Newbury Race 7

William Hill Racing Bet Builder Beacons (Standard Open Nh Flat Race) (Listed) (Gbb Race)

Prize Money: $46,125

RISKY OBSESSION (8) registered an authoritative success by 6L at Warwick over 3200m on return from a 295-day break providing his first start for Dan Skelton. Strips fitter and rates a leading contender. A LIKEABLE ROGUE (1) arrives off a Wetherby flat success over 3200m. Can maintain the upward progression and expected to be thereabouts. Irish import GOVERNORS ROCK (3) is one of the key players in view of a strong 5.5L win at Ballinrobe for former connections on latest appearance. NO WALKOVER (6) cannot be faulted of late. Followed up a strong placed effort between the flags with a flat win at Aintree attempting 3400m by 5L. Makes genuine appeal.

Distance: 3281m
Track: Heavy
Weather: SHWRY
Surface: Turf
Class: HUNT FLAT, C1

Rail Position: True

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A Likeable Rogue (2) 41
Trainer: John Dawson(Cleveland, N Yorks)
Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 73kg
Prize Money: $7,583
Win / Place: 50% / 50%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: KINGSTON HILL (GB)

Dam: AMAYA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Kingmambo

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

1: 1-0-0

Turf

2: 1-0-0

Soft

2: 1-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

2: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-0-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

3218m - 3319m

Comments

Had two starts to date. When well supported at debut, finished fourth of 13 runners at Cheltenham in the LR on November 16 over 3300m, slow track; 7 len behind Saint Clovis with 71kg at $81. Second-up favourite; raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len Wetherby on December 27 over 3200m slow track defeating Ink Black Heart with 71kg at $3.80. Expect him to be tough to beat again.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 15	27/12/25	Wetherby	3218m	HUNT FLAT 45	-	Brian Hughes	71kg	Soft	4:06.53	47.0 km/h	2.0L	3-2	$3.75f	41	$9,070	$5,022	1. A Likeable Rogue 2. Ink Black Heart 3. Katagat
41 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 13	16/11/25	Cheltenham	3319m	LR OPEN 45	-	Brian Hughes	71kg	Soft	4:01.42	49.5 km/h	7.0L	9-7	$81	-	$45,370	$2,561	1. Saint Clovis 2. Sinchi Roca 3. Bud Fox

Get Out Of My Way (4) 1x
Trainer: F M O'brien(Withington, Gloucs)
Jockey: Jack Hogan
Weight: 73kg
Prize Money: $4,018
Win / Place: 100% / 100%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: GETAWAY (GER)

Dam: COLLEN BEAG (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Mountain High

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

1: 1-0-0

Turf

1: 1-0-0

Good

1: 1-0-0

Clockwise

1: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

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

Resuming after a break; only had one start last when he won by 2.5 len Market Rasen on December 4 over 3300m defeating Lady Boujee with 71kg at $3.30. Capable of playing a major role.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 7	4/12/25	Market Rasen	3319m	HUNT FLAT MD	-	Jonathan Burke	71kg	Good Soft	4:27.58	44.7 km/h	2.5L	7-1	$3.25	-	$7,260	$4,018	1. Get Out Of My Way 2. Lady Boujee 3. Chemical Dave

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

1st of 7

4/12/25

Market Rasen

3319m

HUNT FLAT MD

Jonathan Burke

71kg

Good Soft

4:27.58

44.7 km/h

2.5L

7-1

$3.25

$7,260

$4,018

1. Get Out Of My Way

2. Lady Boujee

3. Chemical Dave

Governors Rock (1) 811x
Trainer: W J Greatrex(Upper Lambourn, Berks)
Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 73kg
Prize Money: $22,860
Win / Place: 66% / 66%

Going for the Hat-Trick

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: JOSHUA TREE (IRE)

Dam: TIPPING ON (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Beneficial

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 2-0-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

