Vaal Classic
23/12/2025
1
12.15
4Racing Welcomes You Maiden Plate
1600 Metres (B)
Maiden Plate (Fillies)
Apprentice allowance may be claimed
(Course Record : 93.10 secs. PILOU)
R 105000
1 - R
2 - R
3 - R
4 - R
5 - R
6 - R
62344
19950
9975
4988
2494
5250
Swinger
Exacta
Trifecta
Quartet

10 Runners

1600 Metres Vaal Classic . . .
% WINNERS from Barrier Draw
. . . previous 80 races.
% PLACES(1-2-3-4) from Barrier Draw
Same Trainer: (-) Magic Tips: 1-4-3-8-10
Field statistics
Average per runner
- Runs:
- Runs:
55
6
Wins:
Wins:
0
0
Places:
Places:
21
2
Stakes:
Stakes:
R 246633.
R 24663.
0%
38%
Wins.
Places.
PREDICTED FINISH: PREVIOUS RUN INFORMATION
No Horse Len
Beh
Speed
Index
Pred
Time
Merit
Rated
Mass Dr B Jockey Trainer Wks Fin LBh Dist Jockey Bett Time BA
1 WINDS OF GRACE 0.0 [60] 103.8 {69} 60.0 2 Lerena G Azzie M G (3) 3 2.2 1450 Valjalo S 22/10 104.54 A
4 GALAXY QUEEN 2.5 [56] 104.2 {75} 59.0 5 Zackey C Tarry S G (2) 4 0.5 1600 Zackey C 2/1 104.32 A
3 HUBERTUS HUNT 3.1 [55] 104.3 {77} 59.0 7 Yeni M Houdalakis M N (5) 2 0.8 1400 Zackey C 14/1 104.25 A
10 SHADOWLINE 4.0 [53] 104.5   59.0 3 Mxoli P Pettigrew S T (6) 5 5.7 1700 Mxoli P 25/2 104.48 A
8 IN BETWEEN 4.1 [53] 104.5   59.0 1 Venniker R A Matchett P F (7) 10 8.8 1160 Mxoli P 40/1 104.64 A
5 MATTER OF TRUST 4.4 [53] 104.6 {75} 59.0 6 B Valjalo S Klaasen R (2) 11 10.4 1600 Habib C 14/1 105.84 BA
2 VIXENINTHEVINEYARD 5.3 [51] 104.7 {52} 60.0 10 Matsunyane K Ndzilana A (2) 6 11.2 1160 Matsunyane K 99/1 104.70 A
9 MADE TO MEASURE 8.2 [46] 105.2   59.0 9 Maujean C Laird A G (5) 11 6.3 1400 Habib C 25/1 105.24 A
6 INVICTUS JET 8.5 [45] 105.3 {68} 59.0 8 B Katjedi M K Jonker C (2) 10 5.7 1600 Mbuto M 99/1 105.60 BA
7 E FAMOUS 14.9 [33] 106.5   59.0 4 Syster J R Ruiters B (3) 10 15.8 1450 Mxoli P 33/1 106.45 A
WINDS OF GRACE has good consistent form lines to her credit, but she has been costly to follow. She stayed on when third over 1450m on this course last time. The daughter of Act Of War is ideally drawn in barrier two. Gavin Lerena may be able to coax that little bit extra out of her where it matters most. GALAXY QUEEN challenged strongly when fourth over this C&D last time. She finished 2.6 lengths behind the top choice in her penultimate run. She is 1kg worse off at the weights today and may have to settle for the same result. HUBERTUS HUNT showed massive improvement when second over 1400m last time. It must be noted that the form of that race has been franked. The daughter of Erik The Red will strip much fitter and if confirming her recent improvement, she should be involved at the finish. IN BETWEEN was disappointing over 1160m at Turffontein last time. Her debut effort when fifth over 1000m was encouraging. The daughter of Gold Standard has scope and if suited to 1600m, she can finish in the placings.
