Fakenham Races & Results Tomform Monday 1st April 2024
There were 66 Races on Monday 1st April 2024 across 9 meetings. There was 8 races at Huntingdon, 7 races at Kempton, 8 races at Cork, 7 races at Redcar, 6 races at Fakenham, 7 races at Plumpton, 7 races at Chepstow, 8 races at Fairyhouse, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Monday 1st April 2024
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(3) Camarrate 11/10, Fairly useful AW Flat winner for Grant Tuer and clearly derived plenty from his opening effort over hurdles when second of 5 at Kelso a month ago, clear of the rest. Drying ground in his favour and there's more to come. Flat scorer; clear promise in two races over hurdles; one of the main contenders.
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2nd (2) (10/3 +26%) Blue Universe
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(2) Blue Universe 10/3, Fair winner on the Flat and has shown ability over hurdles, for all his opening fourth came in a muddling contest and he hasn't been able to match that form twice since. Still firmly in the mix at this level. Flat winner; consistent in three attempts over hurdles; leading player dropped in grade.
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3rd (1) (11/1 +21%) Alain
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(1) Alain 11/1, Manatee gelding. Half-brother to French 1¼m/10.5f winner A Special Line. Dam 7f winner in Germany. Too green to show anything starting out at Chepstow in January. Achieved nothing in heavy-ground event on debut; may do better on faster surface.
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4th (4) (11/1 -10%) Ikigai Star
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(4) Ikigai Star 11/1, Fairly useful maiden on Flat, stays 1½m. Sold from Joseph Patrick O'Brien 25,000 gns and gelded ahead of this hurdles debut at a very realistic level. 0-6 on Flat for Joseph O'Brien; sold for 25,000gns and gelded since last run.
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5th (8) (16/1 -14%) Illucidate
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16/1(-14%)
(8) Illucidate 16/1, Fair ex-French Flat winner who came in third of 4 in juvenile hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, heavy) on hurdles debut in January. Heavy defeat at Hereford since and he's subsequently had a breathing op. Flat winner in France; needs to improve on her two hurdles efforts.
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6th (5) (28/1 -40%) Sir Cilia
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(5) Sir Cilia 28/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Hurdles efforts not devoid of promise but he's probably one for handicaps. Modest fifth in both attempts over hurdles, latest over C&D.
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|PU| (6) (9/2 -125%) Star Player
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(6) Star Player 9/2, Closely related to smart hurdler/useful chaser Stratum (2m-25f winner, by Dansili). Fairly useful on Flat, stays 1m, winless in 2023. Has left Kevin Philippart de Foy and had breathing operation. Market check vital. Flat form suggests he'll be suited by this sharp scenario on stable/hurdles debut.
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|PU| (9) (200/1 -203%) Raincloud
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(9) Raincloud 200/1, Dam half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (2m winner) Pillar of Hercules. Poor maiden on Flat. Hurdles debutante who holds poor claims on Flat form.
13:27 Fakenham Maiden Hurdle
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Blue Universe will doubtless be popular with punters after a couple of creditable efforts in warmer races at Sandown, but this will be no penalty kick and it may pay to side with IKIGAI STAR. The son of Sea The Stars was a useful Flat performer for Joseph O'Brien and judging by the pick of his efforts in that sphere, there is definitely hope that he can win a race of this nature. It may be a long final furlong for supporters of Camarrate, who has the ability to get competitive but has yet to fully prove he stays.
There should be plenty more to come from CAMARRATE over hurdles given his Flat ability and this looks a good opening for him. Newcomers to this sphere Star Player and Ikigai Star could be the main dangers.
Class-dropper BLUE UNIVERSE is the pick on hurdles form. Camarrate and Star Player look the biggest dangers.
(5) Vision Of Hope 16/5, Recorded narrow successes at Huntingdon and Market Rasen for James Owen last summer. In reasonable form on AW Flat for new yard this year and has dipped back to only 1 lb above her last successful mark now back hurdling. Two 2m handicap hurdle wins but suspect finisher in latest 3 attempts; raced on AW of late.
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(3) (7/2 +0%) Glance At Me
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(3) Glance At Me 7/2, Won 2m handicaps at Lingfield and Plumpton last spring. Pulled up back from a break on Boxing Day but quickly returned to form when runner-up back at Plumpton in January. Has run well here before. Two 2m wins in 2023; not especially progressive but has C&D form and shouldn't be far away.
