Sha Tin Race 4

Hillwood Hcp (C2)

Prize Money: $629,032

HONG LOK GOLF (5) has won his last 2 starts by a narrow margin but has shown a lot of grit in doing so. He is trying a mile for the first time, but is bred not to have a problem seeing out that trip. He is venturing into new territory as far as a rise in class goes, but drops 5kg and the hat-trick beckons. STEPS AHEAD (4) likes to race on the pace and showed some good determination when fighting on gamely to finish runner-up by a nose here 2 weeks ago over 1800m. He drops back to a mile and should be in this for a long way. MICKLEY (3) has been hard to catch lately, but he is better than that and is having his first run in 6 weeks. He has had a couple of tune-up trials, and this time he has Zac Purton in the saddle, which can make all the difference. Don't risk him. ENCOUNTERED (1) has been disappointing for some time and has been back to the trials since his last start 8 weeks ago. He is capable on his day, so include in all combinations to be safe.
  • Distance: 1600m
  • Class: RST100-75, C2
  • Track: Good
  • Weather: Fine
  • Surface: Turf

Rail Position: Out 4.5m

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2A S Cruz
  • The Golden Scenery (3) 1709057767
  • Trainer: A S Cruz (Hong Kong)
  • Jockey: Brenton Avdulla
  • Weight: 58.5kg
  • Prize Money: $3,169,609
  • Win / Place: 14% / 37%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: DEEP FIELD (AUS)

Dam: SAGA'S GIFT (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Real Saga

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Rating

Stats
Career
54: 8-6-6
Distance
13: 1-1-1
Trk/Dst
12: 1-1-1
Track
49: 6-6-5
Season
6: 0-0-0
1st Up
6: 2-1-1
2nd Up
6: 1-1-2
3rd Up
5: 1-1-0
4th Up
4: 1-0-0
Metro
52: 7-6-5
Non-Metro
2: 1-0-1
Turf
54: 8-6-6
Good
51: 7-6-6
Soft
3: 1-0-0
Firm
1: 0-0-0
Clockwise
54: 8-6-6
Handicap Rating
90
Jockey Stats
Horse
12: 2-1-0
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 - 1800m

Comments
At the latest run ran last of 7 at this track on April 6 over 1600m, 4 len behind Voyage Samurai carrying 57.5kg at $9.10. Before that 6th of 9 at this track on March 15 over 1600m, 7 len behind Sunlight Power with 56kg at $14. Looks tested against this line-up.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedLast 400mMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
7th of 76/4/25Sha Tin1600mRST100-801Hugh Bowman57.5kgGood1:34.7860.8 km/h0:22.423.8L5-5$9.1022$640,657-

1. Voyage Samurai

2. Helene Feeling

3. Winning Dragon

6th of 915/3/25Sha Tin1600mRST105-803Angus Chung56kgGY1:35.0860.6 km/h0:23.697.5L6-7$1417$636,735-

1. Sunlight Power

2. Voyage Samurai

3. Awesome Fluke

7th of 926/2/25Happy Valley1650mRST110-859Brenton Avdulla57.5kgGood1:39.0160.0 km/h0:23.14.0L3-2$1210$841,942-

1. Moments In Time

2. Helene Feeling

3. C P Brave

7th of 1416/2/25Sha Tin1600mRST100-8013Brenton Avdulla61kgGood Firm1:33.5961.5 km/h0:22.913.0L12-13$6521$644,628-

1. Johannes Brahms

2. Speed Dragon

3. Sunlight Power

5th of 826/1/25Sha Tin1600mRST100-756Brenton Avdulla61kgGood1:34.6460.9 km/h0:23.552.5L6-2$3318$647,303$22,656

1. Sunlight Power

2. Yellowfin

3. Karma

11th of 128/1/25Happy Valley1800mG3 OPEN8Alexis Pouchin57.5kgGood1:49.1959.3 km/h0:23.893.0L4-4$4731$871,369-

1. Helene Feeling

2. Happy Together

3. La City Blanche

31 Day Freshen-Up
3John Size
  • Mickley (6) x410645008
  • Trainer: John Size (Sha Tin)
  • Jockey: Zac Purton
  • Weight: 56kg
  • Prize Money: $525,419
  • Win / Place: 28% / 35%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SOLDIER'S CALL (GB)

