Turffontein Race 4

Tab 4Racing App Mr 90 Handicap

Prize Money: $10,952

JORDAN (5) is edging towards a win, the latest runner-up over much further. Has four placings this trip but yet to break through. Well placed to take this out. THE PLAYBOY BOMBER (8) looks ready to win after three runs back. Deserves another chance. GIMMEACHOICE (7) looks well placed here fresh. Has the inside and leading rider aboard. Expecting a bright start to the campaign. VESUVIO (4) wasn't too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
  • Distance: 1800m
  • Class: RBH90
  • Track: Good
  • Weather: OCAST
  • Surface: Turf
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2Mano Pandaram
  • River Romeo (6) 0000x90x5x
  • Trainer: Mano Pandaram()
  • Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane (a2.5)
  • Weight: 62.5kg
  • Prize Money: $14,300
  • Win / Place: 15% / 15%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: POMODORO (SAF)

Dam: AMUR AFFAIR (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Tiger Ridge

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Rating

Stats
Career
20: 3-0-0
Distance
3: 0-0-0
Trk/Dst
2: 0-0-0
Track
9: 1-0-0
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
5: 1-0-0
2nd Up
3: 0-0-0
3rd Up
2: 0-0-0
4th Up
2: 0-0-0
Metro
16: 2-0-0
Non-Metro
4: 1-0-0
Turf
20: 3-0-0
Good
20: 3-0-0
Clockwise
20: 3-0-0
Handicap Rating
95
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

1800m

Gear Changes

A

Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 5th of 7 at this track on August 2 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind The Equator with 54kg at $17. When resuming last campaign 9th of 12 at Turffontein Inside on October 12 2024 over 1600m, 7 len behind Beating Wings carrying 50kg at $51. Likely to need this run.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
5th of 72/8/25Turffontein1800mOPEN1Serino Moodley54kgGood1:51.9657.9 km/h4.5L-$17273$12,640$300

1. The Equator

2. King's Express

3. Hotarubi

273 Day Spell
13th of 132/11/24Turffontein2400mOPEN8Trent Mayhew54kgGood2:30.8057.3 km/h99.0L-$5121$19,500-

1. Poets Warrior

2. Explosive Bond

3. Zeus

9th of 1212/10/24Turffontein1600mOPEN8N Klink50kgGood1:38.5658.4 km/h7.7L-$51112$14,630-

1. Beating Wings

2. Frances Ethel

3. Atticus Finch

112 Day Spell
14th of 1422/6/24Turffontein1600mRBH968A R Al-Mansouri62.5kgGood1:36.2959.8 km/h36.0L-$10142$9,000-

1. Command Pilot

2. Royal Guide

3. Professor Snape

42 Day Freshen-Up
14th of 1411/5/24Greyville1900mG2 OPEN13C F Dicken52kgGood1:56.5058.7 km/h17.3L-$12649$40,720-

1. Future Swing

2. Oriental Charm

3. Master Redoute

49 Day Freshen-Up
10th of 1023/3/24Turffontein2000mRBH973Trent Mayhew58kgGood2:05.3457.4 km/h99.0L-$3414$11,160-

1. Viva Brazil

2. Raffles

3. Poorlittlerichgirl

4Tyrone Zackey
  • Vesuvio (5) 4123925782
  • Trainer: Tyrone Zackey()
  • Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
  • Weight: 59kg
  • Prize Money: $56,312
  • Win / Place: 16% / 36%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ERUPT (IRE)

Dam: VIA COSA COMA (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Al Mufti

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Rating

Stats
Career
50: 8-5-5
Distance
10: 0-1-1
Trk/Dst
3: 0-0-0
Track
20: 2-2-4
Season
6: 0-2-0
1st Up
6: 2-0-0
2nd Up
5: 0-0-1
3rd Up
4: 0-2-0
4th Up
4: 1-0-1
Metro
37: 6-3-5
Non-Metro
13: 2-2-0
Turf
50: 8-5-5
Good
45: 7-5-5
Soft
5: 1-0-0
Clockwise
50: 8-5-5
Handicap Rating
88
Jockey Stats
Horse
7: 0-2-1
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

1800m - 2600m

Gear Changes

A H

Comments
Last start 2nd of 10 at Vaal on December 11 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Hawkbill with 55.5kg at $51. The race before that second last of 9 at Vaal on November 20 over 2000m, 7 len behind Dance King with 54kg at $34. Wasn't too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
2nd of 1011/12/25Vaal1800mHCP5Philasande Mxoli55.5kgGood1:51.9257.9 km/h1.3L-$5121$12,637$2,401

1. Hawkbill

2. Vesuvio

3. Jordan

8th of 920/11/25Vaal2000mOPEN9Kabelo Matsunyane54kgY2:03.4958.3 km/h7.3L-$3449$13,479-

