NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 5 July

Meeting: WELCOME TO FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (WELCOME TO FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS)

Last updated 05/07/2024 at 19:38 pm

For MR40 to MR45 3yo-&-older trotters.

Participants for Race 1: WELCOME TO FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	9X0870	Peaks Moment	1	Ft	Leo O'Reilly	On mobile debut after showing little this time in. First4 fringes from the ace.
2	X05088	Ellamon	2	Ft	John Dunn	Soft trips recently but hasn't lifted at business end. Mobile debut. Rough odds.
3	277524	Penelope Hall	3	Ft	John Versteeg	Less than a combined 2.5L away in last two starts. No stars here. Each way.
4	6X5946	King Of Diamonds	4	Ft	Kyle Cameron	30-start maiden, but only his 2nd mobile attempt. May be over the odds in this.
5	00X090	Mode	5	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Battled fresh 23 Jun before mistake behind tapes 30 Jun. Can edge closer.
6	080002	Pyramid Rose	U1	Ft	Matthew Williamson	Showed her real worth with slashing 2nd at Winton. Similar takes her close.
7	05X700	Bonjour Paris	U2	Ft	Jason Thomas	Manners a real issue in three starts back. One more chance. Place best.
8	047X88	She's Got Sass	U3	Ft	Blair Orange	Contrasting 8ths in two late June starts. Better than that. In the mix.
Best Bets: Pyramid Rose (6), She's Got Sass (8), Penelope Hall (3), King Of Diamonds (4)
Gear Changes: Ellamon (2): FD-Off, RD-On, SL-On, Peaks Moment (1): BL-On Legend

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Participants for Race 2: IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1		Mandala	1	Ft	Jonny Cox	Bested by #4 in final trial ahead of debut. Draw an assist. Can play a part.
2	3	The Jolly Roger	2	Ft	John Dunn	Worked mid-race before getting caught last week. Drawn to be a major player.
3		Heaven Forbid	3	Ft	Ross Cameron	Strong late for 3rd in 26 Jun qualifier. Better for the outing. Multiples.
4	6X	Lakelsa	4	Ft	Robbie Close	Won both trials since resuming & better for brief March campaign. Each way.
5	3	The Highwayman	5	Ft	Tim Williams	Lost few fans with gritty 3rd on debut. Improvement from that. Keep onside.
6		Brandi Snapp	6	Ft	Jim Curtin	Qualified at first attempt 02 Apr. Held on for 26 Jun trial win. Not the worst.
7	2	Heaven's Mark	7	Ft	John Morrison	Part of a strong stable squadron 21 Jun. Sprightly debut. Can go on with it.
8	5	La Concha	8	Ft	Carter Dalgety(J)	Early work last week but weakened out. Draw no help tonight. First4s.
9	4947X2	Wuhan	9	Ft	Kyle Cameron	Very brave 2nd fresh-up 23 Jun from tough draw. Wide alley again. Upset.
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10	060	Bronski	10	Ft	Craig Thornley	Offered little 21 Jun after tough run in transit 14 Jun. Shortcuts required.
11	3	Happy Harper	11	Ft	Blair Orange	Showed some of mum's speed in debut 3rd. Run through may work. Consider.
12	X44895	Carving Up	12	Ft	Ricky May	Failed to find extra from nice trip 21 Jun. Tougher draw here. True odds.
13	57	Tipstar	13	Ft	Colin DeFilippi	Beaten by double-figure margins from the ace recently. Draw makes this hard.
Best Bets: The Jolly Roger (2), Lakelsa (4), The Highwayman (5), Heaven's Mark (7)
Star Trialist: Brandi Snapp - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 26/06/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-31.9, 800m: 57.7, 400m: 28.5, Margins: 1/2 neck, 1 1/2len, 2 1/4len.
Gear Changes: Bronski (10): SL-Off, BL-On Legend

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For MR47 to MR50 3yo-&-older trotters.

