Auteuil Race 5

Varaville Hurdle

Prize Money: $86,587

The well-bred GOUJON BLEU (4) debuted with a 1.25L second over 3500m at Pau. Selected to make amends for an early fall at the same venue subsequently. SILVER LASER (2) has won both previous starts including by 14L competing in a 3500m event at Pau on his hurdling debut. Rates a major threat. METRONOME D'AINAY (9) debuted with a promising 8.75L third competing in a 3500m hurdle at Pau. Strong prospects. A full-brother to the G1-placed Impressive FRENCH LOVER (1) demonstrated significant improvement in placing a neck second over 3400m at Compiegne on his second start over hurdles. Claims of recording his first win.

Distance: 3600m
Track: Heavy
Weather: Showers
Surface: Turf
Class: HDLE CL2

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French Lover (1) 72x
Trainer: H Lageneste & G Macaire()
Jockey: J Charron
Weight: 68kg
Prize Money: $22,076
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: KAPGARDE (FR)

Dam: TERRIFIC (FR)

Dam's Sire: Protektor

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 0-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Metro

2: 0-1-0

Turf

2: 0-1-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

2: 0-1-0

Hurdle

2: 0-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 0-1-0

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

3400m

Gear Changes

tongue-tie.

Comments

Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign 2 of 12 starters at Compiegne November 28 over 3400m, in the wet; behind Magic Du Brizais with 67kg at $11. First ever race start 7 of 11 starters at Compiegne November 11 over 3400m, 14 len behind Metronomy carrying 66kg at $7.30. A solid return wouldn't surprise.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 12	28/11/25	Compiegne	3400m	HDLE CL2 CF	-	Johnny Charron	67kg	Heavy	4:31.88	45.0 km/h	0.4L	2-4	$11	17	$90,110	$20,724	1. Magic Du Brizais 2. French Lover 3. Duke Senam
7th of 11	11/11/25	Compiegne	3400m	HDLE CL2 CG	-	Johnny Charron	66kg	SH	4:19.21	47.2 km/h	14.2L	10-5	$7.30	-	$90,110	$1,352	1. Metronomy 2. Mec De La Barriere 3. Dance All Night

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

2nd of 12

28/11/25

Compiegne

3400m

HDLE CL2 CF

Johnny Charron

67kg

Heavy

4:31.88

45.0 km/h

0.4L

2-4

$11

$90,110

$20,724

1. Magic Du Brizais

2. French Lover

3. Duke Senam

7th of 11

11/11/25

Compiegne

3400m

HDLE CL2 CG

Johnny Charron

66kg

4:19.21

47.2 km/h

14.2L

10-5

$7.30

$90,110

$1,352

1. Metronomy

2. Mec De La Barriere

3. Dance All Night

Silver Laser (2) 1x1
Trainer: Daniela Mele()
Jockey: L Brechet
Weight: 68kg
Prize Money: $36,393
Win / Place: 100% / 100%

Unbeaten Jockey / Horse Combo

Going for the Hat-Trick

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ELARQAM (GB)

Dam: SILVERY SEA (FR)

Dam's Sire: Mr Sidney

100

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 2-0-0

Season

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

Non-Metro

2: 2-0-0

Turf

2: 2-0-0

Good

1: 1-0-0

Soft

1: 1-0-0

Clockwise

1: 1-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

1: 1-0-0

Hurdle

1: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 2-0-0

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

3500m

Gear Changes

tongue-tie.

Comments

Having third race start. Promising win at debut as favourite; won by a long-neck Le Lion-d'angers on August 3 over 3000m defeating Mistral D Ange with 59kg at $4.50. Returned from break favourite; won by 14 len Pau on January 13 over 3500m defeating Never Seen carrying 66kg at $3.90 in a hurdle. Useful type, definite improver.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 13	13/1/26	Pau	3500m	HDLE CL4 CG	-	Leo-Paul Brechet	66kg	SH	4:21.00	48.3 km/h	14.0L	1-1	$3.90f	163	$56,140	$25,825	1. Silver Laser 2. Never Seen 3. Idamix De Grez
163 Day Spell
1st of 12	3/8/25	Le Lion-D'angers	3000m	CL3 H 3U	1	Leo-Paul Brechet	59kg	Good Soft	3:22.76	53.3 km/h	0.4L	3-5	$4.50	-	$21,140	$10,568	1. Silver Laser 2. Mistral D Ange 3. Soiree Filles

Guadalquivir (3) 39x
Trainer: N George & A Zetterholm(France)
Jockey: James Reveley
Weight: 67kg
Prize Money: $13,345
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: ZARAK (FR)

Dam: MISSY TATA (FR)