1. Dance King

2. Douglas Dragon

3. Battleground

49 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 92/10/25Vaal1800mCUP3Philasande Mxoli54kgGood1:48.8459.5 km/h8.0L-$3412$11,373-

1. Luce Verde

2. Hawkbill

3. Breeze Over

5th of 520/9/25Turffontein2600mOPEN5P Mxoli54kgGood2:45.5456.5 km/h12.8L-$3.8018$11,370$270

1. Mo Ment

2. Teo Torriatte

3. United Council

2nd of 102/9/25Vaal2000mOPEN9P Mxoli54kgGood2:04.6557.8 km/h0.9L-$2116$11,370$2,161

1. Royal Edition

2. Vesuvio

3. Hawkbill

9th of 917/8/25Turffontein2000mRBH906P Mxoli59.5kgGood2:05.4457.4 km/h20.3L-$2129$10,530-

1. Luce Verde

2. The Ultimate King

3. Eiger Sanction

5Sean Tarry
  • Jordan (7) 6143x84532
  • Trainer: Sean Tarry()
  • Jockey: Keagan De Melo
  • Weight: 58kg
  • Prize Money: $28,272
  • Win / Place: 10% / 39%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SILVANO (GER)

Dam: NOOR (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Dynasty

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Rating

Stats
Career
28: 3-5-3
Distance
9: 1-2-1
Trk/Dst
4: 0-1-0
Track
12: 0-3-1
Season
5: 0-1-1
1st Up
5: 1-1-0
2nd Up
5: 0-1-1
3rd Up
4: 0-2-0
4th Up
4: 1-0-1
Metro
19: 2-4-1
Non-Metro
9: 1-1-2
Turf
28: 3-5-3
Good
26: 3-5-3
Soft
2: 0-0-0
Clockwise
28: 3-5-3
Handicap Rating
86
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

1500m - 2400m

Gear Changes

A CT

Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 7 at this track on December 16 over 2400m, 4 len behind Douglas Dragon carrying 60kg at $6. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Vaal on December 11 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Hawkbill carrying 55kg at $9.50. Edging towards a win, the latest runner-up over much further. Has four placings this trip but yet to break through. Well placed to take this out.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
2nd of 716/12/25Turffontein2400mRBH863Richard Fourie60kgGood2:36.5455.2 km/h4.0L-$6.005$10,531$2,001

1. Douglas Dragon

2. Jordan

3. Titans Of War

3rd of 1011/12/25Vaal1800mHCP10Calvin Habib55kgGood1:51.9257.9 km/h2.6L-$9.509$12,637$1,201

1. Hawkbill

2. Vesuvio

3. Jordan

5th of 142/12/25Turffontein1800mHCP7Craig Zackey60kgSoft1:53.3157.2 km/h4.3L-$8.0028$10,531$250

1. Diesel's Shadow

2. Flashy Apache

3. Robert Browning

4th of 94/11/25Vaal1500mCUP1Craig Zackey58.5kgY1:31.9258.7 km/h4.2L-$8.0012$10,952$520

1. Dylan's Champ

2. Eiffel Tower

3. Last Car To Pass

8th of 1323/10/25Vaal1600mHCP11Craig Zackey61.5kgGood1:35.7260.2 km/h3.6L-$17122$10,110-

1. Coppola

2. Dark Silver

3. Diwali Rocket

122 Day Spell
3rd of 1223/6/25Turffontein2000mOPEN4Chase Maujean54kgGood2:05.2057.5 km/h1.2L-$8.5020$11,370$1,000

1. Hawkbill

2. Vesuvio

3. Jordan

6Erico Verdonese
  • Dj Junior (4) 321x3x27x8
  • Trainer: Erico Verdonese()
  • Jockey: Ryan Munger
  • Weight: 57.5kg
  • Prize Money: $23,100
  • Win / Place: 21% / 64%

7 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: DIESEL JET (SAF)

Dam: KASASSI (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Kahal

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Rating

Stats
Career
14: 3-3-3
Distance
5: 1-1-0
Trk/Dst
2: 0-0-0
Track
5: 1-1-1
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
7: 2-1-2
2nd Up
4: 0-1-0
3rd Up
2: 1-0-1
4th Up
1: 0-1-0
Metro
9: 2-2-2
Non-Metro
5: 1-1-1
Turf
14: 3-3-3
Good
10: 3-2-2
Soft
4: 0-1-1
Clockwise
14: 3-3-3
Handicap Rating
85
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

1800m

Gear Changes

A

Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months 8th of 14 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 1800m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Diesel's Shadow with 59.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1800m, 8 len behind Count Huhtikuu with 54.5kg at $5. Needs more time.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedLast 400mMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
8th of 142/12/25Turffontein1800mHCP9Kobeli Lihaba59.5kgSoft1:53.3157.2 km/h-7.3L-$26182$10,531-

