NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R42, 1980m
For R35 to R42 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 965380 | Bronski | 1 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Tough ask at Ashburton after losing touch early. Unlucky prior. Rough claims. | |
| 2 | 415802 | Belmont Valor | 2 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Raced much better than his price at Ashburton. 3-time winner here. Can surprise. | |
| 3 | 0510X0 | Shezabettorgirl | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Definitely in need of the run at Ashburton. Better draw here. Combos prospect. | |
| 4 | 332822 | Jukebox Gypsy | 4 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Went down by a tiny margin at Ashburton. In sprightly form. Stick with her. | |
| 5 | 745568 | McKendrick | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Midfield efforts his lot during winter. May find this grade to his liking here. | |
| 6 | 336X14 | Hi Life | 6 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Had excuses at Ashburton but was good regardless. This alley helps. Chance. | |
| 7 | 4721X3 | Zoom X | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Plenty to like about his fresh 3rd at Ashburton. Has gate speed. Will have fans. | |
| 8 | 415954 | Didjaseemiki | 8 | Ft | Robbie Close | Cheeky 4th in stronger grade last week. Trickier draw here though. Place hope. | |
| 9 | 708696 | Louis | 9 | Ft | Alana Cameron(J) | Tried hard from 2nd row at Methven. No luck in the draws. Top 3/4 with luck. | |
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| 10 | X6X123 | Ultimate Seisation | 10 | Ft | Ricky May | Right in the fight in all three starts back. Draw the main worry but keep safe. | |
| 11 | 2425X6 | Radioactive Jaffa | U1 | Ft | John Morrison | Nice pipe-opener when 6th at Methven. Will improve off that. Not out of this. | |
| Best Bets: Zoom X (7), Jukebox Gypsy (4), Hi Life (6), Ultimate Seisation (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Didjaseemiki (1-56.5), Jukebox Gypsy (1-59.1), Belmont Valor (1-59.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 2
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CAPTAIN CRUNCH AT ALABAR MOBILE PACE
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R43 TO R50, 1980m
For R43 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7X0307 | Ask Me Lazarus | 1 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Did her share of work at Ashburton. Best draw for a while. Upset prospect. | |
| 2 | 305777 | Flying Bird | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Trio of 7ths sums up recent efforts. Has gate speed but want more from her late. | |
| 3 | 764005 | Gatecrasher | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Just a run at Rangiora after short spell. More options from barrier #3. Place. | |
| 4 | 125835 | Mouton Cadet | 4 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Speedy veteran who is dangerous with right trip. Look for him late again. | |
| 5 | 326X35 | Queen Tyron | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Tired last week after being harassed. Great 3rd fresh prior. Can bounce back. | |
| 6 | 235213 | Goorambat Art | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Put in good shifts down south in similar grades. May be over the odds here. | |
| 7 | 14423X | Taketheplunge | 7 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Made ground late in strong trial 03 Sep. Can improve on his fresh-up record. | |
| 8 | 5X2213 | Joyride(AUS) | 8 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Grabbed late in harder grade here 15 Aug. Gate speed a big plus. Each way. | |
| 9 | 13X9X2 | Queen Of Swords | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Plenty to like about Ashburton 2nd after a year away. Should have admirers. | |
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| 10 | 238448 | Dancing Desire | 10 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Early burn didn't pay off last week. Draw dictates her options a little. Combos. | |
| 11 | X12124 | Franco Ezra | 11 | Ft | Tim Williams | Fair as favourite 22 Aug but made a mistake early. Back to mobile. Consider. | |
| 12 | 522626 | Auntie Deb | 12 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Tried hard after sitting parked 05 Sep. Meets a deeper field here. Trifectas. | |
| Best Bets: Queen Tyron (5), Taketheplunge (7), Joyride(AUS) (8), Queen Of Swords (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Joyride(AUS) (1-55.4), Dancing Desire (1-55.5), Gatecrasher (1-56.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Gatecrasher (3): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Flying Bird to Matt Purvis at Woodend Beach | |||||||
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- Race 3
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RICOH HANDICAP TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50 DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 893321 | Buffy Northstains | 1 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Up in grade after proving brave here 15 Aug. Generally safe from a stand. Place. | |