3: 2-0-0

Turf

3: 2-0-0

Good

2: 1-0-0

Soft

1: 1-0-0

Clockwise

2: 2-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

3218m

Comments

Resuming. Finished off last preparation winning a big 5.5 len win. Ballinrobe September 12 over 3218m slow track defeating Blue Waters carrying 71kg at $7. First ever race start 8 of 14 runners at Bellewstown July 5 over 3419m, 20 len behind Stede Bonnet carrying 68kg at $17. Looks a leading contender and bold showing expected.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 8	12/9/25	Ballinrobe	3218m	FLAT 4	-	D Doyle	71kg	Soft	4:30.30	42.9 km/h	5.5L	-	$7.00	50	$19,080	$11,974	1. Governors Rock 2. Blue Waters 3. Takiwatanga
50 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 10	24/7/25	Wexford	3319m	FLAT 4U	-	Georgie Benson	71kg	Good	4:17.90	46.3 km/h	3.5L	-	$7.00	19	$17,340	$10,886	1. Governors Rock 2. Alaskan View 3. Pointwelltaken
8th of 14	5/7/25	Bellewstown	3419m	FLAT 4U	-	Georgie Benson	68kg	Good	4:08.01	49.6 km/h	20.5L	-	$17	-	$19,080	-	1. Stede Bonnet 2. Garahon 3. Paymelater

Half Hoping (6) 21
Trainer: N J Gifford(Findon, W Sussex)
Jockey: James Davies
Weight: 73kg
Prize Money: $6,906
Win / Place: 50% / 100%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: JEU ST ELOI (FR)

Dam: TOXIC GIRL (FR)

Dam's Sire: Soldier Of Fortune

100

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 1-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

2: 1-1-0

Turf

2: 1-1-0

Good

1: 1-0-0

Soft

1: 0-1-0

Clockwise

1: 1-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-1-0

Trainer

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Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

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Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

3218m - 3520m

Comments

Is third-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start finished win in a small field at Fontwell Park on December 26 over 3500m, 6 len behind Half Hoping carrying 71kg at $3.80 and before that finished second of 11 runners at Chepstow on November 21 over 3200m, on slow going a nose behind No Walkover with 71kg at $12. Impossible to rule out.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 6	26/12/25	Fontwell Park	3520m	HUNT FLAT 45	-	James Davies	71kg	Good Soft	4:31.55	46.7 km/h	6.0L	4-2	$3.75	35	$8,710	$4,823	1. Half Hoping 2. Double The Dance, West Along 3.
35 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 11	21/11/25	Chepstow	3218m	HUNT FLAT 45	-	James Davies	71kg	Soft	4:21.63	44.3 km/h	0.1L	7-4	$12	-	$8,170	$2,083	1. No Walkover 2. Half Hoping 3. Bande Organisee

Not Without Danger (3) 2x8x
Trainer: S Drinkwater(Strensham, Worcs)
Jockey: R T Dunne
Weight: 73kg
Prize Money: $3,496
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: WALK IN THE PARK (IRE)

Dam: SLEEPING DIVA (FR)

Dam's Sire: Sleeping Car

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 0-1-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

1: 0-1-0

Turf

2: 0-1-0

Good

2: 0-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

2: 0-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-1-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

3319m

Gear Changes

[Tongue Strap]

Comments

Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last campaign finished eighth of 11 runners at Cheltenham on October 25 over 3300m, 14 len behind Chicker carrying 70.5kg at $7. When resuming last campaign finished second of 10 runners at Ffos Las on April 17 over 3200m, 1.5 len behind The Blue Room carrying 67.5kg at $13. Looks tested in this line-up.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 11	25/10/25	Cheltenham	3319m	HUNT FLAT 45	-	Sam Twiston-Davies	70.5kg	Good	3:54.59	50.9 km/h	14.8L	8-4	$7.00	191	$31,760	-	1. Chicker 2. Le Beau Madrik 3. Bells Grove
191 Day Spell
2nd of 10	17/4/25	Ffos Las	3218m	HUNT FLAT 46	-	Robert Dunne	67.5kg	Good Soft	3:46.40	51.2 km/h	1.5L	8-3	$13	-	$14,150	$3,496	1. The Blue Room 2. Not Without Danger 3. Kings Champion