Dam's Sire: Astarabad

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 0-0-1

Distance

2: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-1

Track

2: 0-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

2: 0-0-1

Turf

2: 0-0-1

Soft

2: 0-0-1

Anti-Clockwise

2: 0-0-1

Hurdle

2: 0-0-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-1

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

3600m

Comments

Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last preparation 9 of 11 runners at this track in the G1 November 16 over 3600m, 25 len behind Leopard Du Berlais carrying 67kg at $70. First ever race start 3 of 13 runners at this track October 23 over 3600m, 3 len behind Mustang Du Breuil carrying 67kg at $2.30. One of the primary contenders.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 11	16/11/25	Auteuil	3600m	G1 HDLE CF 3	-	Jordan Gainford	67kg	SH	4:23.62	49.2 km/h	25.2L	7-7	$70	24	$455,830	-	1. Leopard Du Berlais 2. Bourbon Has 3. Shannon Maestro
3rd of 13	23/10/25	Auteuil	3600m	HDLE UNR CG	-	James Reveley	67kg	SH	4:35.94	47.0 km/h	3.0L	1-2	$2.30f	-	$102,650	$13,345	1. Mustang Du Breuil 2. Mailloche 3. Guadalquivir

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

9th of 11

16/11/25

Auteuil

3600m

G1 HDLE CF 3

Jordan Gainford

67kg

4:23.62

49.2 km/h

25.2L

7-7

$70

$455,830

1. Leopard Du Berlais

2. Bourbon Has

3. Shannon Maestro

3rd of 13

23/10/25

Auteuil

3600m

HDLE UNR CG

James Reveley

67kg

4:35.94

47.0 km/h

3.0L

1-2

$2.30f

$102,650

$13,345

1. Mustang Du Breuil

2. Mailloche

3. Guadalquivir

Goujon Bleu (4) 2f
Trainer: François Nicolle(France)
Jockey: B Lestrade
Weight: 67kg
Prize Money: $13,865
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: KAPGARDE (FR)

Dam: SAINTE TURGEON (FR)

Dam's Sire: Turgeon

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 0-1-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

2: 0-1-0

Turf

2: 0-1-0

Soft

1: 0-1-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Clockwise

2: 0-1-0

Hurdle

2: 0-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 0-1-0

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

3500m

Gear Changes

tongue-tie.

Comments

Raced two times to date. When well supported at debut, finished second of 15 starters at Pau on December 14 over 3500m, 1.3 len behind Maitre D'ecole carrying 68kg at $9. Last start fell at Pau on January 20 over 3500m. Has the ability to take this out.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
- of 11	20/1/26	Pau	3500m	HDLE CL3 CG	-	Bertrand Lestrade	67kg	Heavy	4:35.60	45.7 km/h	99.0L	11-11	$1.80f	37	$59,650	-	1. Populas 2. Aristoka 3. Metronome D'ainay
37 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 15	14/12/25	Pau	3500m	HDLE UNR CG	-	Bertrand Lestrade	68kg	SH	4:22.90	47.9 km/h	1.3L	5-2	$9.00	-	$60,280	$13,865	1. Maitre D'ecole 2. Goujon Bleu 3. Mathusalem

Moha Du Seuil (5) 62x
Trainer: Mickael Seror(France)
Jockey: F Giles
Weight: 66kg
Prize Money: $6,501
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: GALIWAY (GB)

Dam: ETOILE DU SEUIL (FR)

Dam's Sire: Network

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 0-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

2: 0-1-0

Turf

2: 0-1-0

Good

1: 0-1-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-1-0

Jockey Stats

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%

Comments

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign 2 of 10 starters at Le Lion-d'angers August 10 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Merveille Allen with 64.5kg at $5.70. First ever race start 6 of 8 runners at Vichy July 25 over 2400m, slow track; 21 len behind Mathilde Du Berger with 62kg at $4.30. Others are preferred.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 10	10/8/25	Le Lion-D'angers	2400m	3	5	Arnaud Bourgeais	64.5kg	Good Soft	2:31.55	57.0 km/h	5.5L	-	$5.70	16	$32,500	$6,501	1. Merveille Allen 2. Moha Du Seuil 3. Moonlight Star
6th of 8	25/7/25	Vichy	2400m	3	4	Maxime Guyon	62kg	Soft	2:37.76	54.8 km/h	21.8L	-	$4.30	-	$27,010	-	1. Mathilde Du Berger 2. Mysoko Star 3. Miakaleo

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

2nd of 10

10/8/25

Le Lion-D'angers

2400m

Arnaud Bourgeais

64.5kg

Good Soft

2:31.55

57.0 km/h

5.5L

$5.70

$32,500

$6,501

1. Merveille Allen

2. Moha Du Seuil

3. Moonlight Star

6th of 8

25/7/25

Vichy

2400m

Maxime Guyon

62kg

Soft

2:37.76

54.8 km/h

21.8L

$4.30

$27,010

1. Mathilde Du Berger

2. Mysoko Star

3. Miakaleo

Mon Millesime (6)
Trainer: François Nicolle(France)
Jockey: A Zuliani
Weight: 66kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: COKORIKO (FR)

Dam: SAINE ET SPEED (FR)

Dam's Sire: Saint Des Saints

Stats

Career

0: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

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%

Gear Changes

tongue-tie.