Dam: PARLE MOI (USA)

Dam's Sire: Giant's Causeway

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Rating

Stats
Career
14: 4-0-1
Distance
6: 2-0-0
Trk/Dst
5: 1-0-0
Track
9: 1-0-0
Season
7: 0-0-0
1st Up
4: 2-0-0
2nd Up
3: 2-0-1
3rd Up
1: 0-0-0
4th Up
1: 0-0-0
Metro
12: 3-0-0
Non-Metro
2: 1-0-1
Turf
12: 3-0-1
Good
12: 3-0-1
Synthetic
2: 1-0-0
Clockwise
11: 3-0-0
Anti-Clockwise
3: 1-0-1
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

1600m - 2000m

Comments
Useful type. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start 8th of 14 at this track Hong Kong Derby on March 23 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Cap Ferrat with 57kg at $23. The start before that ran last of 14 at this track Hong Kong Classic Cup on March 2 over 1800m, 8 len behind Rubylot with 57kg at $18. Terrific chance to find winning form.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedLast 400mMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
5th of 1025/4/25Conghua1200mTrial10C M Thabana-Good1:11.5360.4 km/h-1.5L10-9----

1. Keefy

2. Top Gun

3. Infinite Resolve

4th of 711/4/25Conghua1200mTrial4C M Thabana-Good1:10.3961.4 km/h-1.75L4-4----

1. Soleil Fighter

2. Mask Rider

3. Excellence Value

8th of 1423/3/25Sha Tin2000mOPEN3Ryan Moore57kgGood Firm2:00.6759.7 km/h0:22.382.3L7-8$2321$5,306,122-

1. Cap Ferrat

2. My Wish

3. Packing Angel

14th of 142/3/25Sha Tin1800mOPEN5Ryan Moore57kgGood Firm1:46.2961.0 km/h0:23.18.5L10-11$1814$2,680,412-

1. Rubylot

2. My Wish

3. Johannes Brahms

10th of 1416/2/25Sha Tin1600mRST100-8014A Hamelin55.5kgGood Firm1:33.5961.5 km/h0:22.913.8L14-14$6.2016$644,628-

1. Johannes Brahms

2. Speed Dragon

3. Sunlight Power

5th of 1431/1/25Sha Tin1600mOPEN13Hugh Bowman57kgGood1:33.9861.3 km/h0:22.721.5L14-11$1012$2,697,095$94,398

1. My Wish

2. Divano

3. Packing Hermod

4K W Lui
  • Steps Ahead (7) 1x12201592
  • Trainer: K W Lui (Hong Kong)
  • Jockey: Luke Ferraris
  • Weight: 56kg
  • Prize Money: $1,113,101
  • Win / Place: 25% / 75%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: WRITTEN BY (AUS)

Dam: AVOCADO (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Snitzel

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Rating

Stats
Career
12: 3-5-1
Distance
2: 0-1-0
Trk/Dst
2: 0-1-0
Track
12: 3-5-1
Season
6: 1-2-0
1st Up
2: 1-1-0
2nd Up
2: 0-2-0
3rd Up
2: 0-1-1
4th Up
2: 1-0-0
Metro
12: 3-5-1
Turf
12: 3-5-1
Good
12: 3-5-1
Firm
3: 1-1-0
Clockwise
12: 3-5-1
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

1600m - 2000m

Comments
Useful type. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on April 20 over 1800m, nose behind Californiatotality carrying 53.5kg at $6.50. The race before that got back early 9th of 14 at this track Hong Kong Derby on March 23 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Cap Ferrat carrying 57kg at $82. Shapes as a key runner.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedLast 400mMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
2nd of 1120/4/25Sha Tin1800mRST100-7510Lyle Hewitson53.5kgGood Firm1:45.8461.2 km/h0:22.590.1L3-3$6.5028$640,657$140,945