No Walkover (5) 2x11
Trainer: D E Pipe(Nicholashayne, Somerset)
Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 73kg
Prize Money: $22,105
Win / Place: 66% / 100%

Going for the Hat-Trick

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: POET'S WORD (IRE)

Dam: NO PUSHOVER (GB)

Dam's Sire: Scorpion

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 2-1-0

1st Up

2: 1-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Metro

1: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

2: 1-1-0

Turf

3: 2-1-0

Good

1: 1-0-0

Soft

1: 1-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

2: 2-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 1-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

3218m - 3419m

Comments

Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield and won by a nose Chepstow on November 21 over 3200m slow track defeating Half Hoping with 71kg at $1.80. Second run from a to post a big 5 len win. Aintree on December 26 over 3400m defeating Grazeon Sunshine carrying 72.5kg at $3. Fought on last time. Top chance back to this discipline.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 8	26/12/25	Aintree	3419m	HUNT FLAT 45	-	Jack Tudor	72.5kg	Good Soft	4:10.94	49.0 km/h	5.0L	2-1	$3.00	35	$31,760	$17,583	1. No Walkover 2. Grazeon Sunshine 3. Wonder Flying
35 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 11	21/11/25	Chepstow	3218m	HUNT FLAT 45	-	Conor O'farrell	71kg	Soft	4:21.63	44.3 km/h	0.1L	6-2	$1.83f	271	$8,170	$4,522	1. No Walkover 2. Half Hoping 3. Bande Organisee
271 Day Spell
2nd of 8	23/2/25	Lisronagh P2p	4828m	P2P MDN G 4	-	A P Ryan	60kg	Heavy		-	0.3L	-	$1.00	-	$0	-	1. Cristal D'estruval 2. No Walkover 3. Haveugotmynumber

No Way Jay (9) 14
Trainer: Joe Tizzard(Milborne Port, Dorset)
Jockey: Brendan Powell
Weight: 73kg
Prize Money: $19,037
Win / Place: 50% / 50%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: HARZAND (IRE)

Dam: SOME SISTER (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Dr Massini

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

1: 1-0-0

Turf

2: 1-0-0

Good

1: 1-0-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Clockwise

2: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

3017m - 3118m

Comments

Having third race start. At debut, raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len Wincanton on November 8 over 3000m defeating Kilnew Supreme carrying 71kg at $4. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily finished fourth of 15 runners at Ascot in the LR on December 19 over 3100m, on slow going 7 len behind Bass Hunter with 71kg at $17. Impressed last start. Can win again without surprising.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 15	19/12/25	Ascot Uk	3118m	LR OPEN 45	-	Freddie Gingell	71kg	Soft	3:43.08	50.3 km/h	7.3L	2-2	$17	41	$45,370	$2,458	1. Bass Hunter 2. Tally Ho Back 3. Vango Can Go
41 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 8	8/11/25	Wincanton	3017m	HUNT FLAT 45	-	Freddie Gingell	71kg	Good	3:29.30	51.9 km/h	1.3L	3-2	$4.00	-	$29,950	$16,579	1. No Way Jay 2. Kilnew Supreme 3. Svelte Silhouette

Risky Obsession (7) 1x1
Trainer: Dan Skelton(Alcester, Warwicks)
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 73kg
Prize Money: $4,018
Win / Place: 100% / 100%

Going for the Hat-Trick

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: NO RISK AT ALL (FR)

Dam: DUAL OBSESSION (GB)

