of 1227/11/25WaikBoP2200mMobileAll WeatherFr4Emily Johnson2:00.62:00.63.61L $20 134YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT INV J$12,000$1,140

1. Emily Bay

2. Patrick Mahomes

3. Grace N Elegance

1x1,4-bk bell,wd 450,wdr top,stout
6th of 1214/11/25WaikBoP2200mStandingAll Weather20m5Holly Moralde Sands2:05.52:05.511.00L $18 93YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT$17,000$298

1. Hill Billie Bundy

2. So Mystifying

3. Buynowpaylater

9th otr,3-bk 600,off,4 & 5w,bt slws
4th of 65/11/25WaikBoP2200mStandingAll WeatherFr3Holly Moralde Sands2:06.82:06.86.51L $4.60 133YO+, with cond. TROT$8,950$600

1. Rubble On The Double

2. So Mystifying

3. Eyes To Heaven

Slw,tacked on,rear inr,off,bt slows
3Andrew & Lyn Neal
  • Trifolium (FrU1) 46325
  • Trainer: Andrew & Lyn Neal (Cambridge)
  • Driver: Todd Mitchell
  • Prize Money: $70,289
  • Win / Place: 2.22% / 36%

9 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: Bacardi Lindy

Dam: Cipollini

Dam's Sire: Sergio Hanover

Owners: Mrs L M Neal

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Rating

Stats
Career
90: 2-15-16
Distance
8: 0-1-3
Trk/Dst
8: 0-1-3
Track
56: 2-8-9
Season
8: 0-2-1
1st Up
6: 0-0-1
2nd Up
6: 0-0-2
3rd Up
6: 0-2-2
Mobile
18: 2-2-1
Standing
72: 0-13-15
All-Weather
86: 2-14-15
Slushy
7: 0-0-1
Grass
4: 0-1-1
Left Handed
68: 2-25
Right Handed
22: 0-6
Favourite
6: 1-2-2
2nd Favourite
11: 0-5-1
Best Mile
2:03.90
Driver Stats
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments
Did well after an early error last time. Narrowly beaten 18Dec. Each way chance.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
5th of 1324/12/25WaikBoP2200mStandingAll WeatherFr2Todd Mitchell2:04.52:04.56.80L $9.30 63YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT$12,719$219

1. Whatever It Takes

2. Brienne

3. Wynberg Janie

Brk,10th inr,off,wd cvr rear,useful
2nd of 718/12/25WaikBoP2200mStandingAll WeatherFr1Todd Mitchell2:06.52:06.50.30L $3.90 283YO+ R35 to R39 TROT$7,300$1,240

1. Pat Yates

2. Trifolium

3. Sharp Image

Prkd,into ld 1700,dictated,cut down
3rd of 720/11/25WaikBoP2700mStandingAll WeatherFr2Todd Mitchell2:09.02:09.01.78L $4.20 6R35 to R40 TROT$7,300$760

1. Itmusclebelove

2. So Mystifying

3. Trifolium

5th,5-bk inr,prkd 1700,resolute bid
6th of 1314/11/25WaikBoP2200mStandingAll WeatherFr1Todd Mitchell2:07.02:07.01.12L $8.90 93YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT$17,298$298

1. Brienne

2. Ordained

3. Highview Rockn Roll

Wd,1x1,left prkd 1600,stuck gamely
4th of 95/11/25WaikBoP2200mMobileAll WeatherFr4James MacDonald2:02.12:02.12.49L $6.00 344YO+, Up to R42 with cond. MOB. TROT INV.D$14,550$900

1. Brienne

2. Viscount Mackendon

3. Bangkok Betty

Eased,4-bk otr,wd cvr,4w 700,steady
34 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 82/10/25WaikBoP2200mMobileAll WeatherFr2Alicia Harrison2:00.72:00.75.09L $27 354YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. TROT JUN.D$7,440$140

1. Maro Mackendon

2. Stone Cold

3. Emily Bay

Trld out,4-bk,held up,off,brk,tidy
35 Day Freshen-Up
4Ival Brownlee
  • Brienne (10m 1) 11992
  • Trainer: Ival Brownlee (Pokeno)
  • Driver: -
  • Prize Money: $113,859
  • Win / Place: 8.22% / 28%

