Galway Race 6

Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate Maiden Hurdle

Stake: $26,291

HE CAN'T DANCE (3) shaped with promise when making all for a 3.5L bumper success on racecourse debut at Navan. Subsequently placed in a G2 on the flat at Leopardstown. Not disgraced when eighth in the Cheltenham Champion Bumper. Top chance first-up. DOCTOR STEINBERG (1) was an easy 11L Ballinrobe bumper winner in May. Returns from a short break after disappointing here last time. Makes appeal on jumps debut. FRANKIE JOHN (2) showed his liking for this track when landing a bumper at the Festival meeting in July. Second on Listowel hurdling bow last month. High on the list. MICKEY HULIE (6) warrants a market check.
  • Distance: 4315m
  • Track: Soft
  • Weather: Showers
  • Surface: Turf
  • Class: HDLE MDN
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1Willie Mullins
  • Doctor Steinberg (1) 3x21x5x
  • Trainer: Willie Mullins(@Muine Bheag, Co Carlow)
  • Jockey: Paul Townend
  • Weight: 75.5kg
  • Prize Money: $36,051
  • Win / Place: 25% / 75%

5 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: DOCTOR DINO (FR)

Dam: ROSY DE CYBORG (FR)

Dam's Sire: Cyborg

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Rating

Stats
Career
4: 1-1-1
Track
1: 0-0-0
Season
3: 1-1-0
1st Up
3: 0-1-1
2nd Up
1: 1-0-0
Turf
4: 1-1-1
Good
3: 1-1-0
Heavy
1: 0-0-1
Clockwise
4: 1-1-1
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

3218m - 3319m

Comments
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last campaign finished fifth of 7 runners at this track on August 3 over 3218m, 8 len behind Murat carrying 76kg at $2.90. When resuming last campaign finished second of 15 runners at Clonmel on March 27 over 3218m, 2.75 len behind Sunny South West with 76kg at $2. Expect he will be forward enough.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
5th of 73/8/25Galway3218mFLAT 4U-J Townend76kgGY3:39.1052.9 km/h8.8L-$2.8868$33,607$715

1. Murat

2. Al Arrivee

3. Minella Emperor

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68 Day Spell
1st of 1127/5/25Ballinrobe3319mFLAT 4U-P W Mullins76kgGood3:54.5051.0 km/h11.0L-$1.33f61$19,768$12,410

1. Doctor Steinberg

2. Jisco Du Brem

3. Ned In The Park

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61 Day Spell
2nd of 1527/3/25Clonmel3218mFLAT 4U-P W Mullins76kgGY3:56.7048.9 km/h2.8L-$2.00f361$19,768$3,997

1. Sunny South West

2. Doctor Steinberg

3. Courtmac Gesture

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361 Day Spell
3rd of 1431/3/24Fairyhouse3218m45-J Townend71.5kgHeavy4:13.4045.7 km/h22.0L-$7.00-$197,710$18,930

1. Kopek Des Bordes

2. Clap Of Thunder

3. Doctor Steinberg

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2D Hogan
  • Frankie John (2) 1x43x12
  • Trainer: D Hogan(@Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary)
  • Jockey: Daniel King
  • Weight: 75.5kg
  • Prize Money: $30,278
  • Win / Place: 40% / 80%

5 yo Grey Gelding

Sire: WALK IN THE PARK (IRE)

Dam: THE CROWN JEWEL (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Stowaway

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Rating

Stats
Career
5: 2-1-1
Track
1: 1-0-0
Season
4: 1-1-1
1st Up
3: 2-0-0
2nd Up
2: 0-1-1
Turf
5: 2-1-1
Good
3: 1-1-1
Soft
2: 1-0-0
Clockwise
2: 1-0-1
Anti-Clockwise
2: 0-1-0
Hurdle
1: 0-1-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

