Richmond Race 4

MIKE DEFILIPPI MEMORIAL HANDICAP TROT

Prize Money: -

HOOF IT HAGRID (3) was responsible for a far better performance last start, finishing second over 2400m at this track. Primary contender in this comparable race. LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE (7) could only manage to finish fifth at his latest appearance over 2400m at this track, a poor reflection on his short quote. Form prior to that was far better, including a win over 2600m at Rangiora two starts ago. Leading hope if things go his way. PLAYOFFS (6) is hard to overlook after scoring first-up last start by 7 metres at this track over 2400m. CROWN THE MOMENT (4) is close to a win after two successive placings, the latest a third over 2400m at this track.
  • Distance: 2400m
  • Class: R35 to R46 D
  • Track: Fast
  • Weather: Fine
  • Surface: All Weather
1Kendra Gill
  • Top Of The Hill (Fr1) 8x865
  • Trainer: Kendra Gill (Waterlea Raceway)
  • Driver: Jonny Cox
  • Prize Money: $31,039
  • Win / Place: 4.35% / 19%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: What The Hill

Dam: Landora's Pearl

Dam's Sire: Earl

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Rating

Stats
Career
46: 2-3-4
Distance
17: 2-2-2
Trk/Dst
4: 0-1-1
Track
4: 0-1-1
Season
3: 0-0-0
1st Up
4: 0-0-0
2nd Up
4: 0-1-0
3rd Up
3: 0-0-1
Metro
0: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
46: 2-3-4
Mobile
10: 0-1-0
Standing
36: 2-2-4
All-Weather
37: 2-3-4
Slushy
1: 0-0-0
Grass
9: 0-0-0
Left Handed
46: 2-7
Right Handed
0: 0-0
Favourite
2: 1-0-0
2nd Favourite
2: 0-1-0
Best Mile
2:08.20
Driver Stats
Gear Changes

[Fixed Deafeners]

Comments
50% place record from 4 starts here. Not bad late at Reefton. Combos hope.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
5th of 1230/12/25Reefton2500mStandingGrassFr3Carter Dalgety2:14.12:14.115.6m $36 2R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT$11,364$199

1. Signal Hill

2. Transtasman Bubble

3. Call Dudley

5th,brk,7th,4bk inr,off 150,good
6th of 1328/12/25Westport2600mStandingGrassFr7Carter Dalgety2:13.62:13.629.6m $141 23YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT$11,563$199

1. Son E

2. Jaccka Baylis

3. Cappaha

6-7th,1x1-3bk otr,wd rear tn,sound
8th of 826/12/25Westport2600mStandingGrassFr2Carter Dalgety2:15.72:15.764.6m $31 226R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT$10,568$199

1. Jasprit Trouble

2. Jaccka Baylis

3. Son E

Brk,rough,7th,prkd 1200,brk 450
226 Day Spell
1st of 214/12/25Nelson OTB2400mStanding-Kendra Gill3:19.60-0.0m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Top Of The Hill

2. Bella Lindenny

3.

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8th of 814/5/25NZ Metro2000mStandingAll WeatherFr4Blair Orange2:05.82:05.894.1m $4.20 174YO+ R35 to R40, with cond. TROT$6,764$127

1. Waihemo Hannah

2. Monarch Prince

3. Diedre Franco

3rd,4bk inr,brk 850,distanced after
8th of 1027/4/25Invcargill2200mStandingAll WeatherFr10Wilson House2:02.82:02.851.1m $51 33YO+ R35 to R50 TROT$15,353$278

1. Aveross Majesty

2. Majesdix

3. Emily

Last thrghout,broke 200,out
2Ken Ford & Amanda Tomlinson
  • Brian Beatt (Fr2) 09004
  • Trainer: Ken Ford & Amanda Tomlinson (West Melton)
  • Driver: Sheree Tomlinson
  • Prize Money: $72,985
  • Win / Place: 9.09% / 23%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Majestic Son