8 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Majestic Son

Dam: Kiss Me Sunny

Dam's Sire: Sundon

Owners: J Brownlee, Mrs L E Brownlee, I J Brownlee

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Rating

Stats
Career
73: 6-7-8
Distance
13: 0-2-2
Trk/Dst
1: 0-0-0
Track
5: 2-1-0
Season
14: 2-3-1
1st Up
7: 0-0-1
2nd Up
6: 1-0-0
3rd Up
6: 1-1-1
Mobile
17: 2-2-1
Standing
56: 4-5-7
All-Weather
73: 6-7-8
Slushy
2: 0-0-0
Grass
0: 0-0-0
Left Handed
5: 2-1
Right Handed
68: 4-14
Favourite
3: 0-1-1
2nd Favourite
2: 1-0-0
Best Mile
2:02.14
Driver Stats
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments
Valiant performance when runner-up on Christmas Eve. Ticks a lot of boxes here.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
2nd of 1324/12/25WaikBoP2200mStandingAll WeatherFr8Andre Poutama2:04.52:04.53.61L $4.00 53YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT$12,719$1,938

1. Whatever It Takes

2. Brienne

3. Wynberg Janie

Wd,up prkd,lost ld dig,ld 400m,cght
9th of 1219/12/25Auckland1609mMobileAll WeatherFr6Andre Poutama2:00.72:00.715.02L $27 74YO+ R35 to R41, R42 with cond. MOB. TROT$50,000$1,250

1. Patrick Mahomes

2. Miss Bebe

3. Crazy

Wd,prkd,cvr 1100,wd 300,no pick-up
9th of 1412/12/25Auckland2200mStandingAll Weather10m1Andre Poutama2:03.82:03.815.99L $23 283YO+ R35 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT$15,525$263

1. Youneverknow

2. Saninarmbro

3. Viscount Mackendon

4th inr,3-bk 1800,unable to quicken
1st of 1314/11/25WaikBoP2200mStandingAll WeatherFr5Matthew White2:53.72:07.00.30L $4.80 93YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT$17,298$9,350

1. Brienne

2. Ordained

3. Highview Rockn Roll

Prkd,into ld 1600,dictated,clung on
1st of 95/11/25WaikBoP2200mMobileAll WeatherFr1Mats Djuse2:47.02:02.10.82L $6.70 54YO+, Up to R42 with cond. MOB. TROT INV.D$14,550$7,800

1. Brienne

2. Viscount Mackendon

3. Bangkok Betty

Gun run mrks,thru,did best on inr
3rd of 931/10/25Auckland2700mStandingAll WeatherFr2Andre Poutama2:04.82:04.83.49L $32 73YO+ R35 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT$14,213$1,425

1. Hillbilly Blues

2. Crackerjack

3. Brienne

Prkd,into ld 2300,gunned dwn in str
5Ival Brownlee
  • Emily Bay (10m 2) 61155
  • Trainer: Ival Brownlee (Pokeno)
  • Driver: -
  • Prize Money: $79,750
  • Win / Place: 9.84% / 36%

8 yo Brown Mare

Sire: Majestic Son

Dam: Kissme Earl

Dam's Sire: Earl

Owners: J Brownlee, Mrs L E Brownlee

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Rating

Stats
Career
61: 6-7-9
Distance
4: 1-0-1
Trk/Dst
2: 1-0-0
Track
20: 5-2-1
Season
13: 2-1-1
1st Up
4: 0-1-0
2nd Up
4: 0-0-2
3rd Up
4: 0-2-0
Mobile
18: 2-2-2
Standing
43: 4-5-7
All-Weather
61: 6-7-9
Slushy
2: 0-0-0
Grass
0: 0-0-0
Left Handed
20: 5-3
Right Handed
41: 1-13
Favourite
4: 2-1-1
2nd Favourite
5: 1-1-1
Best Mile
2:00.60
Driver Stats
Gear Changes