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(7) (4/1 +75%) Bleue Verte
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(7) Bleue Verte 4/1, Shaped better than the result when fifth of 15 on her 19.5f Hereford handicap hurdle debut in January but weakened quickly at Catterick the following month (had wind op since). Keen goer so this sharp 2m could help. Had few chances; not yet proved stamina and pulled up on handicap debut; had wind op since.
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(4) (13/2 +19%) Sawpit Sienna
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(4) Sawpit Sienna 13/2, Proved at least as good as ever when successful in 13-runner mares' handicap at Taunton (for second consecutive season) in January but tailed off when falling next time and remote third at Wincanton since. Has a bit to prove all of a sudden. Two course wins at 2m4f but beaten when falling two starts ago and well below best latest.
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(1) (7/1 -75%) Billams Legacy
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(1) Billams Legacy 7/1, Bumper winner who has often proved a bit headstrong for her own good over hurdles but she did go very close in novice company at Catterick (2m, soft) when last seen in December 2022. This sharp test could suit now handicapping but the 15-month absence has to be a slight worry. Possibilities on best hurdle form now handicapping after an absence; market helpful.
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(2) (7/1 -100%) Omaha Wish
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(2) Omaha Wish 7/1, Point winner and in the frame in novice hurdles at Bangor and Hereford this term. Potential improver for her top stable now handicapping after a break. Won Irish point; shaped quite nicely in bumper and over hurdles; handicaps more suitable.
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(6) (11/1 -340%) Rebel Angel
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(6) Rebel Angel 11/1, Fair 5-time Flat winner who has been well held in 3 qualifying runs over hurdles this winter but no surprise were she to prove a different proposition in handicaps. Market confidence would look significant with first-time cheekpieces added to a refitted tongue strap. Six Flat wins in 2023, on AW and turf in France; low mark now handicap hurdling.
13:57 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)
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BILLAMS LEGACY clearly benefited from wind surgery when finishing an excellent second at Catterick in December 2022, pulling clear with the winner, and off what looks a workable mark on her handicap debut, she should take some stopping, despite the absence. The lightly-raced Omaha Wish represents title-seeking Dan Skelton and there is no doubt she will be primed to strike on her first foray into handicap company. Glance At Me completes the shortlist after a creditable second off this mark at Plumpton.
A chance is taken on REBEL ANGEL who should have scope off this opening hurdle mark judged on her Flat ability. David Pipe has his team in form and confidence in this 4-y-os chance would increase should the betting vibes be strong. Omaha Wish is another handicap newcomer in good hands and is second choice ahead of the more-established Glance At Me.
Rebel Angel and OMAHA WISH are interesting now they go handicapping while Billams Legacy is also considered despite the absence.
(1) Jerrash 8/13, Good Fontwell chasing second in first-time blinkers but only third of 4 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (25f, soft) 21 days ago. Back chasing and sets a good standard lowered in grade. This seems a good opportunity, with all of his modest rivals out of the weights.
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(2) (5/2 -11%) Ingennio
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(2) Ingennio 5/2, Went backwards from his chasing bow when only fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Huntingdon (16.5f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Up in trip. Worth another chance. Still a maiden but is one of the main players, despite being 4lb out of weights.
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(3) (11/2 -22%) Shortcross Storm
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(3) Shortcross Storm 11/2, Scored over fences at Newton Abbot last May but off 7 months since pulled up over hurdles there last time. Back chasing with more required. Far from consistent over the last two years; nearly a stone out of the handicap.
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(4) (66/1 -230%) Torrent Des Mottes
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(4) Torrent Des Mottes 66/1, It's now 19 runs since last win in 2021 and he came in last of 7 in handicap chase (50/1) at Huntingdon (16.5f, heavy) 15 days ago. Others appeal more. 13yo who has shown little in two runs this term; 24lb out of the weights.
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(5) (100/1 -300%) Fast Deal
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(5) Fast Deal 100/1, Remains a maiden after 18 runs. 150/1, last on the Flat at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 35 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. Longstanding maiden; 30lb out of the handicap.
14:32 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 4)
21f Race Class Flow
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JERRASH's official rating continues to slide and after a subdued effort over timber at Plumpton, this looks to be a good opportunity for him to return to the winner's enclosure back over the larger obstacles. Ingennio disappointed when down the field over an extended 2m at Huntingdon last week but while he comes with risks attached, stepping up in trip on his second start since undergoing a breathing operation can help him give the selection something to think about. Shortcross Storm completes the shortlist, but inconsistency continues to be the main concern with him.