Dam: Honey Beatt

Dam's Sire: Armbro Invasion

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Rating

Stats
Career
77: 7-5-6
Distance
29: 2-3-2
Trk/Dst
4: 0-0-0
Track
5: 0-0-0
Season
11: 1-0-1
1st Up
4: 0-0-0
2nd Up
4: 0-0-0
3rd Up
4: 1-0-0
Metro
0: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
76: 7-5-6
Mobile
5: 1-0-0
Standing
72: 6-5-6
All-Weather
45: 2-4-4
Slushy
3: 0-0-0
Grass
32: 5-1-2
Left Handed
77: 7-11
Right Handed
0: 0-0
Favourite
1: 0-1-0
2nd Favourite
5: 1-1-3
Best Mile
2:04.50
Driver Stats
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments
Tried hard in this company on Friday. Likely to get handy early. Place claims.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
4th of 79/1/26Nelson HRC2400mStandingAll WeatherFr1Sheree Tomlinson2:03.52:03.59.4m $26 34R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT$10,785$709

1. One Over Da Line

2. Hoof It Hagrid

3. Crown The Moment

Led,trld 1450,waited,steady inr
34 Day Freshen-Up
10th of 166/12/25Geraldine2500mStandingGrassFr5Sheree Tomlinson2:05.62:05.640.4m $30 63YO+ R40 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT$13,618$223

1. Tyrons Strapping Lad

2. Barrytown

3. Rachmaninov

8th otr,1x1 1800,4-bk,no final kick
10th of 1630/11/25Methven2400mStandingGrass10m5Sheree Tomlinson2:09.02:09.016.7m $43 73YO+ R39 to R45 SpecHcp TROT$12,159$199

1. Brianna

2. Lookslikeatrixter

3. Dark Ghana

7th pegs,5-bk 1900,held up,bttld on
9th of 1323/11/25Banks Pen2170mStandingGrassFr15Sheree Tomlinson2:06.92:06.922.6m $45 103YO+ R40 to R43, R44 with cond. TROT$10,175$175

1. Koko Kaboom

2. Barrytown

3. Lookslikeatrixter

Wd,made ld,collared 350,no response
11th of 1613/11/25Ashburton2400mStandingAll WeatherFr1Sheree Tomlinson2:05.12:05.143.0m $21 103YO+ R35 to R44 TROT$16,536$271

1. Tribbiani

2. Aspirational Dream

3. Barrytown

Trld,3-bk 1000,failed to quicken up
3rd of 93/11/25Kaikoura2400mStandingAll WeatherFr2Sheree Tomlinson2:03.82:03.89.4m $7.50 8R40 to R46 TROT$12,921$1,295

1. Rachmaninov

2. Musclynn

3. Brian Beatt

Led,trld 1800,3bk 500,held up,good
3Robert & Jenna Dunn
  • Hoof It Hagrid (FrU1) 190d2
  • Trainer: Robert & Jenna Dunn (Woodend Beach)
  • Driver: John Dunn
  • Prize Money: $21,776
  • Win / Place: 25% / 33%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Andover Hall

Dam: Miss Lovalot

Dam's Sire: Love You

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Rating

Stats
Career
12: 3-1-0
Distance
3: 0-0-0
Trk/Dst
0: 0-0-0
Track
1: 0-0-0
Season
5: 2-0-0
1st Up
3: 2-0-0
2nd Up
3: 1-0-0
3rd Up
3: 0-0-0
Metro
0: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
11: 3-0-0
Mobile
2: 1-0-0
Standing
10: 2-1-0
All-Weather
10: 3-0-0
Slushy
2: 0-0-0
Grass
2: 0-0-0
Left Handed
12: 3-1
Right Handed
0: 0-0
Favourite
3: 1-0-0
2nd Favourite
3: 0-1-0
Best Mile
2:01.86
Driver Stats
Gear Changes

[Fixed Deafeners]

Comments
Chased gamely after his stablemate on day 1. Big chance based on that.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
2nd of 79/1/26Nelson HRC2400mStandingAll WeatherFr2Riley Harrison2:03.52:03.53.0m $3.40 8R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT$10,785$1,832

1. One Over Da Line

2. Hoof It Hagrid

3. Crown The Moment

Brk,4th,to prkd 1100,fght hard str
- of 141/1/26Rangiora2600mStandingAll WeatherFr1Riley Harrison2:10.02:10.0267.3m $6.10 39R35 to R59 SpecHcp TROT$10,821$183

