Thistledown Race 8

Allowance

Prize Money: $50,000

RIPMAN (1) missed the placings two runs back then did well last start but found one better over 1106m at this track, beaten only 1.5 lengths after being in contention on the corner. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. BOAZ (4) was too good for a maiden field last start over 1106m at this track (Dirt), scoring by 0.8 lengths. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Re-unites with L A Batista who was on board last start. Can go right on with the job now. RASCAL FLASH (7) has been thereabouts since getting off the mark four runs back, the latest effort a third over 1106m at this track (Dirt). Mauro Cedillo sticks. Sure to be competitive. EL MEXICANO (5) won his maiden six starts back and is nearing another victory with placings at his last two runs, most recently when third over 1106m at this track (Dirt). Going too well to leave out.

Distance: 1207m
Track: Fast
Weather: FINE
Surface: Dirt
Class: ALLOW

Rail Position: True

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Ripman (1) 2091492
Trainer: Dale Carrington()
Jockey: Brandon Tapara
Weight: 52kg
Prize Money: $46,953
Win / Place: 14% / 42%

3 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: ZIPMAN (USA)

Dam: RIPROARING (USA)

Dam's Sire: Scat Daddy

Rating

Stats

Career

7: 1-2-0

Distance

4: 1-1-0

Track

1: 0-1-0

Season

6: 1-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

7: 1-2-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

6: 1-2-0

Firm

2: 0-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

7: 1-2-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 1-1-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1710m

Gear Changes

Comments

At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track on April 29 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind Bosabrother with 53kg at $3.10. The run before that ran last of 9 at Mahoning Valley in LR on April 2 over 1207m, 18 len behind Mark My Words with 53.5kg at $82. Working up to a win. Worth following.

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
2nd of 6	29/4/26	Thistledown	1106m	ALLOW 3U	1	B Tapara	53kg	M	1:06.46	59.9 km/h	1.5L	3-1	$3.10	27	$52,111	$10,422	1. Bosabrother 2. Ripman 3. El Mexicano
9th of 9	2/4/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	LR OPEN 3	4	B Tapara	53.5kg	M	1:11.82	60.5 km/h	18.1L	6-7	$82	15	$109,170	-	1. Mark My Words 2. Miss Elecktra 3. Sun Of War
4th of 7	18/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	ALLOW 3U	3	B Tapara	53.5kg	Fast	1:12.07	60.3 km/h	6.5L	5-3	$7.90	16	$47,331	$2,367	1. Plum Tuff 2. Sheltowees Rocket 3. Rascal Flash
1st of 8	2/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN 3U	8	B Tapara	53.5kg	Fast	1:15.84	57.3 km/h	1.3L	1-1	$2.30f	22	$44,663	$26,798	1. Ripman 2. See Ya Alligator 3. Kettle Coalmine
9th of 10	8/2/26	Tampa Bay Downs	1408m	MDN 3	10	Israel O Rodriguez	54kg	Fast	1:24.58	59.9 km/h	31.2L	4-9	$125	21	$78,459	$456	1. Hulkamania 2. Ramajay 3. Gold Light
10th of 10	18/1/26	Tampa Bay Downs	1710m	MDN 3	10	Marcos Meneses	54kg	Good	1:44.40	59.0 km/h	25.8L	6-9	$58	18	$82,212	$478	1. Navigation 2. Likeness 3. Landing Force

Dew It With Class (2) 9314734491
Trainer: Johanna Urieta()
Jockey: Deshawn L. Parker
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $71,340
Win / Place: 17% / 29%

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: RIVERS RUN DEEP (USA)

Dam: DEW IT RIGHT (USA)

Dam's Sire: Flower Alley

100

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 3-0-2

Distance

9: 2-0-1

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-0

Track

4: 1-0-0

Season

7: 1-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

17: 3-0-2

Dirt

17: 3-0-2

Firm

9: 2-0-0

Clockwise

4: 1-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

13: 2-0-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

10: 2-0-2

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

1106m - 1609m

Gear Changes

Comments

Last start won by 1.3 len at this track May 7 over 1106m defeating Drill City carrying 54kg at $6.20. The run before that ran last of 9 at this track on April 21 over 1207m, 17 len behind Cowgirlsluvme carrying 54kg at $74.90. Racing well and can win again.