1. Californiatotality

2. Steps Ahead

3. Pray For Mir

2nd of 710/4/25Sha Tin1200mTrial6Lyle Hewitson-Good1:09.9861.7 km/h-0.1L3-3----

1. Talents Ambition

2. Steps Ahead

3. Master Champion

9th of 1423/3/25Sha Tin2000mOPEN13Lyle Hewitson57kgGood Firm2:00.6759.7 km/h0:22.382.5L13-12$8221$5,306,122-

1. Cap Ferrat

2. My Wish

3. Packing Angel

5th of 142/3/25Sha Tin1800mOPEN6Lyle Hewitson57kgGood Firm1:46.2961.0 km/h0:23.13.0L6-7$3814$2,680,412$93,814

1. Rubylot

2. My Wish

3. Johannes Brahms

1st of 1416/2/25Sha Tin1800mRST80-608Andrea Atzeni59kgGood Firm1:46.9560.6 km/h0:23.040.3L3-2$5.5035$423,554$241,426

1. Steps Ahead

2. Lo Rider

3. Liveandletlive

35 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 94/2/25Sha Tin1200mTrial2Lyle Hewitson-Good1:11.0860.8 km/h-3L4-4----

1. Swift Ascend

2. Super Express

3. Written Casa

5W Y So
  • Hong Lok Golf (5) 11211
  • Trainer: W Y So (Hong Kong)
  • Jockey: Harry Bentley
  • Weight: 55kg
  • Prize Money: $787,738
  • Win / Place: 80% / 100%
Jockey / Horse Combo
Track Specialist
Strong Form on Good

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: GRUNT (NZ)

Dam: SKY ISLAND (IRE)

Dam's Sire: High Chaparral

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Rating

Stats
Career
5: 4-1-0
Track
5: 4-1-0
Season
4: 3-1-0
1st Up
1: 1-0-0
2nd Up
1: 1-0-0
3rd Up
1: 0-1-0
4th Up
1: 1-0-0
Metro
5: 4-1-0
Turf
5: 4-1-0
Good
5: 4-1-0
Clockwise
5: 4-1-0
Handicap Rating
82
Jockey Stats
Horse
5: 4-1-0
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

1200m - 1400m

Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by a head at this track April 13 over 1400m defeating Light Years Charm with 60kg at $4.80. The start before that won by a neck at this track March 15 over 1400m defeating Sky Jewellery with 56kg at $4.70. Racing well and should prove hard to beat again.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedLast 400mMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
1st of 1413/4/25Sha Tin1400mRST80-605Harry Bentley60kgGood1:21.1962.1 km/h0:23.290.2L4-6$4.8029$381,930$217,700

1. Hong Lok Golf

2. Light Years Charm

3. Endeared

3rd of 63/4/25Sha Tin1200mTrial5Harry Bentley-Good1:11.6760.3 km/h-1.75L1-2----

1. Taj Dragon

2. Beauty Waves

3. Hong Lok Golf

1st of 1215/3/25Sha Tin1400mRST80-603Harry Bentley56kgGY1:22.8060.9 km/h0:23.010.3L1-1$4.7034$379,592$216,367

1. Hong Lok Golf

2. Sky Jewellery

3. Sky Trust

34 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 84/3/25Sha Tin1200mTrial7Harry Bentley-Good1:09.7761.9 km/h-3.25L7-7----

1. Dream Winner

2. Circuit Jolly

3. Dragon Air Force

2nd of 129/2/25Sha Tin1200mRST80-606Harry Bentley56kgGood1:09.3162.3 km/h0:22.860.3L5-6$2.20f35$384,298$84,545

1. Righteous Arion

2. Hong Lok Golf

3. Blazing Wind

35 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 125/1/25Sha Tin1200mRST60-409Harry Bentley61kgGood1:09.2762.4 km/h0:23.120.8L9-8$4.5042$242,739$138,361

1. Hong Lok Golf

2. King Oberon

3. Loving Vibes

42 Day Freshen-Up
6Mark Newnham
  • Snowfield (2) 311111x64
  • Trainer: Mark Newnham (Sha Tin)
  • Jockey: Matthew Poon
  • Weight: 55kg
  • Prize Money: $96,977
  • Win / Place: 62% / 75%
Strong Form on Good