3621m

Comments
Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by 2.5 len this track on July 31 over 3621m defeating Hawk's Rock carrying 76kg at $8.50 in a flat. Second run from a spell finished second of 11 runners at Listowel on September 26 over 3621m, 5.5 len behind Nadia's Boy carrying 75.5kg at $1.70. Fitter now and making headway every start. Can measure up.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
2nd of 1126/9/25Listowel3621mMHDLE 5U-Harry Swan75.5kgGY4:34.6047.5 km/h5.5L-$1.73f57$26,687$5,394

1. Nadia's Boy

2. Frankie John

3. O'Reilly

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57 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 1631/7/25Galway3621mFLAT 5U-Harry Swan76kgGood4:13.8051.4 km/h2.5L-$8.50147$33,607$21,097

1. Frankie John

2. Hawk's Rock

3. Wartime Leader

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147 Day Spell
3rd of 186/3/25Thurles3118mFLAT 5U-B D O'Neill76kgGood3:50.8048.6 km/h6.3L-$4.50f25$19,768$1,894

1. Le Labo

2. Riskaway

3. Frankie John

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4th of 119/2/25Navan3118mFLAT 5U-D Doyle73kgSH4:12.1044.5 km/h7.3L-$1378$19,768$1,894

1. Copacabana

2. Burrows Drive

3. Coyote Spirit

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78 Day Spell
1st of 1023/11/24Boulta P2p4828mP2P MDN G 4-H C Swan60kgY-0.3L-$1.00-$0-

1. Frankie John

2. Fresh Kicks

3. Duel Au Soleil

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3Gordon Elliott
  • He Can't Dance (3) 1x138x
  • Trainer: Gordon Elliott(@Longwood, Co Meath)
  • Jockey: Jack Kennedy
  • Weight: 75.5kg
  • Prize Money: $31,340
  • Win / Place: 50% / 75%
Unbeaten 1st Up

5 yo Grey Gelding

Sire: JUKEBOX JURY (IRE)

Dam: FAIRY TALE (FR)

Dam's Sire: Spanish Moon

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Rating

Stats
Career
4: 2-0-1
Season
2: 0-0-1
1st Up
2: 2-0-0
2nd Up
1: 0-0-1
3rd Up
1: 0-0-0
Turf
4: 2-0-1
Good
1: 0-0-0
Soft
2: 1-0-1
Heavy
1: 1-0-0
Anti-Clockwise
3: 1-0-1
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Comments
Resuming after eight months. Finished off last preparation 8 of 17 runners at Cheltenham in the G1 Champion Bumper March 12 over 3298m, 8 len behind Bambino Fever with 73kg at $34. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 3.5 len win. Navan December 7 over 3218m slow track defeating Coyote Spirit carrying 76kg at $1.20. Well-placed here and sure to be tough to beat.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
8th of 1712/3/25Cheltenham3298mG1 OPEN 46-Harry Swan73kgGood Soft3:59.5449.6 km/h8.3L2-3$3439$168,264-

1. Bambino Fever

2. Heads Up

3. Shuttle Diplomacy

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39 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 91/2/25Leopardstown3218mG2 OPEN 47-Harry Swan74.5kgSoft4:05.3047.2 km/h1.8L-$4.0056$197,710$18,930

1. Colcannon

2. Sortudo

3. He Can't Dance

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56 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 77/12/24Navan3218mFLAT 4U-Harry Swan76kgSoft4:17.3045.0 km/h3.5L-$1.22f251$19,768$12,410

1. He Can't Dance

2. Coyote Spirit

3. Jolie Folie

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251 Day Spell
1st of 931/3/24Monksgrange P2p4828mP2P MDN G 4-R James60kgHeavy-2.5L-$1.00-$0-

1. He Can't Dance

2. Meetmebythesea

3. I Ain't Your Mate

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4Jonathan Sweeney
  • Jisco Du Brem (4) 8x2178
  • Trainer: Jonathan Sweeney(@Kildinan, Co Cork)
  • Jockey: Brian Hayes
  • Weight: 75.5kg
  • Prize Money: $16,407
  • Win / Place: 20% / 40%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SPANISH MOON (USA)

Dam: SCHTROUNPFETTE (FR)