Dam's Sire: Saddlers' Hall

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 2-0-0

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

Non-Metro

2: 2-0-0

Turf

2: 2-0-0

Good

2: 2-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

1: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 1-0-0

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

Comments

Racing second-up. Showed plenty of promise winning at debut won by a head Ballyknock P2p on April 16 over 4828m defeating Cool Customer carrying 60kg in a jumps. Went for a break before to post a big 6 len win. Warwick on December 31 over 3200m defeating Smile John Boy with 71kg at $2.80. Back in great order and hard to beat again.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 9	31/12/25	Warwick Uk	3218m	HUNT FLAT 45	-	Harry Skelton	71kg	Good Soft	3:46.80	51.1 km/h	6.5L	6-1	$2.75	259	$7,260	$4,018	1. Risky Obsession 2. Smile John Boy 3. Midnight Doyen
259 Day Spell
1st of 8	16/4/25	Ballyknock P2p	4828m	P2P MDN G 4	-	B Lawless	60kg	Good		-	0.2L	-	$1.00	-	$0	-	1. Risky Obsession 2. Cool Customer 3. Stenka Razin

Trojan Tale (10) 1
Trainer: Dan Horsford(Marlborough, Wiltshire)
Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 73kg
Prize Money: $4,018
Win / Place: 100% / 100%

Dominant Win Last Start

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: HILLSTAR (GB)

Dam: ANNA'S MELODY (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Luso

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 1-0-0

Season

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

1: 1-0-0

Turf

1: 1-0-0

Heavy

1: 1-0-0

Clockwise

1: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

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

3017m

Comments

Encouraging debut won by 7 len Wincanton on January 15 over 3000m in the wet defeating Fine Tuning carrying 73.5kg at $13. Looks safely held.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 10	15/1/26	Wincanton	3017m	HUNT FLAT 46	-	Jack Tudor	73.5kg	Heavy	4:01.82	44.9 km/h	7.5L	3-1	$13	-	$7,260	$4,018	1. Trojan Tale 2. Fine Tuning 3. Elusive Pb

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

1st of 10

15/1/26

Wincanton

3017m

HUNT FLAT 46

Jack Tudor

73.5kg

Heavy

4:01.82

44.9 km/h

7.5L

3-1

$13

$7,260

$4,018

1. Trojan Tale

2. Fine Tuning

3. Elusive Pb

Wonder Flying (8) 583
Trainer: H C Knight(West Lockinge, Oxon)
Jockey: Jonjo O'neill Jr.
Weight: 73kg
Prize Money: $4,048
Win / Place: 0% / 33%

5 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: MASKED MARVEL (GB)

Dam: KIYRNA (FR)

Dam's Sire: Manduro

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 0-0-1

Distance

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

Metro

3: 0-0-1

Turf

3: 0-0-1

Good

2: 0-0-1

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

3: 0-0-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-1

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 - 3419m

Comments

Freshened for 43 days. Last outing made ground from midfield; finished third of 8 runners at Aintree on December 26 over 3400m, 6 len behind No Walkover carrying 71kg at $4.50. Start before made some head-way from midfield; finished eighth of 13 starters at Cheltenham in the LR on November 16 over 3300m, slow track; 15 len behind Saint Clovis carrying 71kg at $19. Solid on the flat latest but happy to watch this time.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 8	26/12/25	Aintree	3419m	HUNT FLAT 45	-	Jonjo O'neill Jr	71kg	Good Soft	4:10.94	49.0 km/h	6.3L	4-2	$4.50	40	$31,760	$4,048	1. No Walkover 2. Grazeon Sunshine 3. Wonder Flying
40 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 13	16/11/25	Cheltenham	3319m	LR OPEN 45	-	Brendan Powell	71kg	Soft	4:01.42	49.5 km/h	15.8L	7-8	$19	22	$45,370	-	1. Saint Clovis 2. Sinchi Roca 3. Bud Fox
5th of 11	25/10/25	Cheltenham	3319m	HUNT FLAT 45	-	Brendan Powell	70.5kg	Good	3:54.59	50.9 km/h	6.3L	4-7	$34	-	$31,760	-	1. Chicker 2. Le Beau Madrik 3. Bells Grove

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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