***** Trainer/Jockey Combinations for RACE 1. Performances for current and previous season - up to 100 runs *****
No Trainer Jockey Rns 1st 2nd 3rd Win% Plc% No Trainer Jockey Rns 1st 2nd 3rd Win% Plc%
1 Azzie M G Lerena G 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 Jonker C Katjedi M K 8 0 0 0 0 0
2 Ndzilana A Matsunyane K 15 0 1 1 0 13 7 Ruiters B Syster J R 10 0 2 2 0 40
3 Houdalakis M N Yeni M 2 0 0 0 0 0 8 Matchett P F Venniker R A 42 5 6 9 12 48
4 Tarry S G Zackey C 100 14 18 8 14 40 9 Laird A G Maujean C 17 1 4 2 6 41
5 Klaasen R Valjalo S 7 4 0 1 57 71 10 Pettigrew S T Mxoli P 84 12 11 13 14 43

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WINDS OF GRACE (A)
4 y.o. b f. dob: 26 Sep 2021
60.0
2
10
Gavin
LERENA
82* 30:7-1-2
Michael
AZZIE
35* 30:0-4-6
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 5:0-2-1
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 1:0-1-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
ACT OF WAR - Rashuli Breeze by Windrush.
Breeder: KEIVAN STUD
Mr G Morris
Salmon, black spots, salmon sleeves, spotted cap
Tot Rns: 12:0-5-4
Stakes: R 142013
(13) 24.10.26 T 240 G MP-F s 1160 Mayhew T 56.5 A 7-9 6 10.00 Kommetjie Storm 59.0 71.70 105.57 14/1 66/1 42 Green-never in it
(6) 25.01.28 Y 516 G MP-F b 1200 Danielson R 60.0 A 3-8 3 2.90 Maverick Queen 60.0 70.27 103.77 10/1 25/2 60 Prominent-stayed on
(1) 25.03.13 J 650 Y MP-F b 1200 Fortune A 60.0 A 9-9 4 9.40 Heavyliesthecrown 60.0 76.16 104.56 5/1 14/1 52 Never threatened
(5) 25.03.22 T 676 G MP-F b 1400 Fortune A 60.0 (74) A 2-10 3 6.00 Lapis Lazuli 60.0 88.87 103.97 5/1 13/2 58 Set pace-no extra
(12) 25.04.27 J 775 Y MP-F b 1450 Mxothwa L 60.0 (72) A 6-7 2 2.30 On A Jet Plane 60.0 92.32 103.32 7/2 22/10F 65 Lame left front
(4) 25.07.17 J 974 G MP-F b 1450 Danielson R 60.0 (72) A 2-7 2 2.60 Wise Counsel 56.0 89.36 103.36 5/2 4/1 64 Jumped awk-stayed on
(7) 25.08.14 Y 28 G MH b 1500 Khumalo S 60.0 (72) A 5-11 2 1.75 Greenlight Racer 58.0 90.65 103.45 14/10 18/10 63 Stayed on-2nd best
(2) 25.09.30 V 138 S MP-F s 1500 Samo-Burthia 56.0 (72) A 3-9 4 3.55 Hazy Dazy 55.5 92.33 104.16 33/10 8/10F 56 Handy-fatigued
(3) 25.10.11 J 168 G MP-F b 1450 Mayhew T 58.5 (72) A 1-9 3 0.75 Lady Blunt 58.0 89.91 103.81 7/2 2/1F 60 Handy-caught late
(3) 25.10.30 J 217 G MP-F b 1600 Khumalo S 60.0 (70) A 9-10 2 1.20 Duchess Of Paloma 60.0 99.82 103.52 4/1 11/2 63 Handy-outrun late
(2) 25.11.20 V 278 Y MP-F s 1400 Khumalo S 60.0 (70) A 11-13 2 0.50 Al Greenga 58.0 83.51 103.71 15/10 15/10F 61 Challenged strongly
(3) 25.12.04 Y 325 S MP-F b 1450 Valjalo S 56.0 (70) A 8-10 3 2.20 Kensal Green 59.0 90.21 104.54 2/1 22/10F 53 Jumped awk-stayed on
Placed: Y12,J12,T14,J1450,J1450,Y15,V15,J1450,J16,V14,Y1450(3 wks). Best MR:74. Consistent sort. Trainer's only runner today. 634322-243223
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VIXENINTHEVINEYARD (A)
4 y.o. b f. dob: 29 Sep 2021
60.0
10
10
Kabelo
MATSUNYANE
48* 30:3-3-2
Alson
NDZILANA
7* 30:0-1-1
Gau: Rndfn
Wet: 4:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 2:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
WHAT A WINTER - Trellis by Fort Wood.