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
1st of 6	7/5/26	Thistledown	1106m	CLM 3U	5	Deshawn L Parker	54kg	Fast	1:07.66	58.8 km/h	1.3L	5-2	$6.20	16	$25,000	$15,000	1. Dew It With Class 2. Drill City 3. Seeking Freedom
9th of 9	21/4/26	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	5	Deshawn L Parker	54kg	Fast	1:11.78	60.5 km/h	17.0L	9-9	$75	25	$46,579	$466	1. Cowgirlsluvme 2. Tyson's Lil' Star 3. Bumpkin
4th of 7	27/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	CLM 3U	7	T Houghton	56kg	Good	1:13.24	59.3 km/h	10.8L	5-5	$38	18	$27,388	$1,369	1. Fast And Friendly 2. Vecchi 3. My Valentino
4th of 6	9/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1609m	CLM 3U	2	Deshawn L Parker	56kg	Fast	1:45.36	55.0 km/h	7.3L	6-4	$4.50	14	$27,388	$1,369	1. Kennedy's Camelot 2. Moonshine Joe 3. Vecchi
3rd of 7	23/2/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	CLM 3U	2	Deshawn L Parker	56kg	M	1:16.71	56.6 km/h	2.3L	7-4	$26	20	$27,817	$2,782	1. Leroyisalagniappe 2. Magic Motown 3. Dew It With Class
7th of 10	3/2/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	CLM 3U	1	Deshawn L Parker	56kg	M	1:13.77	58.9 km/h	7.5L	10-7	$7.90	19	$27,817	$278	1. Jim's River Runner 2. Vecchi 3. Blazing Tony

Redden (3) 3631x83863
Trainer: Robert C Cline()
Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $121,287
Win / Place: 12% / 48%

6 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: DA BIG HOSS (USA)

Dam: POMMETTE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Pomeroy

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 3-4-5

Distance

19: 3-4-2

Trk/Dst

7: 1-3-1

Track

11: 1-3-2

Season

5: 0-0-2

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-2-0

4th Up

3: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

25: 3-4-5

Dirt

25: 3-4-5

Firm

12: 2-1-3

Clockwise

1: 0-0-1

Anti-Clockwise

24: 3-4-4

Jockey Stats

Horse

12: 1-2-3

Trainer

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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

1106m - 1207m

Gear Changes

Comments

At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at this track on April 23 over 1106m, 6 len behind National Story with 54kg at $13. The run before that second last of 7 at Mahoning Valley on March 23 over 1207m, 7 len behind Stormed Out with 56kg at $9.40. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.

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
3rd of 7	23/4/26	Thistledown	1106m	CLM 3U	4	Jose A Bracho	54kg	Fast	1:05.96	60.4 km/h	6.3L	3-4	$13	31	$26,638	$2,664	1. National Story 2. Mails Here 3. Redden
31 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 7	23/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	CLM 3U	5	Anthony Rodriguez	56kg	M	1:13.90	58.8 km/h	7.3L	4-6	$9.40	13	$26,404	$264	1. Stormed Out 2. Jim's River Runner 3. Tahlequah Joe
8th of 8	10/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	CLM 3U	2	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	Fast	1:14.22	58.5 km/h	14.5L	5-8	$13	21	$30,197	$302	1. A Van On The Run 2. Knock Wood 3. Mails Here
3rd of 8	17/2/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	CLM 3U	5	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	M	1:14.52	58.3 km/h	5.5L	3-2	$11	13	$30,670	$3,067	1. Envelope Please 2. Man's Choice 3. Redden
8th of 8	4/2/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	CLM 3U	1	Victor R Fernandez	57kg	M	1:13.25	59.3 km/h	12.0L	4-7	$18	71	$26,819	$268	1. Hartstein 2. Authentic Cowtown 3. Stone Cold Cat
71 Day Spell
1st of 6	25/11/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	CLM 3U	6	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	SP	1:13.83	58.9 km/h	3.0L	1-1	$3.90	18	$29,771	$17,863	1. Redden 2. Vecchi 3. Jim's River Runner

Boaz (4) 661
Trainer: Susan D Yoder()
Jockey: Luis Alberto Batista
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $30,517
Win / Place: 33% / 33%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SKY KINGDOM (USA)

Dam: MISS POSSE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Posse

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 1-0-0

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Track

1: 1-0-0

Season

3: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

3: 1-0-0

Dirt

3: 1-0-0

Firm

1: 1-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

3: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 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

1106m - 1207m

Gear Changes

Comments

Last start came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track April 28 over 1106m defeating Kettle Coalmine with 54kg at $23.20. The run before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Mahoning Valley on April 2 over 1207m, 12 len behind Triangulo Rojo carrying 54.5kg at $12.20. Another win is on the cards.