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Participants for Race 3: HYDROFLOW TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	079X3	Midnight Diamond	1	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Smart when clear on Sunday. Strips fitter & manners are better. Multiples.
2	88X233	Petite Trixton	2	Ft	Kerryn Tomlinson(J)	Done little wrong in three starts back. Slightly fresh here. A key contender.
3	354X	Megaband	3	Ft	Olivia Thornley(J)	Improved quickly between 19 Jun & 26 Jun trials. May be over the odds.
4	4	Royal Grace	4	Ft	Jonny Cox	Lost few fans on 23 Jun debut despite slow getaway. Capable of playing a part.
5	02X5	Natives Blazin Son	5	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Looking sharp before late mistake on Sunday. No tougher tonight. Combos.
6		One Mhor For Heather	6	Ft	Robbie Holmes	Half-sister to some nice types. Slashing late to win 26 Jun trial. Each way.
7	D	Clovelly Hill	7	Ft	Robbie Close	Disqualified for mistake 14 Jun but a big recovery after error. Worth a look.
8	6X5623	Aspirational Dream	8	Ft	John Morrison	Been thereabouts in 4 starts back, particularly last two. Sure to be supported.
9	50	Oliver	9	Ft	Colin DeFilippi	Honest late after mid-race break 09 Jun. Can't afford to give them a head start.
Best Bets: Petite Trixton (2), One Mhor For Heather (6), Aspirational Dream (8), Royal Grace (4)
Star Trialist: One Mhor For Heather - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 26/06/24, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-29.5, 800m: 60.4, 400m: 30.7, Margins: 1 1/4len, head, head.
Gear Changes: Megaband (3): FD-Off, RD-On, Oliver (9): HH-On Legend

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For R45 to R55 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Junior Drivers only. Rating Penalty Free Race.

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Participants for Race 4: WOODLANDS STUD (JUNIOR DRIVERS) PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	X17543	Miki Bennett	1	Ft	Carter Dalgety(J)	Good 3rd in R50-55 affair 14 Jun. Botched sole stand start Feb 2023. Can atone.
2	755245	Tempo Warrior	2	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Handles the stand start well & gets into this nicely. A key contender throughout
3	996713	Star Magic	3	Ft	Korbyn Newman(J)	Backed up R35-39 win with gritty 3rd 16 Jun. This field's more talented. Place.
4	421402	Style Council	4	Ft	Henry Sail(J)	Got going late for 3rd 26 Jun trials. Honest, but others may have more upside.
5	804271	Sky Rocket	5	Ft	Olivia Thornley(J)	Got up to score 26 Jun trials since R40-45 win here 09 Jun. Not out of this.
6	245188	He's A Bay	6	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Not looking that tractable or sharp since Rangiora win. Needs to improve.
7	350625	Foveaux Gambler	7	Ft	Alana Cameron(J)	Got shuffled back here 30 Jun & usually gets away from a stand. Could surprise.
8	548584	Flying Bird	8	Ft	Kerryn Tomlinson(J)	Running on late in last three starts here. Stand start debut. Upset claims.
Best Bets: Tempo Warrior (2), Miki Bennett (1), Sky Rocket (5), Flying Bird (8)
Best Mile Rates: Foveaux Gambler (2-02.8), He's A Bay (2-03.9), Star Magic (2-04.1) [races less or equal 2000m]
Star Trialist: Sky Rocket - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 26/06/24, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-23.4, 800m: 57.0, 400m: 28.6, Margins: 1/2 head, 3 1/2len, 1/2len.

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For R35 to R50 3yo-&-older trotters. Front: R35 to R39. 10m: R40 to R50.