Breeder: NARROW CREEK STUD
Mr Q J Manoko
Red, emerald hourglass, band, armbands, collar and cuffs, emerald cap,red hearts andpeak
Tot Rns: 11:0-0-1
Stakes: R 7600
SalePrc: R 250000
(12) 24.04.30 K 472 G MJP-F s 1200 Ashby D 60.0 A 9-13 11 16.25 Artiste 60.0 74.49 106.49 25/1 50/1 33 Green-never showed
(8) 24.07.25 L 633 Y MJP-F b 1250 Mjoka M 60.0 A 8-11 10 16.00 Scarlet Macaw 60.0 79.70 106.40 66/1 75/1 34 Never showed
(6) 24.09.21 L 101 G MP-F b 1600 Venniker R A 55.5 BA 7-13 10 8.25 Little Suzie 57.0 99.30 105.10 75/1 66/1 47 Set pace-weakened
(26) 24.11.02 K 179 G MP-3F b 1400 Arries A 60.0 (67) BA 9-12 8 10.30 Goodnessgraciousme 60.0 87.31 104.91 66/1 75/1 49 Handy-weakened
(7) 25.05.06 K 512 G MP-3F b 1400 Mjoka M 60.0 (62) A 4-10 8 5.70 Supreme Fate 60.0 88.60 104.80 66/1 99/1 50 Lacked strong finish
(4) 25.06.24 K 591 H OM b 1800 Steyn K 53.5 (64) A 10-11 11 11.70 Money Extractor 53.0 115.99 105.66 40/1 99/1 41 Never showed
(3) 25.07.22 K 618 H OM b 1600 Steyn K 52.0 (60) A 11-11 8 6.10 The Night Ferry 55.5 102.84 105.11 50/1 99/1 47 Never in contention
(4) 25.08.13 K 9 S OM b 1400 Steyn K 53.0 (57) A 1-12 7 2.60 Future Free 58.0 89.09 104.92 50/1 99/1 49 Handy-no extra late
(4) 25.09.09 L 62 G OM-F b 1250 Steyn K 53.5 (52) A 1-11 3 0.55 Cape Captain 61.5 76.55 104.82 16/1 7/1 50 Prominent-tried hard
(9) 25.10.08 L 105 G OM-F b 1250 Jodhee V 50.0 (52) A 3-14 11 6.85 Star World 58.0 77.32 106.35 7/1 15/2 35 Prominent-weakened
(2) 25.12.07 T 335 G MP-F s 1160 Matsunyane K 60.0 (52) A 8-16 6 11.20 Play With The Win 56.0 70.40 104.70 25/1 99/1 51 Never dangerous
Placed: L1250(15 wks). Ex Reeves PD-2025.10.08. Best MR:67. Moderate local debut. Can improve. 00-08808-7306
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HUBERTUS HUNT (A)
3 y.o. b f. dob: 27 Sep 2022
59.0
7
10
Muzi
YENI
47* 30:1-3-4
Lucky
HOUDALAKIS
77* 30:5-5-4
Gau: Vaal
Wet: 1:0-1-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 2:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
ERIK THE RED - Tally-Ho by Oratorio.