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 10	28/4/26	Thistledown	1106m	MDN 3U	6	L A Batista	54kg	Fast	1:07.64	58.9 km/h	0.8L	4-1	$23	26	$49,345	$29,607	1. Boaz 2. Kettle Coalmine 3. Lucy's First Song
6th of 10	2/4/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN 3U	2	L A Batista	54.5kg	M	1:13.32	59.3 km/h	12.5L	9-5	$12	15	$46,288	$463	1. Triangulo Rojo 2. Big Daddy Hank 3. Silver B B
6th of 8	18/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN 3U	8	L A Batista	53.5kg	Fast	1:14.46	58.4 km/h	12.0L	5-7	$4.20	-	$44,663	$447	1. Legal Jargon 2. Dragon Hunter 3. Cindy's Last Song

El Mexicano (5) 382x144823
Trainer: Rodney C Faulkner()
Jockey: Angel I. Diaz
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $64,086
Win / Place: 7.14% / 35%

4 yo Grey/Roan Gelding

Sire: DA BIG HOSS (USA)

Dam: FLASHY PEARL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Flashy Bull

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 1-2-2

Distance

7: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-1

Track

7: 0-1-2

Season

6: 1-1-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

14: 1-2-2

Dirt

14: 1-2-2

Firm

6: 0-0-1

Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

13: 1-2-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

8: 1-2-2

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

1106m - 1609m

Gear Changes

Comments

Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on April 29 over 1106m, 4 len behind Bosabrother carrying 54.5kg at $25.50. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Mahoning Valley on March 18 over 1207m, 9 len behind Drill Em carrying 56kg at $11.90. Capable of a strong showing.

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
3rd of 6	29/4/26	Thistledown	1106m	ALLOW 3U	4	Angel I Diaz	54.5kg	M	1:06.46	59.9 km/h	4.0L	4-4	$26	42	$52,111	$5,211	1. Bosabrother 2. Ripman 3. El Mexicano
42 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 5	18/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	ALLOW 3U	2	Angel I Diaz	56kg	Fast	1:12.81	59.7 km/h	9.0L	4-4	$12	15	$47,331	$9,466	1. Drill Em 2. El Mexicano 3. Bosabrother
8th of 8	3/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1609m	ALLOW 3U	6	Anthony Rodriguez	56kg	M	1:43.76	55.8 km/h	15.5L	2-6	$23	15	$47,331	$473	1. Cowgirlsluvme 2. Duo 3. Sheltowees Rocket
4th of 8	16/2/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	ALLOW 3U	8	B Tapara	56kg	M	1:15.78	57.3 km/h	3.1L	3-6	$8.00	11	$48,074	$2,404	1. Jacobi 2. Plum Tuff 3. Bosabrother
4th of 8	5/2/26	Mahoning Valley	1609m	ALLOW 3U	3	B Tapara	57kg	M	1:41.86	56.9 km/h	9.0L	5-5	$24	24	$48,074	$2,404	1. Glory Reigns 2. Duo 3. Lucky's Prize
1st of 9	12/1/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN 3U	5	Angel I Diaz	57kg	M	1:13.91	58.8 km/h	3.3L	4-4	$33	130	$47,534	$28,520	1. El Mexicano 2. My For O One Kay 3. Wild Domain
130 Day Spell

Sammy's Halo (6) 54822316x4
Trainer: J L Radosevich()
Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 52kg
Prize Money: $62,209
Win / Place: 11% / 44%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: DRILL (USA)

Dam: REFLECTING RIVA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Lion Hearted

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 1-2-1

Distance

4: 1-1-1

Track

5: 0-1-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

9: 1-2-1

Dirt

9: 1-2-1

Firm

6: 1-1-1

Anti-Clockwise

9: 1-2-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 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

1106m - 1207m

Gear Changes

Comments

Second-up. First-up after four months 4th in a small field at this track on April 29 over 1106m, 6 len behind Bosabrother carrying 53.5kg at $7.40. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at this track on August 25 over 1106m, 2.5 len behind Sound City with 54kg at $7.60. Needs more time.