1. Diesel's Shadow

2. Flashy Apache

3. Robert Browning

182 Day Spell
7th of 123/6/25Turffontein1800mRBH963P Mxoli54.5kgGood1:50.7158.5 km/h-8.4L-$5.0045$10,950-

1. Count Huhtikuu

2. Hawkbill

3. Beynac

45 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 719/4/25Turffontein2000mRBH842K J Lihaba59kgGood2:08.7855.9 km/h-0.3L-$3.8086$10,910$2,100

1. Dark Silver

2. Dj Junior

3. Arlington Action

86 Day Spell
3rd of 823/1/25Turffontein1600mRBH855Gavin Lerena58.5kgGood1:39.6457.8 km/h-2.2L-$5.5093$10,270$1,000

1. Two Miles West

2. Doitwithdiamonds

3. Dj Junior

93 Day Spell
1st of 922/10/24Turffontein1800mRBH806Gavin Lerena59kgGood1:52.5857.6 km/h-1.8L-$4.3024$8,780$5,400

1. Dj Junior

2. Leao Alado

3. Circle Of Grace

2nd of 828/9/24Turffontein1600mRBH805Chase Maujean57.5kgGood1:38.2358.6 km/h-0.8L-$6.0038$7,170$1,400

1. Willow Express

2. Dj Junior

3. Eiffel Tower

38 Day Freshen-Up
7Joe Soma
  • Gimmeachoice (1) 5225x8315x
  • Trainer: Joe Soma()
  • Jockey: Craig Zackey
  • Weight: 56.5kg
  • Prize Money: $13,532
  • Win / Place: 18% / 45%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: GIMMETHEGREENLIGHT (AUS)

Dam: BOLD CHOICE (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Lecture

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Rating

Stats
Career
11: 2-2-1
Distance
2: 0-0-1
Trk/Dst
1: 0-0-0
Track
2: 0-0-0
Season
3: 1-0-1
1st Up
2: 0-0-0
2nd Up
2: 1-0-1
3rd Up
2: 1-0-0
4th Up
2: 0-0-0
Metro
6: 1-0-0
Non-Metro
5: 1-2-1
Turf
11: 2-2-1
Good
11: 2-2-1
Clockwise
11: 2-2-1
Handicap Rating
83
Jockey Stats
Horse
2: 1-0-0
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

1800m - 2000m

Gear Changes

A BT

Comments
Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Turffontein Inside September 20 over 2000m, 6 len behind Titans Of War with 60.5kg at $1.70. When resuming last campaign eighth of 11 at Turffontein Inside June 26 over 1450m, 2.5 len behind Richard The First with 56kg at $26. Looks well placed here fresh. Has the inside and leading rider aboard. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
5th of 1120/9/25Turffontein2000mRBH829Craig Zackey60.5kgGood2:05.0257.6 km/h5.8L-$1.67f25$9,690$230

1. Titans Of War

2. Eiger Sanction

3. American Rebel

1st of 1026/8/25Vaal2000mRBH768Craig Zackey60kgGood2:05.2357.5 km/h3.3L-$2.40f19$8,420$5,002

1. Gimmeachoice

2. Volte Face

3. Stop The Traffic

3rd of 97/8/25Vaal1800mRBH765Juluis Mariba60kgGood1:52.3157.7 km/h1.0L-$3.50f42$8,420$800

1. Futurewolff

2. Guy Alexander

3. Gimmeachoice

42 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 1126/6/25Turffontein1450mRBH8410Juluis Mariba56kgGood1:28.0259.3 km/h2.4L-$26268$10,110-

1. Richard The First

2. Sea Shanty

3. Kisshoten

268 Day Spell
5th of 51/10/24Vaal1400mHCP2Calvin Habib58kgGood1:22.0461.4 km/h7.5L-$3.2541$7,530$100

1. We Are The Logans

2. Pressonregardless

3. Pearl In Her Crown

41 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 821/8/24Vaal1600mRBH744Calvin Habib62kgGood1:36.5359.7 km/h0.5L-$4.0029$6,750$1,300

1. Archimides

2. Gimmeachoice

3. Dj Junior

8Alec Laird
  • The Playboy Bomber (2) 5x61x6x525
  • Trainer: Alec Laird(South Africa)
  • Jockey: Chase Maujean
  • Weight: 55.5kg
  • Prize Money: $21,971
  • Win / Place: 25% / 41%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: LANCASTER BOMBER (USA)