3 yo Chestnut Filly

Sire: SETEMBRO CHOVE (BRZ)

Dam: GALANG (BRZ)

Dam's Sire: Amigoni

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Rating

Stats
Career
8: 5-0-1
Distance
2: 1-0-0
Trk/Dst
1: 0-0-0
Track
2: 0-0-0
Season
2: 0-0-0
1st Up
2: 0-0-1
2nd Up
2: 1-0-0
3rd Up
1: 1-0-0
4th Up
1: 1-0-0
Metro
7: 4-0-1
Non-Metro
1: 1-0-0
Turf
8: 5-0-1
Good
5: 3-0-0
Soft
1: 0-0-1
Heavy
2: 2-0-0
Clockwise
2: 0-0-0
Anti-Clockwise
6: 5-0-1
Handicap Rating
82
Jockey Stats
Horse
2: 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

1400m - 1600m

Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track on March 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Packing Hermod carrying 53kg at $29. Second run from a spell eased back early on 4th of 7 at this track on April 6 over 1600m, 2 len behind Voyage Samurai with 53kg at $21. May need one more.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedLast 400mMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
4th of 924/4/25Sha Tin1200mTrial5Matthew Poon-Good1:10.6561.1 km/h-2L6-7----

1. One More

2. King Of Dubai

3. Packing Hermod

4th of 76/4/25Sha Tin1600mRST100-807Matthew Poon53kgGood1:34.7860.8 km/h0:22.422.0L6-6$2114$640,657$38,439

1. Voyage Samurai

2. Helene Feeling

3. Winning Dragon

6th of 823/3/25Sha Tin1400mRST100-803Matthew Poon53kgGood Firm1:19.9263.1 km/h0:22.866.3L7-7$29273$579,592-

1. Packing Hermod

2. Young Champion

3. Divano

273 Day Spell
5th of 1011/3/25Sha Tin1200mTrial10Matthew Poon-Good1:10.3161.4 km/h-5L10-10----

1. Magnifique

2. G Liner

3. Invincible Ibis

1st of 923/6/24Gavea1600mG1 STK CF 24Valmir Fontoura Da Rocha56kgGood1:33.3361.7 km/h-1.5L-$2.80f37$40,406$24,488

1. Snowfield, Oryx

2. Olympic Orkut

3. Vitruvian

37 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 417/5/24Cidade Jardim1500mG1 STK 21V Rocha56kgGood1:26.5462.4 km/h-3.8L-$2.20f27$20,096$12,179

1. Snowfield, Oryx

2. Rafa Do Iguassu

3. Opazo

7F C Lor
  • Flamingo Trillion (1) 91x2258595
  • Trainer: F C Lor (Hong Kong)
  • Jockey: Alexis Badel
  • Weight: 54.5kg
  • Prize Money: $1,499,834
  • Win / Place: 20% / 44%

5 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: WANDJINA (AUS)

Dam: DOUBLE DEE (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Dubleo

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Rating

Stats
Career
25: 5-4-2
Distance
8: 0-4-0
Trk/Dst
4: 0-2-0
Track
14: 2-2-1
Season
4: 0-0-0
1st Up
3: 0-1-0
2nd Up
3: 0-1-0
3rd Up
3: 0-0-0
4th Up
3: 1-1-0
Metro
25: 5-4-2
Turf
24: 5-4-2
Good
23: 4-4-2
Soft
1: 1-0-0
Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Clockwise
25: 5-4-2
Handicap Rating
81
Jockey Stats
Horse
2: 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

1650m - 1800m

Gear Changes

cheekpieces again.