1. Tyrons Strapping Lad

2. Crown The Moment

3. Lookslikeatrixter

Brk,9th inr,6-bk,off,bold late (dq)
39 Day Freshen-Up
10th of 1423/11/25Banks Pen2170mStandingGrassFr4John Dunn2:06.22:06.240.4m $1.80 123YO+ R37 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT$10,350$175

1. Waihemo Hannah

2. Son E

3. Prince Teka

Cut breeze thru'out,rough/brk 250m
9th of 1511/11/25NZ Metro2600mStandingAll WeatherFr6John Dunn2:01.92:01.972.6m $3.30 93YO+ R40 to R45 TROT$28,705$477

1. Judy J

2. Majesdix

3. Koko Kaboom

Prkd,1x1 1600,prkd 600,faded back
1st of 92/11/25Kaikoura1900mMobileAll WeatherFr4Gary Hall2:23.92:01.82.2m $1.80 144YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT INV.D$13,227$7,091

1. Hoof It Hagrid

2. Rachmaninov

3. Granny Rose

3rd,prkd,ld 1300,dictated,held well
1st of 1019/10/25Oamaru2000mStandingAll WeatherFr4Riley Harrison2:31.62:02.06.7m $6.20 161with cond. TROT$9,650$5,500

1. Hoof It Hagrid

2. Snooowgood

3. The Merc

Parkd thrghout,led in,big
161 Day Spell
4Greg & Ben Hope
  • Crown The Moment (10m 1) 64023
  • Trainer: Greg & Ben Hope (Woodend Beach)
  • Driver: Ben Hope
  • Prize Money: $63,305
  • Win / Place: 7.41% / 38%

6 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Father Patrick

Dam: Quite A Moment

Dam's Sire: Quite Easy(USA)

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Rating

Stats
Career
54: 4-10-7
Distance
5: 0-0-0
Trk/Dst
0: 0-0-0
Track
1: 0-0-0
Season
7: 0-2-0
1st Up
4: 0-1-0
2nd Up
4: 1-1-1
3rd Up
4: 0-0-1
Metro
4: 0-0-1
Non-Metro
49: 4-10-5
Mobile
19: 1-2-3
Standing
35: 3-8-4
All-Weather
43: 4-9-6
Slushy
7: 0-2-2
Grass
11: 0-1-0
Left Handed
50: 4-16
Right Handed
4: 0-1
Favourite
8: 3-4-0
2nd Favourite
4: 0-1-1
Best Mile
2:04.50
Driver Stats
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments
Not far off in both 2026 starts. Similar set up here. Worthy of consideration.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
3rd of 79/1/26Nelson HRC2400mStandingAll Weather10m1Ben Hope2:03.52:03.57.0m $7.80 8R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT$10,785$1,123

1. One Over Da Line

2. Hoof It Hagrid

3. Crown The Moment

3rd,3bk inr 1000,off,imprvd inr
2nd of 141/1/26Rangiora2600mStandingAll Weather10m4Ben Hope2:10.02:10.03.5m $15 20R35 to R59 SpecHcp TROT$10,821$1,621

1. Tyrons Strapping Lad

2. Crown The Moment

3. Lookslikeatrixter

5th otr,left prkd 2000,stuck gamely
11th of 1112/12/25NZ Metro2000mStandingAll WeatherFr5Gemma Thornley2:02.22:02.2228.7m $45 144YO+ R45 to R55 TROT JUN.D$15,631$278

1. One Over Da Line

2. Master Class

3. Vertigo

Brk start,never close after
4th of 1028/11/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr7Crystal Hackett2:01.02:01.018.3m $41 54YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT INV J$14,914$927

1. Donna's Boy

2. Harriet's Moment

3. He Aint Fakin

5bk otr,imprvd,3bk inr,sound inr
6th of 1223/11/25Banks Pen2170mStandingGrassFr10Henry Sail2:04.22:04.240.4m $30 93YO+ R44 to R45, R46 to R49 with cond. TROT$10,000$175

1. Rachmaninov

2. Nazareth

3. Miles Away

1x1,left prkd 1150,jostled,outkickd
12th of 1214/11/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll WeatherFr1Ben Hope1:59.91:59.959.2m $69 73YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. TROT$27,273$477