Breeder: VARSFONTEIN STUD
Mr Tony Moodley
Red and yellow checks, emerald sleeves and cap
Tot Rns: 5:0-1-0
Stakes: R 26125
SalePrc: R 325000
(9) 25.05.29 V 860 G MP-F s 1200 Danielson R 57.0 A 6-18 12 12.50 Dezire 60.0 72.54 106.11 10/1 33/1 37 Green-never in it
(4) 25.07.31 Y 1006 G JP b 1600 Maujean C 54.0 A 5-6 4 7.50 Mighty Eagle 60.0 99.26 104.43 50/1 80/1 54 Never in contention
(1) 25.08.28 V 63 G MP-F s 1600 Zackey C 57.0 A 11-13 8 10.25 Scarlett Heart 57.0 99.64 104.81 7/1 7/2 50 Weakened-blowing
(11) 25.09.06 J 90 G MP-F b 1800 Maujean C 56.0 (61) CA 5-7 6 19.05 Special Star 56.0 116.80 106.50 25/2 33/1 33 Handy-not striding
(5) 25.11.20 V 279 Y MP-F s 1400 Zackey C 58.0 (61) A 8-15 2 0.80 Dondoyaki 58.0 83.92 104.25 20/1 14/1 55 Running on at finish
Placed: Y16,V14(5 wks). 2nd run after rest. Best MR:77. Ran on nicely into second last time and the form line has been franked. 04-862
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GALAXY QUEEN (A)
3 y.o. b f. dob: 16 Sep 2022
59.0
5
10
Craig
ZACKEY
75* 30:5-2-4
Sean
TARRY
56* 30:4-2-3
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 1:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 2:0-0-1
C&D: 0:0-0-0
DECLARATIONOFPEACE - Mile High by Fastnet Rock.
Breeder: RATHMOR STUD
Mr M J A Ferreira
Light green, red maltese cross and sleeves, quartered cap
Tot Rns: 3:0-0-1
Stakes: R 18526
(4) 25.09.30 V 136 S MP-F s 1200 Murray C 58.0 A 7-9 4 8.20 Lost For Words 60.0 72.49 104.42 8/1 10/1 54 Lst 1l-green-stayed
(6) 25.10.30 J 217 G MP-F b 1600 Zackey C 58.0 A 2-10 3 3.80 Duchess Of Paloma 60.0 100.28 104.11 25/1 20/1 57 Slow-stayed on
(2) 25.12.11 Y 340 G MP-F b 1600 Zackey C 59.0 A 5-11 4 0.45 Apostrophe 59.0 99.72 104.32 2/1 2/1F 55 Challenged strongly
Placed: V12,J16,Y16(2 wks). Sister to:LA LUVIA8m(25: 2, 6). Challenged strongly last time. Respect. 434
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MATTER OF TRUST (BA)
3 y.o. ch f. dob: 30 Aug 2022
59.0
-4.0
6
10
Savanna
VALJALO
63* 30:4-6-3
Robyn
KLAASEN
67* 30:6-3-4
GAU: Tfntn
Wet: 3:0-0-1
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 2:0-0-1
C&D: 0:0-0-0
SOQRAT - Amur Affair by Tiger Ridge.