A weak seller in which JERRASH is the only one in the handicap proper here and hard to oppose reverted to fences. Ingennio appeals as the one to chase home Gary Moore's 7-y-o ahead of Shortcross Storm.
Switched to a selling handicap, JERRASH (nap) can prove too good for his modest opponents. Ingennio looks the only realistic threat.
(1) Up For Parol Evens, Three-time hurdle winner who was third in the 2023 Lanzarote at Kempton. Ran well having got a soft lead at Chepstow last time and solid claims down in grade and back up in trip. Smart handicapper at best; mixed this winter but down in class and eased in weights.
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(5) (3/1 -20%) Sambezi
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(5) Sambezi 3/1, Resumed winning ways with a dominant display in a Worcester handicap hurdle over this trip in May. Good second to a thriving rival at Plumpton 7 weeks ago and can go well. Two wins at about 2m4f last spring; below best this winter but tough task latest.
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(4) (13/2 -117%) Charlie's Glance
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(4) Charlie's Glance 13/2, Fair winning hurdler who scored in good style in 2m Huntingdon novice handicap chase when last seen 13 months ago. Absent and had another breathing operation since. Risky over this trip. Won last 2 completions at 2m, over hurdles and fences; stays 2m3f; off since February 2023.
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(2) (10/1 +17%) Eclair De Beaufeu
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(2) Eclair De Beaufeu 10/1, Long time since his second in the 2020 Grand Annual for Gordon Elliott and he was badly out of form when last seen 6 months ago. Stamina to prove and tricky to fancy for another new yard. 2-29 over hurdles in Ireland; lacks recent run and probably needs weight off his back.
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(3) (12/1 -140%) Gaelik Coast
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12/1(-140%)
(3) Gaelik Coast 12/1, Mixed record recently but claims on his Doncaster third in December and has fallen to a career-low mark in the meantime. Blinkers back on. Chase winner on sole course start; well handicapped but current form is a query.
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(6) (40/1 -60%) Equus Millar
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(6) Equus Millar 40/1, Looks regressive, going off at massive odds and showing nothing when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f, soft) on return from over a year off in January. Tongue tie goes on. Multiple hurdle chase winner but pulled up on return from absence in January; 9lb wrong.
15:07 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
20f Race Class Flow
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SAMBEZI was well held when second at Plumpton last time, but a reproduction of that effort may still be good enough to take this contest. Up For Parol struggled in the Lanzarote two starts ago, but his efforts either side of that suggest that he could make the frame. Charlie's Glance should not be underestimated on his return to action.
UP FOR PAROL could be the way to go back up in trip after a better showing at Chepstow. Sambezi might be the danger in a tricky contest.
None of the runners are solid but CHARLIE'S GLANCE still has potential and he runs off the same mark as his chase win last February.
(5) Cloudy Wednesday 5/2, Generally held his form well during a busy period in first half of last year, bagging handicap chases here (21.2f) and Huntingdon. Below form first 2 starts after a break but back to form when going close at latter course last week. Big shout off same mark. Course winner last year and back in good form with close second at Huntingdon last week.
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(6) (7/2 +50%) Via Dante
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(6) Via Dante 7/2, Little impact in varied events over hurdles but surely would have won but for departing late (in control when falling 2 out) at Newton Abbot last spring. Failed to perform to the same level on return at Market Rasen (23.9f, good to soft) and took little interest at Chepstow (heavy) since. Ran well on Boxing Day, after a layoff, but was in very poor form at Chepstow in January.
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(1) (4/1 +0%) Conceroe
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4/1(+0%)
(1) Conceroe 4/1, Off the mark over fences at the second attempt when landing a weak 5-runner event over 21f here in November 2022. Off 15 months subsequently and proved all the better for return when second of 4 in handicap chase at this course (29.1f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Respected off same mark. Ran big race in defeat here last month, his second start after a long absence; respected.
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(2) (9/2 -13%) Steal My Sunshine
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9/2(-13%)
(2) Steal My Sunshine 9/2, Has improved since the cheekpieces went on, building on Uttoxeter breakthrough success in May when following up at Worcester (2½m, soft) on return. Failed to kick on after and now goes chasing. Dual hurdle winner in 2023; flopped last time but makes chasing debut from workable mark.