Dam's Sire: Robin Des Champs

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Rating

Stats
Career
5: 1-1-0
Track
1: 0-0-0
Season
4: 1-1-0
1st Up
2: 0-1-0
2nd Up
1: 1-0-0
3rd Up
1: 0-0-0
4th Up
1: 0-0-0
Turf
5: 1-1-0
Good
5: 1-1-0
Clockwise
4: 1-1-0
Anti-Clockwise
1: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

3218m - 3319m

Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last run finished eighth of 9 starters at Listowel on September 27 over 3218m, 40 len behind That Danny Feeling with 76kg at $41. The run before ran last at this track on August 3 over 3218m, 94 len behind Murat with 74kg at $26. Looking to others.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
8th of 927/9/25Listowel3218mFLAT 4U-Derek O'Connor76kgGY4:05.1047.3 km/h40.0L-$4155$26,687-

1. That Danny Feeling

2. Moon Sky

3. Parnell Street

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55 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 73/8/25Galway3218mFLAT 4U-A P Ryan74kgGY3:39.1052.9 km/h94.8L-$2648$33,607-

1. Murat

2. Al Arrivee

3. Minella Emperor

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48 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 1616/6/25Kilbeggan3218mFLAT 4U-A P Ryan73kgGood3:45.7051.3 km/h1.5L-$4.3320$19,768$12,410

1. Jisco Du Brem

2. Kevlar

3. Palpatate

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2nd of 1127/5/25Ballinrobe3319mFLAT 4U-A P Ryan73kgGood3:54.5051.0 km/h11.0L-$9.50306$19,768$3,997

1. Doctor Steinberg

2. Jisco Du Brem

3. Ned In The Park

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306 Day Spell
8th of 1425/7/24Wexford3319mFLAT 4U-Derek O'Connor76kgGY4:01.9049.4 km/h30.5L-$1.83f-$20,759-

1. Joecooker

2. Well Buoy

3. Drumlee Myth

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5Norman Lee
  • Listentomewillya (5)
  • Trainer: Norman Lee(@Gort, Co. Galway)
  • Jockey: Michael Kenneally (a0)
  • Weight: 75.5kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: CASAMENTO (IRE)

Dam: LISCANANAUN LADY (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Court Cave

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Comments
This Casamento bred gelding is now five-year-old and his having his first race start. Might just need this run but watch the market.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
6David Kelly
  • Mickey Hulie (6) 91231x3
  • Trainer: David Kelly(@Rathvin, Co Tipperary)
  • Jockey: Sean Flanagan
  • Weight: 75.5kg
  • Prize Money: $2,272
  • Win / Place: 33% / 83%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: POUR MOI (IRE)

Dam: MA GARRETT (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Mahler

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Rating

Stats
Career
6: 2-1-2
Season
5: 2-1-2
1st Up
2: 0-0-1
2nd Up
1: 1-0-0
3rd Up
1: 0-1-0
4th Up
1: 0-0-1
Turf
6: 2-1-2
Good
1: 1-0-0
Soft
5: 1-1-2
Anti-Clockwise
1: 0-0-1
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

4023m - 4828m

Comments
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after four months finished third of 15 runners at Listowel on September 24 over 4023m, 17 len behind Apache Tribe with 73kg at $7.50. Previously to post a big 4.5 len win. Turtulla P2p on January 18 over 4828m defeating Witheros Hill with 61kg in a jumps. Fitter for run. Has ability and can sneak into the finish.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
3rd of 1524/9/25Listowel4023mFLAT 5U-Alan O'Sullivan73kgY5:13.9046.1 km/h17.3L-$7.50122$23,723$2,272

1. Apache Tribe

2. Poetic Glory

3. Mickey Hulie

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122 Day Spell
1st of 725/5/25Inchydoney P2p4828mW2-A O'Sullivan61kgGood-0.8L-$1.0029$0-

1. Mickey Hulie

2. Theatrical Getaway

3. Practice Run

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3rd of 526/4/25Ballysteen P2p4828mW2-P A King61kgY-5.3L-$1.0055$0-