Breeder: MR GJ ARMITAGE
TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay)
White, sapphire epaulettes, collar, armbands and cuffs, quartered cap
Tot Rns: 6:0-0-2
Stakes: R 19000
SalePrc: R 275000
(3) 25.03.22 T 672 G MJP-F s 1160 Yeni M 60.0 HA 7-9 9 12.25 Littlemisssplendid 60.0 70.58 105.08 25/2 16/1 47 Green-outpaced
(23) 25.04.15 V 744 Y MJP b 1700 Danielson R 57.5 HA 9-9 7 13.80 Ideal Summer 60.0 108.24 105.27 25/1 50/1 45 Never showed
(7) 25.09.25 V 120 S MP-F s 1600 Matsunyane K 57.0 A 1-10 3 2.05 Madame Pompadour 60.0 100.16 103.66 33/1 99/1 61 Stayed on at finish
(2) 25.11.11 V 259 G MP-F b 1700 Habib C 58.0 (72) A 6-7 3 2.50 Top Shelf Teddy 58.0 105.78 103.65 25/2 25/1 61 Stayed on at finish
(2) 25.11.27 J 297 Y MP-F b 1700 Habib C 58.0 (77) BA 5-11 7 13.55 Into Dancing 58.0 110.69 105.36 7/2 8/1 44 Ovrrcd 1400-faded
(2) 25.12.11 Y 340 G MP-F b 1600 Habib C 59.0 (77) BA 9-11 11 10.40 Apostrophe 59.0 101.51 105.84 7/1 14/1 40 Weakened in straight
Placed: V16,V17(6 wks). Best MR:77. Better than last two starts. Can run into the placings. 97-3370
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INVICTUS JET (BA)
3 y.o. b f. dob: 19 Sep 2022
59.0
8
10
Malesela
K KATJEDI
27* 30:2-1-0
Chris
JONKER
8* 30:0-0-1
Gau: Vaal
Wet: 2:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 4:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
MASTER OF MY FATE - Tawny Jet by Go Deputy.
Breeder: SANDRA MICHELLE AJAX
TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay)
White, sapphire epaulettes, collar, armbands and cuffs, quartered cap
Tot Rns: 11:0-1-0
Stakes: R 26125
SalePrc: R 120000
(3) 25.05.24 D 618 G MJP-F b 1200 Mxoli P 60.0 A 11-12 9 10.10 Dark Matter 60.0 75.60 105.07 25/1 99/1 47 Lst 1l-green-wide
(2) 25.06.11 G 667 G MJP-F b 1000 Mxoli P 60.0 A 9-9 6 10.55 Moscow Miss 60.0 60.04 106.01 33/1 33/1 38 Brushed-switch 300m
(2) 25.06.22 D 702 G MJP-F b 1400 Moodley S 60.0 A 3-12 8 13.75 Charge It 60.0 88.79 105.96 33/1 33/1 38 Lst 1l-never showed
(5) 25.07.09 E 740 G MJP-F b 1600 Botes J 56.0 A 6-9 6 9.15 Opera Fan 60.0 100.84 105.44 66/1 50/1 44 Lst 1-pulled-no show
(3) 25.08.10 E 30 G MP-F b 1750 Yeni M 56.0 (62) CA 13-13 2 2.90 Pepper Tree 56.0 109.12 104.32 33/1 99/1 55 Stayed on at finish
(2) 25.08.29 D 54 G OM b 1900 Mbuto M 49.5 (75) CA 1-10 8 7.50 Limelight Legend 61.5 120.32 105.39 9/2 13/2 44 Lst 2l-no threat
(3) 25.09.14 E 89 Y MP b 1600 Yeni M 54.0 (73) CA 9-12 9 12.90 Buddy Boy 57.0 100.19 105.56 25/1 50/1 42 Never threatened
(3) 25.10.07 G 142 G MP-F b 1800 Godden T 57.0 (70) CA 5-10 6 10.90 Rejuvenate 57.0 114.16 105.43 16/1 33/1 44 Never dangerous
(1) 25.10.27 G 176 G MP b 2000 Mxoli P 53.5 (66) CA 2-12 12 11.55 Cheerscheerscheers 57.0 126.21 106.34 33/1 33/1 35 Pulled-steadied 1800
(6) 25.10.31 D 186 S MP b 1600 Louw D D 51.0 (66) BA 13-14 4 7.05 Green Glow 58.0 101.06 105.03 50/1 99/1 48 Stayed on at finish
(2) 25.12.11 Y 340 G MP-F b 1600 Mbuto M 56.5 (68) BA 10-11 10 5.70 Apostrophe 59.0 100.67 105.60 33/1 99/1 42 Lst 1l-not striding
Placed: E1750,D16(8 wks). Ex Naidoo KG-2025.10.31. Best MR:75. Had excuses in latest. Can place. 9686-2896040
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E FAMOUS (A)
3 y.o. b f. dob: 10 Oct 2022
59.0
4
10
Jeffrey
R SYSTER
36* 30:4-1-0
Billy
RUITERS
24* 30:1-2-2
Gau: Rndfn
Wet: 1:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 0:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
VERCINGETORIX - E-Ticket by Jet Master.