[Blinds]

Comments
Weakened after sitting parked on Christmas Eve. Contemplate for all combo bets.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
5th of 1424/12/25WaikBoP2200mStandingAll Weather10m1Matthew White2:05.62:05.64.91L $11 193YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT$15,525$263

1. Conrad H

2. Kenny Hill

3. Busy Canoodling

5th inr,prkd 1800,couldn't stick on
5th of 85/12/25Auckland1700mMobileAll WeatherFr2Andre Poutama1:58.31:58.313.01L $27 83YO+ F&M FFA MOB. TROT$23,250$438

1. American Muscle

2. Loteria

3. Faith In Manchester

ld out,trld 1400,flat top,no pickup
1st of 1227/11/25WaikBoP2200mMobileAll WeatherSr12Carter Dalgety2:44.92:00.63.31L $7.80 284YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT INV J$12,000$6,600

1. Emily Bay

2. Patrick Mahomes

3. Grace N Elegance

Wd cvr,into ld 1500,kicked,too game
1st of 830/10/25WaikBoP2700mStandingAll WeatherFr3Andre Poutama3:32.92:06.90.82L $3.50 6R35 to R40 DiscrHcp TROT$7,440$4,400

1. Emily Bay

2. Helsingor

3. Ordained

Prkd,into ld 2450,dictated,powerful
6th of 924/10/25Auckland2200mStandingAll WeatherFr2Andre Poutama2:05.62:05.68.29L $59 143YO+ R40 to R47 DiscrHcp TROT$14,213$263

1. Youneverknow

2. Eyre I Will

3. Mad Mary

Prkd,ld 1850,trld 1600,flat 400 out
8th of 1110/10/25Auckland2200mStandingAll WeatherFr3Brooke Wilkins2:04.42:04.49.89L $93 83YO+ R41 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT$16,703$298

1. Higher Power

2. Pretty In Pink

3. Shesgold

Ld out,4-bk 1600,failed to quicken
6Steve Green
  • Yurok (10m 3) 60064
  • Trainer: Steve Green (Pukekawa)
  • Driver: Sailesh Abernethy
  • Prize Money: $59,090
  • Win / Place: 9.09% / 12%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Pegasus Spur

Dam: Miss Continental

Dam's Sire: Continentalman

Owners: Mrs S L England, P S Green

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years92

Rating

Stats
Career
55: 5-2-0
Distance
17: 1-1-0
Trk/Dst
12: 1-1-0
Track
26: 4-1-0
Season
8: 0-0-0
1st Up
7: 1-0-0
2nd Up
6: 0-0-0
3rd Up
6: 0-0-0
Mobile
8: 0-0-0
Standing
47: 5-2-0
All-Weather
55: 5-2-0
Slushy
3: 0-0-0
Grass
0: 0-0-0
Left Handed
26: 4-1
Right Handed
29: 1-1
Favourite
0: 0-0-0
2nd Favourite
1: 1-0-0
Best Mile
2:03.30
Driver Stats
Gear Changes

[Blinds]

Comments
Last couple of attempts have been much improved. Odds will be tempting.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
4th of 1424/12/25WaikBoP2200mStandingAll WeatherFr4Sailesh Abernethy2:05.62:05.63.90L $26 63YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT$15,525$900

1. Conrad H

2. Kenny Hill

3. Busy Canoodling

Made ld,dictated terms,gunned down
6th of 1118/12/25WaikBoP2200mStandingAll WeatherFr2Todd Macfarlane2:02.52:02.52.42L $110 203YO+ R41 & faster DiscrHcp TROT$7,860$140

1. Manchester In Time

2. Tinkerbelle

3. Itmusclebelove

Trld,3-bk 1300,fght nicely on mrks
10th of 1028/11/25Auckland2200mMobileAll WeatherFr7Todd Macfarlane2:01.02:01.045.99L $52 73YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. TROT$14,475$263

1. Look To Da Stars

2. Crazy

3. Father Barry

Eased,rear inr,flat 600,drppd away
10th of 1121/11/25Auckland2200mMobileAll WeatherSr11Harrison Orange2:00.52:00.560.00L $63 143YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. TROT$14,738$263