Dam: PLAYBOY BUDDY (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Judpot

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Rating

Stats
Career
12: 3-2-0
Track
6: 1-1-0
Season
3: 0-1-0
1st Up
5: 0-0-0
2nd Up
3: 1-2-0
3rd Up
2: 1-0-0
4th Up
1: 1-0-0
Metro
10: 3-2-0
Non-Metro
2: 0-0-0
Turf
12: 3-2-0
Good
10: 3-1-0
Soft
2: 0-1-0
Clockwise
12: 3-2-0
Handicap Rating
81
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

1600m

Gear Changes

A T

Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on November 29 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Harun Al Rashid carrying 56.5kg at $3.30. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track on November 9 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Dark Silver carrying 52kg at $7. Ready to win after three runs back. Deserves another chance.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
5th of 929/11/25Turffontein1600mHCP8Savanna Valjalo56.5kgY1:40.8357.1 km/h4.6L-$3.25f20$14,743$350

1. Harun Al Rashid

2. Open Highway

3. Sky Pillar Rock

2nd of 109/11/25Turffontein1600mHCP4Savanna Valjalo52kgY1:40.0257.6 km/h0.5L-$7.0017$10,952$2,081

1. Dark Silver

2. The Playboy Bomber

3. Douglas Dragon

5th of 1323/10/25Vaal1600mHCP10Kaidan Brewer58.5kgGood1:35.7260.2 km/h3.0L-$21103$10,110$240

1. Coppola

2. Dark Silver

3. Diwali Rocket

103 Day Spell
6th of 1212/7/25Turffontein1600mRBH848K Matsunyane58.5kgGood1:39.8057.7 km/h4.8L-$7.0072$10,110-

1. Birthright

2. Prime Venture

3. Luce Verde

72 Day Spell
1st of 111/5/25Turffontein1600mRBH8211Diego De Gouveia58kgGood1:39.9457.6 km/h0.6L-$8.0042$7,160$4,400

1. The Playboy Bomber

2. Guerilla Warfare

3. Salute The Flag

42 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 920/3/25Turffontein1450mRBH902Calvin Habib56kgGood Soft1:30.0258.0 km/h4.7L-$3.50f68$11,170-

1. French Bolt

2. Run For Cover

3. Prince Of Kildare

68 Day Spell
9Candice Tammy Dawson
  • Banha Bridge (3) x344335648
  • Trainer: Candice Tammy Dawson()
  • Jockey: Muzi Yeni
  • Weight: 52kg
  • Prize Money: $55,120
  • Win / Place: 11% / 42%

9 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: FLOWER ALLEY (USA)

Dam: ALONG THE NILE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Belong To Me

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Rating

Stats
Career
59: 7-8-10
Distance
7: 1-2-1
Trk/Dst
2: 0-1-1
Track
16: 2-3-4
Season
4: 0-0-0
1st Up
8: 1-0-3
2nd Up
7: 0-1-1
3rd Up
7: 1-1-1
4th Up
7: 0-0-1
Metro
32: 4-6-8
Non-Metro
27: 3-2-2
Turf
55: 5-7-9
Good
50: 5-7-8
Soft
5: 0-0-1
Synthetic
4: 2-1-1
Clockwise
59: 7-8-10
Handicap Rating
74
Jockey Stats
Horse
3: 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

1600m - 2400m

Gear Changes

A B

Comments
Most recently ran last of 8 at Vaal on December 23 over 2000m, 6 len behind One More Star carrying 59kg at $11. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Vaal on November 4 over 2400m, 2.75 len behind Chabal with 60kg at $21. Has claims if anywhere near his best.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
8th of 823/12/25Vaal2000mHCP8Gavin Lerena59kgGood2:03.6058.3 km/h6.1L-$1149$8,846-

1. One More Star

2. Instant Attraction

3. Casus Belli

49 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 84/11/25Vaal2400mHCP6Muzi Yeni60kgGood2:30.5357.4 km/h2.9L-$2123$10,110$480

1. Chabal

2. Cartagena

3. Arlington Action

6th of 912/10/25Greyville1600mBM824Serino Moodley57kgGood1:37.7658.9 km/h3.6L-$2647$10,110-

1. Kanaal Skater

2. Jazz Festival

3. Attaboy

47 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 1026/8/25Vaal2000mRBH761Serino Moodley60.5kgGood2:05.2357.5 km/h4.4L-$5.5038$8,420$200

1. Gimmeachoice

2. Volte Face

3. Stop The Traffic

38 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 919/7/25Turffontein2000mRBH803Raymond Danielson58.5kgGood2:03.8858.1 km/h5.2L-$1516$9,690$920

1. The Ultimate King

2. Enflame

3. Banha Bridge

3rd of 93/7/25Vaal2400mRBH809Gavin Lerena58.5kgGood2:30.8657.3 km/h2.4L-$5.0035$9,690$920

1. Teo Torriatte

2. Royal Mazarin

3. Banha Bridge

35 Day Freshen-Up
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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