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Participants for Race 5: FAHEY FENCE HIRE HANDICAP TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	442864	Brian Beatt	1	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Caught the eye through the middle on Sunday. Quick getaway the key. Place.
2	15	Dark Ghana	1	10	Ricky May	Handled step up in grade with aplomb 21 Jun. Looks to have a future. EW.
3	475X41	Crown The Moment	2	10	Henry Sail(J)	Did it tough on Sunday but was too good. Back 10m but can maintain his form.
4	786529	Paris Prince	3	10	Blair Orange	Fair when clear here last Friday. All eyes on him at the start as usual. Combos.
5	7406X9	It's So Easy	4	10	Peter Davis	Not happy in her action at times last week. Drops back in grade. Roughie.
6	6742X8	Quik Sharnie	5	10	Robbie Holmes	Tired late last Friday but did plenty of work. Smaller field will help. Upset.
7	1	Fear And Faith	6	10	John Morrison	Punters backed her on 23 Jun debut & she delivered. Capable of doubling up.
8	7P18X5	Mavis Jones	7	10	Matthew Williamson	Didn't have all favours fresh last Friday. Joins big group on 10m. Multiples.
9	039163	Bravehearthighlander	U1	10	John Dunn	Big recovery for 3rd last Friday & noticeable drop in class. Stick with him.
Best Bets: Bravehearthighlander (9), Dark Ghana (2), Fear And Faith (7), Crown The Moment (3)
Best Mile Rates: Paris Prince (2-04.8), Bravehearthighlander (2-05.1), It's So Easy (2-05.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m]

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For R50 to R55 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

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Participants for Race 6: HRNZ DIRECTORS APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	1	Watching Brief	1	Ft	John Morrison	Plenty in reserve when leading & winning 21 Jun. New test, but can feature.
2	550814	Knockshanbally	2	Ft	Jonny Cox	Good efforts in amateurs in June. This is a bit harder. Multiples preferred.
3	8X1471	Commander Joe	3	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Powerful effort from nice run 21 Jun. Stronger field tonight, but consider.
4	030216	Major Hipster	4	Ft	Ricky May	Got back a little last Friday but could have shown more. Give another chance.
5	517879	What A Minx	5	Ft	Matthew Williamson	Comfortably held in up-to-R55 mares' field 14 Jun. No easier tonight. First4s.
6	1519X3	Justcallmemiki	6	Ft	Blair Orange	Will only be sharper for his fresh 3rd 21 Jun. More options from draw. Threat.
7	0X3040	Maren Franco	7	Ft	Leo O'Reilly	Mixing her efforts in four starts back. Tends to like a sit-sprint. Roughie.
8	943553	Warloch	8	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Finding the line nicely in last three. Draw advantage for others. Place best.
9	0X5241	Defy Me	9	Ft	Carter Dalgety(J)	Too gritty here 14 Jun. Another step up tonight. Has claims despite draw.
Best Bets: Justcallmemiki (6), Commander Joe (3), Defy Me (9), Major Hipster (4)
Best Mile Rates: What A Minx (2-02.2), Warloch (2-02.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m]

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For R48 to R70 3yo-&-older trotters. Also R71 to R75 if driven by a concession junior driver. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

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Participants for Race 7: AVON CITY FORD MOBILE TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	070954	Martha Stuart	1	Ft
2	7237X0	The Fox	2	Ft	Peter Davis	Switches to preferred mobile start after error fresh 28 Jun. Take on trust.
3	007X23	Brett's Mate	3	Ft	Kyle Cameron	Returned in fine fettle including first mobile placing 14 Jun. Top3/4 option.
4	087034	Galleons Ambassador	4	Ft	John Morrison	Big 3rd from mobile 14 Jun. OK here 21 Jun but stable is humming. Consider.
5	4427X2	Spy Da Moment	5	Ft	Ricky May	Very bold 2nd fresh up 21 Jun. Mobile another key assist. Not the worst.
6	860001	Pyramid Mystic	6	Ft	Matthew Williamson	Rattled home for R35-55 win 23 Jun. Always had ability. Adds to puzzle.
7	5X4144	Mad Jack	7	Ft	Jonny Cox	Worked mid-race 28 Jun but weakened in front. Won only mobile. Place.
8	11X513	Mr Love	8	Ft	Henry Sail(J,cl)	Kept coming for 26 Jun trial win. 3rd to Bet N Win 17 May franks well. EW.
9	413112	George Eliot	U1	Ft	Robbie Close	One of the stars of the autumn & winter. Good again 28 Jun. Keep onside.
Best Bets: Mr Love (8), George Eliot (9), Pyramid Mystic (6), Spy Da Moment (5)
Best Mile Rates: Mr Love (1-59.6), Galleons Ambassador (2-00.5), George Eliot (2-00.5) [races less or equal 2000m]
Star Trialist: Mr Love - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 26/06/24, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-27.4, 800m: 59.2, 400m: 29.2, Margins: nose, 1 1/2len, neck.
Gear Changes: George Eliot (9): BL-Off Legend
Horse Movements: Mad Jack to Jonny Cox at Leeston