1. Crazy

2. Hillbilly

3. Memories

Brk early in rear,out of contention
6th of 107/11/25Auckland2200mStandingAll Weather10m4Harrison Orange2:02.72:02.723.01L $36 563YO+ R35 to R44 DiscrHcp TROT$14,475$263

1. Stone Cold

2. Memories

3. Saninarmbro

5th inr,4-bk,3-bk 1200,no final zip
56 Day Freshen-Up
9th of 1012/9/25Auckland2200mMobileAll WeatherFr3Todd Macfarlane2:01.32:01.3105.99L $66 143YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. TROT$16,405$298

1. Pantani

2. Bravehearthighlander

3. Voronov

Ld out,tlrd 1700,3-bk,beaten 1000m
7Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett
  • Kenny Hill (10m U1) 55352
  • Trainer: Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett (Waiuku)
  • Driver: Crystal Hackett (J)
  • Prize Money: $29,503
  • Win / Place: 7.41% / 22%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: What The Hill

Dam: Landora's Pearl

Dam's Sire: Earl

Owners: Miss T J Hackett, M Kyd, D B Jeffries, W D Kirkwood, D G Craven, S Craven, A F C Eustace, L Arnold, Est R B Shaw

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Rating

Stats
Career
27: 2-2-2
Distance
2: 0-0-1
Trk/Dst
1: 0-0-1
Track
11: 1-1-2
Season
12: 1-1-2
1st Up
3: 0-1-0
2nd Up
3: 1-0-0
3rd Up
3: 0-0-0
Mobile
7: 0-1-0
Standing
20: 2-1-2
All-Weather
27: 2-2-2
Slushy
3: 0-0-0
Grass
0: 0-0-0
Left Handed
13: 2-3
Right Handed
14: 0-1
Favourite
2: 1-0-0
2nd Favourite
4: 0-1-0
Best Mile
2:06.10
Driver Stats
Gear Changes

[Fixed Deafeners]

Comments
Produced a solid effort in Christmas Eve defeat. Big chance to go 1 better.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
2nd of 1424/12/25WaikBoP2200mStandingAll WeatherFr1Crystal Hackett2:05.62:05.60.30L $6.20 63YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT$15,525$2,325

1. Conrad H

2. Kenny Hill

3. Busy Canoodling

Prkd,trld 1800,thru lane,tried hard
5th of 1118/12/25WaikBoP2200mStandingAll WeatherFr1Crystal Hackett2:02.52:02.52.42L $8.80 143YO+ R41 & faster DiscrHcp TROT$7,860$140

1. Manchester In Time

2. Tinkerbelle

3. Itmusclebelove

4th,chkd,left prkd the trip,fght on
3rd of 64/12/25WaikBoP2700mStandingAll WeatherFr1Crystal Hackett2:07.82:07.80.89L $9.50 293YO+ R41 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT$7,160$760

1. Tinkerbelle

2. Son Of Patrick

3. Kenny Hill

Gun run mrks,thru lane,stout effort
5th of 95/11/25WaikBoP2200mMobileAll WeatherSr9Gary Hall2:02.12:02.12.49L $5.70 134YO+, Up to R42 with cond. MOB. TROT INV.D$14,550$450

1. Brienne

2. Viscount Mackendon

3. Bangkok Betty

3-bk mrks,off 700,wd top,fght well
5th of 723/10/25WaikBoP2200mStandingAll WeatherFr3Crystal Hackett2:05.02:05.04.91L $9.90 63YO+ R41 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT$7,300$140

1. Trippy Tyron

2. Busy Canoodling

3. Eagle Hanover

5th inr,5-bk,off,1x1,plggd away gap
4th of 617/10/25Auckland2700mStandingAll WeatherFr1Crystal Hackett2:03.82:03.810.00L $25 153YO+ R42 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT$13,425$900

1. Jasinova

2. Eyre I Will

3. Pretty In Pink

Prkd,trld,3-bk,couldn't quicken up
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