1. Tactical Bid

2. Judy J

3. Very Majestic

Brk on dispatch,didn't tack on
5Margo Nyhan
  • Knowing Me (10m U1) 00887
  • Trainer: Margo Nyhan (West Melton)
  • Driver: Peter Davis
  • Prize Money: $39,545
  • Win / Place: 13% / 16%
Distance Specialist

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Majestic Son

Dam: With Intent

Dam's Sire: Sundon

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Rating

Stats
Career
30: 4-1-0
Distance
11: 4-0-0
Trk/Dst
3: 2-0-0
Track
3: 2-0-0
Season
5: 0-0-0
1st Up
3: 0-0-0
2nd Up
3: 0-0-0
3rd Up
3: 0-0-0
Metro
0: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
30: 4-1-0
Mobile
2: 0-0-0
Standing
28: 4-1-0
All-Weather
20: 3-0-0
Slushy
0: 0-0-0
Grass
10: 1-1-0
Left Handed
30: 4-1
Right Handed
0: 0-0
Favourite
1: 0-1-0
2nd Favourite
0: 0-0-0
Best Mile
2:04.00
Driver Stats
Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Half Hopples , Pacifier]

Comments
Manners let her down again on day 1 for first failure here. Take on trust today.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
7th of 99/1/26Nelson HRC2400mStandingAll WeatherFr1Peter Davis2:03.22:03.240.4m $28 12R47 & faster DiscrHcp TROT$12,921$239

1. Nellie Doyle

2. Ready Set Jet

3. Mavis Jones

Trld-3bk inr,brk 1650,brk,bttld inr
7th of 76/1/26N Cnty TOA2600mStanding-Peter Davis3:23.50-0m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. The Present Maker

2. Makaku

3. Tribbiani

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8th of 828/12/25Westport3200mStandingGrassFr2Peter Davis2:14.12:14.1239.4m $32 2R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT$16,909$318

1. Premium Player

2. Rachmaninov

3. Wilma's Boy

Brk badly,never a factor after
8th of 826/12/25Westport2600mStandingGrassFr1Peter Davis2:11.72:11.7287.8m $28 28R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT$15,218$286

1. Premium Player

2. Rachmaninov

3. Wilma's Boy

Led,brk 2200,failed to settle
10th of 1028/11/25NZ Metro2000mStandingAll WeatherFr9Jim Curtin2:03.12:03.1188.3m $25 73YO+ R40 to R50 TROT$14,914$271

1. Tu Tangata

2. Almighty

3. Rachmaninov

Ld 1900,brk 1500,distancd after
12th of 1521/11/25NZ Metro2600mStandingAll WeatherFr5Samantha Ottley2:02.62:02.6134.5m $51 2574YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp TROT$23,921$398

1. The Present Maker

2. Master Class

3. One El

Led & brk 2400,alway back after
257 Day Spell
6Chris McDowell
  • Playoffs (10m U2) x6px1
  • Trainer: Chris McDowell (Leeston)
  • Driver: Sam Thornley
  • Prize Money: $16,351
  • Win / Place: 14% / 14%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Imperial Count

Dam: Playrite

Dam's Sire: Continentalman

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Rating

Stats
Career
14: 2-0-0
Distance
6: 1-0-0
Trk/Dst
3: 1-0-0
Track
3: 1-0-0
Season
3: 1-0-0
1st Up
4: 1-0-0
2nd Up
3: 0-0-0
3rd Up
2: 0-0-0
Metro
0: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
14: 2-0-0
Mobile
5: 1-0-0
Standing
9: 1-0-0
All-Weather
13: 2-0-0
Slushy
0: 0-0-0
Grass
1: 0-0-0
Left Handed
14: 2-0
Right Handed
0: 0-0
Favourite
0: 0-0-0
2nd Favourite
1: 1-0-0
Best Mile
2:03.70
Driver Stats
Gear Changes

[Fixed Deafeners]

Comments
Did it nicely in front on Friday, despite 30m mark. Can threaten with similar.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
1st of 69/1/26Nelson HRC2400mStandingAll Weather30m2Sam Thornley3:08.82:06.57.3m $3.80 105NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT$10,171$6,250

1. Playoffs

2. Luca

3. Bizza To'o

Steppd,ld 1950,kickd tn,comfy
105 Day Spell
1st of 416/12/25M Cant TOA2400mStanding-Sam Thornley3:09.50-0.0m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Playoffs