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Participants for Race 8: GRAPHITE DEVELOPMENTS PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	232333	Heaven	1	Ft	Kyle Cameron	Formline tells a familiar pattern. Usually steps well. Great place bait.
2	4222X8	The Night Fox	2	Ft	Carter Dalgety(J)	Circumstances didn't pan out on Sunday. Will hunt the markers early. EW.
3	59X65	Rockin Roman	3	Ft	Jonny Cox	Squeezed for space late on Sunday but looked handy. Could be over the odds.
4		The Diamond Hunter	4	Ft	Jim Curtin	Two strong 2nds at trials to tighten for his debut. Can fill a Top3/4 spot.
5	433	Bad Habits	5	Ft	Robbie Close	Gained support in all 3 career starts. Stand start debut but should have fans.
6	6X80X4	Franco Elvis	6	Ft	Craig Thornley	Tried to steal a break on Sunday but caught late. May press forward. Consider.
7	5	Sweet Trixie	7	Ft	John Morrison	Honest 5th after getting back here 16 Jun on debut. Tougher tonight. Combos.
8	258	Black Billie Gee	8	Ft	Sarah O'Reilly	Safely away to get stand start ticket 18 Jun. Nice debut 2nd 19 May. Upset.
9	0	Ballyspellane	9	Ft	Colin DeFilippi	Raced too keenly in Sunday's debut. Can't afford errors tonight. Look to others.
10	9670	Major Tommy	10	Ft
Best Bets: Bad Habits (5), The Night Fox (2), Franco Elvis (6), Heaven (1)
Star Trialist: The Diamond Hunter - 2nd of 7, N Cnty TOA, 19/06/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-31.4, 800m: 58.2, 400m: 28.6, Margins: 1 len, 3 1/2len, 1/2len.
Gear Changes: Black Billie Gee (8): BL-Off, SL-On Legend

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For R35 to R49 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

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Participants for Race 9: GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	922509	Jaccka Opa	1	Ft	Blair Orange	Tardy start no help last Friday. Rerverts to mobile. Give another chance.
2	633122	Haley Robyn	2	Ft	Matthew Williamson	Brave 2nds from wide draws down south. Two-time winner here. Multiples.
3	123732	Sargent Best	3	Ft	Kerryn Tomlinson(J)	Possesses sharp sprint when near the speed. Draw helps for that. Place.
4	933145	Auntie Deb	4	Ft	Luke Tabone(J)	Done nothing wrong since 09 Jun maiden win. Draw makes her a contender.
5	244762	Franco Hoffman	5	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Gritty effort on Sunday & slots in a couple of slots closer. Combos enhancer.
6	021127	Black Mach	6	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Couldn't go on after tough run in front 28 Jun. Drops down in grade. Keep safe.
7	X08052	Harrison	7	Ft	John Morrison	Bold 2nd here 21 Jun & finds an even more suitable field. Right in the fight.
8	471	Keeping It Kiwi	8	Ft
9	743480	Judgement Bay	9	Ft	Kyle Cameron	Early burn didn't pay off last Friday. Gate speed tested from #9. Odds.
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10	41726X	Threebeersdeep	10	Ft	Sarah O'Reilly	Cheeky late for 2nd 18 Jun trials. Good 4th fresh in December. Just needs gaps.
11	2238X6	Fusion Reactor	11	Ft	John Dunn	Naughty early here 21 Jun but recovered well. Taken on better field. Can figure.
12	303031	Choco Lou	12	Ft	Colin DeFilippi	Ended 12-month drought with last Friday's win. May look for last say here.
13	999076	Fast Ace	U1	Ft	Ross Cameron	Quiet 5th at 26 Jun trials since autumn campaign. Tough ask fresh-up.
Best Bets: Harrison (7), Threebeersdeep (10), Fusion Reactor (11), Auntie Deb (4)
Best Mile Rates: Harrison (1-59.6), Jaccka Opa (2-00.3), Franco Hoffman (2-00.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Gear Changes: Choco Lou (12): BL-Off, SL-On Legend