Breeder: BIG SKY RANCH
Mr J A J Moller
Dark green and white checks, red sleeves and cap
Tot Rns: 1:0-0-0
(3) 25.12.04 Y 325 S MP-F b 1450 Mxoli P 59.0 A 5-10 10 15.75 Kensal Green 59.0 92.65 106.45 33/1 33/1 33 Lst 1l-never showed
Sister to:AUGUST RAIN9g(10: 2, 4). Must improve on debut effort. 0
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IN BETWEEN (A)
3 y.o. gr f. dob: 13 Sep 2022
59.0
-1.5
1
10
Rachel
A VENNIKER
65* 30:4-6-4
Paul
MATCHETT
31* 30:0-4-3
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 1:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 0:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
GOLD STANDARD - Acey Deucey by Philanthropist.
Breeder: VARSFONTEIN STUD
TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay)
White, sapphire epaulettes, collar, armbands and cuffs, quartered cap
Tot Rns: 2:0-0-0
Stakes: R 2256
SalePrc: R 190000
(2) 25.10.16 J 185 G MP-F b 1000 Habib C 59.0 A 1-6 5 2.75 Far Beyond 59.0 61.36 104.46 8/1 33/1 53 Green-resp noise
(7) 25.11.01 T 225 Y MP-F s 1160 Mxoli P 59.0 A 11-15 10 8.80 Quiet Winter 59.0 70.84 104.64 14/1 40/1 52 Never threatened
Steps up to a mile and has claims on fair debut run. 50
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MADE TO MEASURE (A)
3 y.o. b f. dob: 14 Nov 2022
59.0
9
10
Chase
MAUJEAN
47* 30:3-3-1
Alec
LAIRD
52* 30:3-1-4
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 2:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 0:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
FIRE AWAY - One Of A Kind by Dynasty.
Breeder: WILGERBOSDRIFT/MAURI
Mauritzfontein (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs J B Jell)
Black, yellow sash, sleeves and cap
Tot Rns: 2:0-0-0
SalePrc: R 900000
(7) 25.09.30 V 136 S MP-F s 1200 Katjedi M K 58.0 A 1-9 8 13.10 Lost For Words 60.0 73.37 105.30 10/1 20/1 45 Never showed
(5) 25.11.20 V 279 Y MP-F s 1400 Habib C 58.0 A 2-15 11 6.25 Dondoyaki 58.0 84.91 105.24 14/1 25/1 46 Handy-lacked finish
Sister to:NONE OTHER6m(29: 6, 9). Is held by number 3 on latest run. Can improve. 80
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SHADOWLINE (A)
3 y.o. b f. dob: 16 Sep 2022
59.0
3
10
Philasande
MXOLI
59* 30:4-5-2
Stuart
PETTIGREW
61* 30:4-4-1
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 0:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 1:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
RAFEEF - Bell Tower by Ideal World.
Breeder: BEAUMONT STUD
Messrs D Chinsammy, Paul Marks & TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay)
Red, black epaulettes and cap
Tot Rns: 2:0-0-0
Stakes: R 4988
SalePrc: R 400000
(2) 25.10.30 J 216 G MP b 1600 Mxoli P 55.0 A 1-11 5 6.30 Luwak 58.0 101.10 104.83 10/1 25/1 50 Green-never in it
(6) 25.11.11 V 259 G MP-F b 1700 Mxoli P 58.0 A 5-7 5 5.65 Top Shelf Teddy 58.0 106.35 104.48 10/1 25/2 53 Jumped awk-lacked xt
Two moderate runs. Has scope for improvement in this field. 55


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