| 2 | 152144 | Ruthless Emma | 2 | Ft | Anj Mugford | Loomed as a threat at Methven. Handling every assignment well. Could surprise. | |
| 3 | X99100 | Sandfly Bay | 1 | 10 | Sheree Tomlinson | Manners not on song recently. Dangerous when she behaves but take on trust. | |
| 4 | 143628 | Edward Longshanks | 2 | 10 | Tim Williams | Did it tough outside the leader 07 Aug. 10m closer tonight. Stick with him. | |
| 5 | 149X32 | Torquay Street | 3 | 10 | Nathan Williamson | Building nicely in last 2 starts & this is a drop back. Gives stable strong hand | |
| 6 | 1X2121 | Tarragindi | 4 | 10 | Matthew Williamson | Won with plenty in hand at Gore. Same handicap here. Should go very close. | |
| 7 | 99226X | What The Bell | 5 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Capable but tricky. One grass workout ahead of this. Likely to need the run. | |
| 8 | 564253 | Tu Tangata | 6 | 10 | Paul Nairn | Customary sprint late last week. Still not bombproof but add to combo bets. | |
| 9 | 637678 | El Conqueror | 7 | 10 | |||
| 10 | 1009X0 | Waterloo Station | 8 | 10 | Bob Butt | No hope after misbehaving last week. Needs a clean round before getting the nod. | |
| 11 | 126X98 | A Fine Patrick | U1 | 10 | John Dunn | In a good spot when he broke 22 Aug. Talented, but risky too. Win or bust. | |
| Best Bets: Tarragindi (6), Torquay Street (5), Tu Tangata (8), Edward Longshanks (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Tu Tangata (2-04.3), Waterloo Station (2-04.3), A Fine Patrick (2-04.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Waterloo Station (10): RD-On, What The Bell (7): RD-Off, SL-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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BETAVET PREPARE & HERBIZOLE HANDICAP PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers. Front: R40 to R45. 10m: R46 to R50.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 265956 | Sophia Bromac | 1 | Ft | |||
| 2 | 407654 | Style Council | 2 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Near enough in last two starts. Doesn't win out of turn but can offer cheek. | |
| 3 | X21231 | Mystic Magic | 3 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Did it easily in front at Ashburton. Another step up, but right in the fight. | |
| 4 | 339965 | Onwardsandupwards | 4 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Earnest outings recently without threatening. Midfield finish likely again. | |
| 5 | 333113 | Major Happy | 5 | Ft | Bob Butt | Settled into a great vein of form. Harder than last two, but add to combos. | |
| 6 | 21313 | Riptide | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Kept on trucking for 3rd 29 Aug. Won his only stand start. Right in this. | |
| 7 | 642116 | Carlin | 7 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Made it harder with early error 31 Aug. Proven his worth prior. Place claims. | |
| 8 | 546113 | Gliding High | 8 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Winning run ended with Methven 3rd, but didn't have all the luck. In the mix. | |
| 9 | 691902 | Dawn To Dark | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Very brave 2nd to #3 at Ashburton. Reliable from a stand start. Has claims. | |
| 10 | 765076 | Wuhan | U1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Fair 6th at Methven after getting back. Similar may unfold here. Rough odds. | |
| 11 | 35X180 | Warloch | 1 | 10 | Wilson House(J) | Well beaten after tough run 08 Aug. Seeking shortcuts to get close late. | |
| 12 | 310120 | Mystery Beach | 2 | 10 | Blair Orange | No luck after early dash here 29 Aug. Loves stand starts though. Each way. | |
| 13 | 433X02 | Miki's Courage | 3 | 10 | John Dunn | Just caught by in-form rival 29 Aug. Back 10m here, but look for him late. | |
| Best Bets: Riptide (6), Miki's Courage (13), Mystic Magic (3), Mystery Beach (12) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mystery Beach (2-01.3), Warloch (2-02.4), Style Council (2-02.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 5
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CHRIS "GROCER" GRIFFIN MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE
$19,000, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R64, 1980m
For R51 to R64 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 261419 | The Coalman | 1 | Ft | Ricky May | Not bad after getting back 25 Jul. 6 weeks between runs. Combos from the ace. | |
| 2 | 938311 | Rustenburg | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Settled nicely into his work. Dangerous when left alone in front. Keep safe. | |
| 3 | 3158X6 | Bettor Be Sharp | 3 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Came to the end of it 29 Aug in first run since March. Can sneak into Top 3/4. | |