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Aspirational Dream - Race 3

Auntie Deb - Race 9

Bad Habits - Race 8

Ballyspellane - Race 8

Black Billie Gee - Race 8

Black Mach - Race 9

Bonjour Paris - Race 1

Brandi Snapp - Race 2

Bravehearthighlander - Race 5

Brett's Mate - Race 7

Brian Beatt - Race 5

Bronski - Race 2

Carving Up - Race 2

Choco Lou - Race 9

Clovelly Hill - Race 3

Commander Joe - Race 6

Crown The Moment - Race 5

Dark Ghana - Race 5

Defy Me - Race 6

Ellamon - Race 1

Fast Ace - Race 9

Fear And Faith - Race 5

Flying Bird - Race 4

Foveaux Gambler - Race 4

Franco Elvis - Race 8

Franco Hoffman - Race 9

Fusion Reactor - Race 9

Galleons Ambassador - Race 7

George Eliot - Race 7

Haley Robyn - Race 9

Happy Harper - Race 2

Harrison - Race 9

Heaven - Race 8

Heaven Forbid - Race 2

Heaven's Mark - Race 2

He's A Bay - Race 4

It's So Easy - Race 5

Jaccka Opa - Race 9

Judgement Bay - Race 9

Justcallmemiki - Race 6

Keeping It Kiwi - Race 9

King Of Diamonds - Race 1

Knockshanbally - Race 6

La Concha - Race 2

Lakelsa - Race 2

Mad Jack - Race 7

Major Hipster - Race 6

Major Tommy - Race 8

Mandala - Race 2

Maren Franco - Race 6

Martha Stuart - Race 7

Mavis Jones - Race 5

Megaband - Race 3

Midnight Diamond - Race 3

Miki Bennett - Race 4

Mode - Race 1

Mr Love - Race 7

Natives Blazin Son - Race 3

Oliver - Race 3

One Mhor For Heather - Race 3

Paris Prince - Race 5

Peaks Moment - Race 1

Penelope Hall - Race 1

Petite Trixton - Race 3

Pyramid Mystic - Race 7

Pyramid Rose - Race 1

Quik Sharnie - Race 5

Rockin Roman - Race 8

Royal Grace - Race 3

Sargent Best - Race 9

She's Got Sass - Race 1

Sky Rocket - Race 4

Spy Da Moment - Race 7

Star Magic - Race 4

Style Council - Race 4

Sweet Trixie - Race 8

Tempo Warrior - Race 4

The Diamond Hunter - Race 8

The Fox - Race 7

The Highwayman - Race 2

The Jolly Roger - Race 2

The Night Fox - Race 8

Threebeersdeep - Race 9

Tipstar - Race 2

Warloch - Race 6

Watching Brief - Race 6

What A Minx - Race 6

Wuhan - Race 2

Notifiable Gear Legend
FD	Fixed Deafeners
RD	Removeable Deafeners
BL	Blinds
SL	Sliding Blinds
HH	Half Hopples
FLP	Free Legged Pacer
P	Pacifier
NW	No Whip
CC	Cornell Collar
ACD	Anti Choke Device

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Meeting: WELCOME TO FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (WELCOME TO FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS)

WELCOME TO FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS TROT

$13,950, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER MR40 TO MR45, 2600m

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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE

$15,263, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 1980m

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HYDROFLOW TROT

$14,213, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER MR47 TO MR50, 2600m

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WOODLANDS STUD (JUNIOR DRIVERS) PACE

$13,950, 4YO & OLDER R45 TO R55 JUN.DRV, 2000m

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FAHEY FENCE HIRE HANDICAP TROT

$14,213, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R50 SPECIAL, 2600m

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HRNZ DIRECTORS APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN MOBILE PACE

$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R50 TO R55, 2600m

Preferential Barrier Draw

AVON CITY FORD MOBILE TROT

$17,500, 3YO & OLDER R48 TO R70, R71 TO R75 WITH COND., 1980m

Preferential Barrier Draw

GRAPHITE DEVELOPMENTS PACE

$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2600m

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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE

$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R49, 2600m

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