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
4th of 6	29/4/26	Thistledown	1106m	ALLOW 3U	5	Erik Barbaran	53.5kg	M	1:06.46	59.9 km/h	6.8L	1-5	$7.40	132	$52,111	$2,606	1. Bosabrother 2. Ripman 3. El Mexicano
132 Day Spell
6th of 11	18/12/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	LR OPEN 2	1	Erik Barbaran	53.5kg	M	1:13.05	59.5 km/h	6.3L	9-6	$18	10	$114,855	$2,297	1. Ultimate Destinatn 2. Jac's Doe Maker 3. Soup Today
1st of 11	8/12/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN 2	8	Erik Barbaran	55.5kg	Fast	1:15.45	57.6 km/h	1.8L	3-3	$2.40f	33	$48,698	$28,732	1. Sammy's Halo 2. Sheltowees Rocket 3. Rascal Flash
33 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 11	5/11/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN 2	4	Jose A Bracho	55.5kg	Fast	1:16.03	57.2 km/h	2.5L	6-4	$3.40	14	$48,550	$4,855	1. Ringthatbell 2. Dream Boy 3. Sammy's Halo
2nd of 5	22/10/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN 2	3	Jose A Bracho	55.5kg	Good	1:15.54	57.5 km/h	2.0L	3-2	$4.70	21	$48,402	$9,680	1. Sheltowees Bling 2. Sammy's Halo 3. Scioto
2nd of 6	1/10/25	Thistledown	1106m	MDN 2	5	Jose A Bracho	54kg	Fast	1:07.93	58.6 km/h	0.3L	2-2	$5.10	19	$51,835	$10,367	1. Bosabrother 2. Sammy's Halo 3. Ringthatbell

Rascal Flash (7) 5863x21343
Trainer: Robert M Gorham()
Jockey: Mauro Cedillo
Weight: 52kg
Prize Money: $57,082
Win / Place: 10% / 50%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: DRILL (USA)

Dam: ZARLANZ (USA)

Dam's Sire: Harlan's Holiday

Rating

Stats

Career

10: 1-1-3

Distance

7: 1-1-2

Track

2: 0-0-1

Season

5: 1-1-2

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-1

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

10: 1-1-3

Dirt

10: 1-1-3

Firm

3: 0-0-1

Anti-Clockwise

10: 1-1-3

Jockey Stats

Horse

6: 1-1-3

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

1106m - 1609m

Gear Changes

Comments

At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on April 29 over 1106m, 3 len behind Sheltowees Rocket with 54kg at $36.20. The run before that ran last in a small field at Mahoning Valley on April 2 over 1609m, 36 len behind Lucky's Prize with 54.5kg at $5.80. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.

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
3rd of 6	29/4/26	Thistledown	1106m	ALLOW 3U	5	Mauro Cedillo	54kg	M	1:06.06	60.3 km/h	3.0L	2-3	$36	27	$52,111	$5,211	1. Sheltowees Rocket 2. Triangulo Rojo 3. Rascal Flash
4th of 4	2/4/26	Mahoning Valley	1609m	ALLOW 3U	3	Mauro Cedillo	54.5kg	M	1:42.35	56.6 km/h	36.0L	3-4	$5.80	15	$49,054	$2,453	1. Lucky's Prize 2. Duo 3. Party Boy
3rd of 7	18/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	ALLOW 3U	6	Mauro Cedillo	54.5kg	Fast	1:12.07	60.3 km/h	5.8L	3-4	$17	22	$47,331	$4,733	1. Plum Tuff 2. Sheltowees Rocket 3. Rascal Flash
1st of 11	24/2/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN 3	8	Mauro Cedillo	55.5kg	Good	1:15.29	57.7 km/h	1.8L	9-4	$6.30	15	$45,364	$26,765	1. Rascal Flash 2. Dragon Hunter 3. Rivers Of Wealth
2nd of 8	9/2/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN 3	5	Mauro Cedillo	55.5kg	M	1:13.08	59.5 km/h	7.8L	2-2	$5.40	63	$45,364	$9,073	1. Dr Spirito 2. Rascal Flash 3. Rivers Of Wealth
63 Day Spell
3rd of 11	8/12/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN 2	5	Mauro Cedillo	55.5kg	Fast	1:15.45	57.6 km/h	2.0L	5-1	$33	18	$48,698	$4,870	1. Sammy's Halo 2. Sheltowees Rocket 3. Rascal Flash

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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