Comments
Useful type. Comes off a 39 day let-up. Last start 5th of 14 at Sha Tin All Weather on March 26 over 1650m, 1.5 len behind Telecom Fighters carrying 60kg at $14. The start before that 9th of 12 at Happy Valley on February 19 over 1800m, 6 len behind Fallon with 61kg at $21. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedLast 400mMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
4th of 922/4/25Sha Tin1200mTrial4Derek Leung-Good1:11.1260.7 km/h-4.25L3-3----

1. Winning Ovation

2. Dazzling Fit

3. Aurora Lady

5th of 1426/3/25Sha Tin1650mRST85-602Derek Leung60kgGood1:38.3360.4 km/h0:23.391.5L3-4$1435$418,367$14,643

1. Telecom Fighters

2. Never Peter Out

3. Lucky Touch

35 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 513/3/25Conghua Aw1200mTrial1Z Zuriman-Good1:11.1160.8 km/h-0.5L2-2----

1. Luck Is Back

2. Flamingo Trillion

3. Savvy Warrior

9th of 1219/2/25Happy Valley1800mRST85-609Andrea Atzeni61kgGood1:48.2459.9 km/h0:24.156.3L4-5$2114$423,554-

1. Fallon

2. Charity Gain

3. Star Mac

5th of 85/2/25Happy Valley1650mRST100-802Alex Badel54.5kgGood1:39.7059.6 km/h0:23.391.8L2-2$5.6028$644,628$22,562

1. Mr Ascendency

2. Telecom Fighters

3. Helene Feeling

8th of 128/1/25Happy Valley1800mG3 OPEN2Derek Leung53kgGood1:49.1959.3 km/h0:23.892.5L1-2$5.3035$871,369-

1. Helene Feeling

2. Happy Together

3. La City Blanche

35 Day Freshen-Up
8W K Mo
  • Pray For Mir (4) 0187292253
  • Trainer: W K Mo (Hong Kong)
  • Jockey: Andrea Atzeni
  • Weight: 54kg
  • Prize Money: $727,313
  • Win / Place: 20% / 53%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: JUSTIFY (USA)

Dam: FORMALITY (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Fastnet Rock

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Rating

Stats
Career
15: 3-4-1
Distance
7: 1-1-0
Trk/Dst
6: 1-1-0
Track
12: 1-4-1
Season
5: 0-2-1
1st Up
3: 1-0-0
2nd Up
3: 2-1-0
3rd Up
2: 0-0-0
4th Up
1: 0-0-0
Metro
13: 1-4-1
Non-Metro
2: 2-0-0
Turf
15: 3-4-1
Good
14: 3-4-1
Soft
1: 0-0-0
Firm
2: 0-0-0
Clockwise
15: 3-4-1
Handicap Rating
80
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

1650m - 2000m

Comments
Useful type. Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 11 at this track on April 20 over 1800m, nose behind Californiatotality carrying 52kg at $13. Before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 5th of 14 at this track on March 23 over 1800m, 4 len behind Packing Turbine carrying 57kg at $9.90. Has been racing well. One to consider.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedLast 400mMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 1120/4/25Sha Tin1800mRST100-7511Matthew Chadwick52kgGood Firm1:45.8461.2 km/h0:22.590.1L2-1$1328$640,657$73,676

1. Californiatotality

2. Steps Ahead

3. Pray For Mir

5th of 1423/3/25Sha Tin1800mRST85-6012Matthew Chadwick57kgGood Firm1:46.2461.0 km/h0:23.344.3L1-1$9.9021$418,367$14,643

1. Packing Turbine

2. Enthralled

3. Winning Gold

2nd of 122/3/25Sha Tin2000mRST80-603Matthew Chadwick58kgGood Firm2:01.8059.1 km/h0:230.3L1-2$4.5021$422,680$92,990

1. Enthralled

2. Pray For Mir

3. Sharpen Bright

2nd of 149/2/25Sha Tin1800mRST85-6011Matthew Chadwick57.5kgGood1:46.8160.7 km/h0:24.360.8L1-1$2225$423,554$93,182

1. Californiatotality

2. Pray For Mir

3. Packing Turbine

2nd of 928/1/25Sha Tin1200mTrial6Matthew Chadwick-Good1:09.4162.2 km/h-0.2L1-1----

1. Self Improvement

2. Pray For Mir

3. Monta Frutta

9th of 1215/1/25Happy Valley1650mRST80-603Zac Purton58kgGood1:39.5759.7 km/h0:23.76.0L3-3$4.2038$425,311-

1. Definitive

2. Soleil Fighter

3. Beato

38 Day Freshen-Up
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