2. Pyramid Rose

3. Moa Mojito

-
- of 926/9/25NZ Metro2000mStandingAll WeatherFr1Gerard O'Reilly2:03.02:03.0267.3m $20 53YO+ R35 to R40 TROT$12,921$239

1. Donna's Boy

2. Paramount Lady

3. Prince Teka

Slow,brk 1900,pulled up after
6th of 1421/9/25Banks Pen2170mStandingGrassFr2Gerard O'Reilly2:10.22:10.27.3m $42 205with cond. TROT$10,350$175

1. Aldebaran Redwood

2. Val Thorens

3. Pasternak

12th inr,off,held up,bold,brk (rel)
205 Day Spell
1st of 79/9/25Chertsey2400mStanding-Chris McDowell3:08.50-0.0m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Playoffs

2. Sheila Laxon

3. Whats Wanted

-
13th of 1328/2/25NZ Metro1980mMobileAll Weather1Chris McDowell2:01.02:01.0193.7m $75 6R40 to R50 MOB. TROT$16,650$286

1. KD Royalty

2. Dark Ghana

3. Judy J

Brk in scoreup,never a hope after
7Gavin Smith
  • Loveyou To Da Skye (10m U3) 86x15
  • Trainer: Gavin Smith (Woodend Beach)
  • Driver: Gavin Smith
  • Prize Money: $17,894
  • Win / Place: 11% / 16%

5 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: Love You

Dam: One Over Da Skye

Dam's Sire: Majestic Son

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Rating

Stats
Career
18: 2-0-1
Distance
3: 0-0-0
Trk/Dst
0: 0-0-0
Track
1: 0-0-0
Season
1: 1-0-0
1st Up
3: 2-0-0
2nd Up
2: 0-0-0
3rd Up
2: 0-0-0
Metro
0: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
17: 2-0-1
Mobile
4: 1-0-0
Standing
14: 1-0-1
All-Weather
16: 2-0-1
Slushy
2: 1-0-0
Grass
2: 0-0-0
Left Handed
18: 2-1
Right Handed
0: 0-0
Favourite
2: 1-0-0
2nd Favourite
2: 0-0-0
Best Mile
2:03.20
Driver Stats
Gear Changes

[Fixed Deafeners, Blinds, Half Hopples , Pacifier]

Comments
Found extra on day 1 after looking tired. Add to place bets from 10m mark.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
5th of 79/1/26Nelson HRC2400mStandingAll Weather10m1Gavin Smith2:03.52:03.510.2m $9.80 8R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT$10,785$207

1. One Over Da Line

2. Hoof It Hagrid

3. Crown The Moment

Slow,5th,to 1x1 1100,flat,2nd wind
1st of 101/1/26Rangiora2600mStandingAll WeatherFr1Gavin Smith3:29.92:09.81.1m $9.20 221with cond. TROT$9,650$5,500

1. Loveyou To Da Skye

2. Ridge

3. Macho Man

Rear,4-bk otr,3-bk,off,over the top
221 Day Spell
6th of 925/5/25Timaru2600mStandingAll WeatherFr1Gavin Smith2:06.82:06.856.5m $7.60 73YO+ R35 to R42 TROT$9,475$175

1. Crown The Moment

2. Petite Trixton

3. Lookslikeatrixter

Slw,rear otr,chkd,brk 1050m,no hope
8th of 818/5/25Rangiora2000mMobileAll WeatherFr1Gavin Smith2:04.52:04.529.6m $4.40 93YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT$10,145$191

1. Brian Beatt

2. Transtasman Bubble

3. Without Comparison

7th 4-bk otr,brk,wd rear 600,no fin
9th of 99/5/25NZ Metro2000mStandingAll WeatherFr2Gavin Smith2:05.02:05.0156.0m $8.70 53YO+ R40 to R46 TROT$15,505$286

1. Dark Ghana

2. Majesdix

3. Dash Dosh

Soon brk,never caught up after
3rd of 104/5/25Rangiora2600mStandingAll Weather10m1Gavin Smith2:05.12:05.19.7m $7.90 74YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT$10,089$994

1. Sunny Louis

2. Brian Beatt

3. Loveyou To Da Skye

Slw,wd rear,prkd 1350,fght on well
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 is getting stuck in