| 4 | 523369 | Miki Knows | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Failed to fire and some gear may not have suited him. Give another chance. | |
| 5 | 608X04 | Tokyo Rose | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Quick improvement in a week, with tidy 4th 05 Sep. Trifectas with right trip. | |
| 6 | 310470 | Got You Covered | 6 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Did it very tough 29 Aug. Taken on stronger fields, but needs confidence boost. | |
| 7 | 13313X | Bettors Anvil | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Cheeky 6th at 03 Sep trials. 3rd in the Sires Stakes final in May. Keep onside. | |
| 8 | 540X07 | Tempo Warrior | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Steady efforts in both starts back. Wide draw no help though. Tough ask. | |
| 9 | 451513 | Francent | 9 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Freshened since solid autumn/winter efforts. Good enough to feature despite draw | |
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| 10 | 80537X | Light Me Up | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Beat Wish Me Luck in last of 3 trials since autumn runs. Include in combos. | |
| Best Bets: Rustenburg (2), Bettors Anvil (7), Francent (9), Miki Knows (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bettors Anvil (1-54.8), Francent (1-55.0), Got You Covered (1-55.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Light Me Up - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 03/09/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-29.6, 800m: 56.9, 400m: 28.4, Margins: 1/2len, 1 len, 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bettors Anvil (7): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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WOODLANDS STUD SIRES' STAKES HARNESS 7000 (MOBILE PACE) (Listed)
$50,000, 3YO, 1980m
For 3-year-old pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 12 | Scrunch | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Game bid behind stablemate 05 Sep. Still learning but can place from the ace. | |
| 2 | 53X10 | Captain Cool | 2 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Didn't fire up in R38-45 company 29 Aug. Better draw, but seeking improvement. | |
| 3 | 0X1636 | Irish Dream | 3 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Copped a late check here 05 Sep. Cheeky 3rd to #10 here 22 Aug. Roughie. | |
| 4 | 1225X1 | Tact Teva | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Returned in style here 29 Aug. Plenty in reserve there too. In the mix. | |
| 5 | 146712 | Berrettini | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Continues to surprise and impress in mid-late August. Combos enhancer. | |
| 6 | 4117X4 | Spirit Downunder | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Big and bold 4th here 29 Aug behind Tact Teva. Tricky draw but could stun them. | |
| 7 | 1111 | She's Crunchy | 7 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Three stylish wins down south since debut win here in June. Deserved top pick. | |
| 8 | 6374X7 | Malakai | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Tried hard in his first run in 3 months. Draw makes this hard. Top 3/4 claims. | |
| 9 | 442X13 | Midnight Miki | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Gritty 3rd in strong 3YO field last week. Work to do here, but can play a part. | |
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| 10 | 138X81 | Crunch Time | 10 | Ft | Bob Butt | Overcame mid-race shuffle for 22 Aug win. Stalking commission from 2nd row. | |
| Best Bets: She's Crunchy (7), Midnight Miki (9), Tact Teva (4), Crunch Time (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Malakai (1-54.4), Midnight Miki (1-55.9), Crunch Time (1-56.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Captain Cool (2): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Midnight Miki to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa | |||||||
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- Race 7
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GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND HANDICAP TROT
$19,000, 3YO & OLDER R55 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R55 & faster 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 1444X8 | Mad Jack | 1 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Not much went to plan last week when well backed. Deeper field. Place best. | |
| 2 | 384519 | Cormoran Strike | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Not the worst 9th in the world 29 Aug. Good through the winter. Trifectas. | |
| 3 | 401982 | It's So Easy | 3 | Ft | Peter Davis | Grabbed in the shadows of the post last week. May fight for a long way here. | |
| 4 | 545421 | Brett's Mate | 4 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Steps up in grade after staunch win last week. Consistent type. First4 hopes. | |
| 5 | 005531 | Ti Amo Belle | 1 | 10 | |||