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(8) (9/1 +64%) Noah's Light
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9/1(+64%)
(8) Noah's Light 9/1, Hasn't shown much in 9 runs in this sphere so easy to look elsewhere from out of the handicap. Has struggled in low-grade handicap chases this season and is 7lb wrong here.
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(4) (14/1 -56%) Conceal
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14/1(-56%)
(4) Conceal 14/1, Won at Uttoxeter in autumn 2022 but more lows than highs since, remote fourth of 8 at Southwell when last seen in September. Has very mixed record over fences and was out of form when last seen last summer.
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(3) (40/1 -233%) Call Off The Dogs
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40/1(-233%)
(3) Call Off The Dogs 40/1, Career best when winning 5-runner handicap chase at Plumpton (25.7f, good, 6/5) but showed nothing both starts this season after 2 years off. Blinkered first time. Pulled up on both outings since very long absence; needs to prove he retains ability.
15:42 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 5)
24f Race Class Flow
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CLOUDY WEDNESDAY was only beaten a neck into second over 2m4f at Huntingdon a week ago and the eight-year-old merits the utmost respect off the same mark here. Conceroe also filled the runner-up position on his most recent outing, over 3m5f at this venue, and he could prove to be the main threat, although Vetoncall showed more last time and cannot be discounted.
CLOUDY WEDNESDAY looked back to his best when edged out only by an unexposed sort at Huntingdon last week so can resume winning ways off the same mark. Low-mileage veteran Vetoncall stepped up on his return when fourth at Chepstow and rates the main threat back on his winning mark, with Conceroe best of the others.
Course winners VETONCALL, Conceroe and Cloudy Wednesday have all recently returned to form. The first-named is selected.
(4) Star Walking 10/11, €26,000 3-y-o, £115,000 4-y-o, Jukebox Jury mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chaser Uptown Harry and fair hurdler/chaser Dont Kick Nor Bite, stayed 25f. Dam unraced. Successful sole outing in Irish points (Nov 2023). Leading claims. Sold for £115,000 after Irish point win; has potential and warrants respect.
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(5) (10/3 +52%) Briery Bee
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(5) Briery Bee 10/3, Dartmouth filly. Dam useful hurdle/chase winner at around 2½m. Stable can get one ready on debut, so worth monitoring in the betting. First foal of a bumper/jumps winner for these connections; shortlisted.
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(2) (11/2 -144%) Jazzmina Queen
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11/2(-144%)
(2) Jazzmina Queen 11/2, Jack Hobbs mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler Dorisa Queen. Highly respected on debut, particularly if the market speaks in her favour. Bred to do well in bumpers and looks an interesting newcomer.
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(6) (9/1 +44%) Chattamento
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9/1(+44%)
(6) Chattamento 9/1, Out of a winning hurdler and looked in need of experience when mid-field at Newbury first time out. Off 103 days since and expected to take a step forward. Attracted support at Newbury and is evidently thought capable of better.
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(1) (18/1 -29%) Dropitlikeitshot
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18/1(-29%)
(1) Dropitlikeitshot 18/1, Promise on debut but failed to back it up at Lingfield 112 days ago. Has a bit to prove but could feature if she's back on track. Both starts on Polytrack at Lingfield, better effort when fourth on debut.
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(3) (28/1 -75%) Red Panda
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28/1(-75%)
(3) Red Panda 28/1, Sir Percy filly who offered little when well held in bumper at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) 126 days ago. Hard to fancy. Nicely bred but was beaten long way at Ludlow in November.
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(7) (50/1 -213%) Cyclonic
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50/1(-213%)
(7) Cyclonic 50/1, From a reasonable family but only a hint of ability when sixth at Sedgefield on debut 20 days ago. Will need to have learned plenty from that. Only sixth of seven at Sedgefield; others preferred.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
STAR WALKING was impressive between the flags in Ireland a few months ago and it would be no surprise to see Harry Fry's mare, who cost 115,000 pounds subsequently, make a successful debut under Rules. Jazzmina Queen is related to plenty of winners and has to be of interest on her racecourse bow, while Briery Bee and Dropitlikeitshot are next best.
STAR WALKING won her only start in points and has Brian Hughes booked for this Rules debut in what doesn't look a strong race on paper, so she's an obvious choice. Jazzmina Queen is in good hands and makes some appeal on pedigree, so she looks the main threat ahead of fellow newcomer Briery Bee.
Irish point winner STAR WALKING is first choice, ahead of the attractively bred newcomers Jazzmina Queen and Briery Bee.
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