1. Cosmic Blizzard

2. Suttons Hill

3. Mickey Hulie

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55 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 92/3/25Bandon P2p4828mW1-P A King61kgSoft-0.2L-$1.0043$0-

1. Our Story

2. Mickey Hulie

3. Nolans Rocco

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43 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 518/1/25Turtulla P2p4828mP2P MDN 5U-P A King61kgY-4.5L-$1.00f41$0-

1. Mickey Hulie

2. Witheros Hill

3. Princess Felicia

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41 Day Freshen-Up
9th of 138/12/24Tattersalls P2p4828mP2P MDN G 4-P A King60kgSoft-57.5L-$1.00-$0-

1. Kalkbrenner

2. Riskaway

3. Kamino Bello

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7W M Roper
  • Sekakarma (7) 06x7x
  • Trainer: W M Roper(@The Curragh, Co Kildare)
  • Jockey: Harry Sexton (a0)
  • Weight: 75.5kg
  • Prize Money: $221
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: HILLSTAR (GB)

Dam: LARSEN BEE (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Frenchmans Bay

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Rating

Stats
Career
3: 0-0-0
1st Up
2: 0-0-0
2nd Up
1: 0-0-0
Turf
3: 0-0-0
Good
1: 0-0-0
Soft
2: 0-0-0
Clockwise
1: 0-0-0
Anti-Clockwise
2: 0-0-0
Hurdle
3: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Having raced just once last preparation finished seventh of 15 starters at Down Royal on November 10 2023 over 4526m, slow track; 48 len behind Zefiro Dodville with 75.5kg at $151. First up last campaign finished 11th of 19 runners at Tipperary on April 18 2023 over 4065m, 42 len behind Lets Go Champ with 68.5kg at $151. Prefer to see again here fresh.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
7th of 1510/11/23Down Royal4526mMHDLE 4U-Donagh Meyler75.5kgSoft5:49.9046.6 km/h48.0L-$151179$25,707-

1. Zefiro Dodville

2. The Busy Fool

3. Annaghbeg

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179 Day Spell
6th of 1515/5/23Killarney4023mMHDLE 5U-Donagh Meyler71.5kgGood4:53.7049.3 km/h21.8L-$25127$20,759$221

1. The Short Go

2. All For Rachel

3. Pahlavi

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11th of 1918/4/23Tipperary4065mMHDLE 5U-A M King68.5kgY5:08.1047.5 km/h42.7L-$151-$18,536-

1. Lets Go Champ

2. Kansas City Star

3. Pray Tell

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8D Hassett
  • Humble Brag (8) 7
  • Trainer: D Hassett(@Quin, Co Clare)
  • Jockey: Philip Byrnes
  • Weight: 74.5kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: JUKEBOX JURY (IRE)

Dam: QUASPIA (FR)

Dam's Sire: Fragrant Mix

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Rating

Stats
Career
1: 0-0-0
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
Turf
1: 0-0-0
Good
1: 0-0-0
Anti-Clockwise
1: 0-0-0
Hurdle
1: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

3319m

Comments
Jumped when unwanted in the market at debut, finished seventh of 11 starters at Tipperary on October 6 over 3319m, 44 len behind Ace Brannigan carrying 71kg at $67. Should be improved but place prospects appear best.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
7th of 116/10/25Tipperary3319mMHDLE 4U-Philip Enright71kgGY4:07.6048.3 km/h44.3L-$67-$19,768-

1. Ace Brannigan

2. Letos

3. It's Not His Fault

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9D Hassett
  • Loi Des Jeux (9)
  • Trainer: D Hassett(@Quin, Co Clare)
  • Jockey: Danny Mullins
  • Weight: 74.5kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: JEU ST ELOI (IRE)

Dam: ELLE S'ENVOLE (FR)

Dam's Sire: Morespeed

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Comments
Four-year-old gelding who is first race starter by Jeu St Eloi out of Elle S'envole. Purchased for EUR € 14,000 (Goffs - IRE 2024 Arkle Sale Part 2). Making race debut here. Will be better for the outing and tempted to give him this.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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