| 6 | 473821 | Bounce N Beyond | 2 | 10 | Tim Williams | Back to his slashing best with 29 Aug success. Alway had ability. Stick with him | |
| 7 | 5109X9 | Helloveamoment | U1 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Cuddled up on the markers last week, but offered little late. Happy to watch. | |
| 8 | 6X7284 | Gold Bullion | 1 | 20 | Bob Butt | Doing his best work late 29 Aug. Moves 15m closer too. Should be running on. | |
| 9 | 1830X4 | Tyron Eros | U1 | 20 | Blair Orange | Caught the eye when resuming last week. Strips fitter. Sure to have fans. | |
| 10 | 6X217X | Mighty Logan | 1 | 35 | John Dunn | Group 1 winner resuming. Beat #8 in 30 Jul trial & goes well fresh. Each way. | |
| Best Bets: Tyron Eros (9), Bounce N Beyond (6), Gold Bullion (8), Mighty Logan (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mighty Logan (2-02.2), Tyron Eros (2-02.4), Bounce N Beyond (2-03.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Mighty Logan - 1st of 6, NZ Metro, 30/07/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-29.4, 800m: 58.3, 400m: 28.1, Margins: 1/2 head, 7 1/2len, neck. | |||||||
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- Race 8
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WOODLANDS SECOND MARES' SPRING SPRINT (MOBILE PACE)
$25,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES UP TO & INCLUDING R80, 1980m
For up to & including R80 4yo-&-older pacing mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 601322 | Classie Linc | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Great 2nd in this grade 29 Aug. Race conditions give her the ace again. Combos. | |
| 2 | 321421 | Dynasty | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Tidy last 200m 03 Sep trials. Carving out a nice record. Quinellas/trifectas. | |
| 3 | 11669X | Wallflower | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Form faded out in early 2025. Midfield in 3 trials this time in. First4s best. | |
| 4 | 11322X | Seaside Rose | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | 2nd oin a similar grade here in May. Good 3rd in sole recent trial. Place hope. | |
| 5 | 111120 | Akatea | 5 | Ft | |||
| 6 | 4170X8 | Dance Till Dawn | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Didn't lose any fans with 29 Aug 8th. Very adaptable mare. Don't underestimate. | |
| 7 | 142X83 | Lakelsa | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Slashing 3rd when belatedly clear 29 Aug. Her best takes her very close in this. | |
| 8 | 364211 | Treacherous Baby | 8 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Her mojo is well and truly back. Beat the boys 05 Sep. Adds to the puzzle. | |
| 9 | 190X05 | Treacherous Gall | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Confidence-boosting 5th here 29 Aug. Awkward draw, but worth considering. | |
| Best Bets: Lakelsa (7), Treacherous Baby (8), Dance Till Dawn (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Seaside Rose (1-53.1), Treacherous Gall (1-54.6), Treacherous Baby (1-55.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Treacherous Baby to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa | |||||||
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- Race 9
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Sex (fillies and mares drawn inside colts, geldings and entires) using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 349324 | Longview Tui | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Thereabouts recently from a variety of draws. Gets the ace again. Place claims. | |
| 2 | 303235 | Crystal | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Baited the hook plenty of times for punters. Unlucky 20 Jun 5th. Stick with her. | |
| 3 | 94X442 | Vin's Deal | 3 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Had the run to suit at Ashburton, but good regardless. Worth a look again. | |
| 4 | 8342P2 | Sweet Espresso | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Had an excuse here 29 Aug & showed her worth last week. Adds to the puzzle. | |
| 5 | 23X753 | Miki Skipper | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Building nicely in three starts back. Likes to be near the speed. Can go close. | |
| 6 | 45620X | Beaudiene Always B | 6 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Has improved a little, judging by recent trials. Want right price here though. | |
| 7 | 3 | Swift Major | 7 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Impressive 3rd on debut & that form seems to have franked. Keep onside. | |
| 8 | 8324 | John Stewart | 8 | Ft | Ricky May | Earnest attempts in all four starts. May settle worse than midfield though. | |
| Best Bets: Crystal (2), Miki Skipper (5), Swift Major (7), Sweet Espresso (4) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Beaudiene Always B - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 03/09/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-31.9, 800m: 57.0, 400m: 29.0, Margins: 1 1/4len, 1/2len, 7 1/2len. | |||||||