Comments

Four-year-old gelding (Cokoriko - Saine Et Speed) making his debut. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Betting holds the key.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result

Alhunter (7) 64
Trainer: Giada Menato()
Jockey: G Faivre-Picon (a1)
Weight: 66kg
Prize Money: $3,102
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: HUNTER'S LIGHT (IRE)

Dam: ALGHALYA (GB)

Dam's Sire: Refuse To Bend

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 0-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

1: 0-0-0

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Hurdle

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

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

2300m - 3550m

Gear Changes

tongue-tie.

Comments

Third race start today. At debut, finished sixth of 14 runners at Fontainebleau on December 9 over 3550m, on slow going 28 len behind Mieszko carrying 62kg at $91. Last start finished fourth of 16 runners at Durtal on February 1 over 2300m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Manahata with 64kg. Favour others today.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 16	1/2/26	Durtal	2300m	CL4 CF 4	7	Tyson Ventadour	64kg	Heavy	2:37.82	52.5 km/h	5.3L	8-7	$1.00	54	$16,130	$1,613	1. Manahata 2. Gar'n Gin 3. Spring Bank
54 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 14	9/12/25	Fontainebleau	3550m	HDLE CL2 CF	-	Tom Servier	62kg	Soft	4:15.74	50.0 km/h	28.5L	5-7	$91	-	$49,650	$1,489	1. Mieszko 2. Allure 3. Micawber

Master Blaster (8) 34x70x
Trainer: Anne-Sophie Pacault()
Jockey: T Beaurain
Weight: 66kg
Prize Money: $8,187
Win / Place: 0% / 25%

4 yo Grey Gelding

Sire: BEAUMEC DE HOUELLE (FR)

Dam: CARTE SUR TABLE (FR)

Dam's Sire: Poliglote

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 0-0-1

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

2: 0-0-1

Turf

4: 0-0-1

Good

2: 0-0-1

Soft

2: 0-0-0

Clockwise

2: 0-0-1

Anti-Clockwise

2: 0-0-0

Hurdle

2: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 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

3500m - 3600m

Gear Changes

tongue-tie.

Comments

Resumes after four months. Finished off last preparation 10 of 12 starters at this track October 7 over 3500m, 42 len behind Mountain Ridge carrying 66kg at $50. When resuming last campaign 7 of 18 runners at this track September 13 over 3600m, slow track; 31 len behind Proactif with 67kg at $19. Other runners are preferred.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
10th of 12	7/10/25	Auteuil	3500m	HDLE CL2 CG	-	Thomas Beaurain	66kg	SH	4:20.77	48.3 km/h	42.2L	5-10	$50	24	$91,070	-	1. Mountain Ridge 2. Secret D'alcove 3. Bourbon Has
7th of 18	13/9/25	Auteuil	3600m	HDLE UNR CG	-	Clement Lefebvre	67kg	Soft	4:13.63	51.1 km/h	31.2L	7-10	$19	66	$103,570	$1,554	1. Proactif 2. Apolon De Charnie 3. Secret D'alcove
66 Day Spell
4th of 8	9/7/25	Senonnes	2300m	3	3	Laura Poggionovo	63kg	Good Soft	2:34.18	53.7 km/h	4.0L	-	$8.90	30	$25,400	$2,540	1. Mino Des Mottes 2. Magic Bede 3. Main Tendue
3rd of 6	9/6/25	Durtal	2300m	3	2	Laura Poggionovo	60.5kg	Good	2:31.29	54.7 km/h	4.5L	-	$1.00	-	$27,290	$4,093	1. Magic Bede 2. Mission Smart 3. Master Blaster

Metronome D'ainay (9) 3
Trainer: Gabriel Leenders(France)
Jockey: C Riou
Weight: 66kg
Prize Money: $7,754
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

4 yo Black Gelding

Sire: GUENDALE'S STAR (FR)

Dam: SAUVES LA REINE (FR)

Dam's Sire: Passing Sale

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 0-0-1

Season

1: 0-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

Non-Metro

1: 0-0-1

Turf

1: 0-0-1

Heavy

1: 0-0-1

Clockwise

1: 0-0-1

Hurdle

1: 0-0-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-1

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

3500m

Gear Changes

tongue-tie.

Comments

Jumped at long odds at debut, finished third of 11 starters at Pau on January 20 over 3500m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Populas carrying 66kg at $43. Expecting improvement on first up run. Among the chances.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 11	20/1/26	Pau	3500m	HDLE CL3 CG	-	Christopher Riou	66kg	Heavy	4:35.60	45.7 km/h	8.8L	8-7	$43	-	$59,650	$7,754	1. Populas 2. Aristoka 3. Metronome D'ainay

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

3rd of 11

20/1/26

Pau

3500m

HDLE CL3 CG

Christopher Riou

66kg

Heavy

4:35.60

45.7 km/h

8.8L

8-7

$43

$59,650

$7,754

1. Populas

2. Aristoka

3. Metronome D'ainay

Gizli (10) 5x
Trainer: Mickael Seror(France)
Jockey: Bryony Frost (a2)
Weight: 66kg
Prize Money: $4,055
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: FRONTIERSMAN (GB)

Dam: QUEENS BAY (GB)

Dam's Sire: Karinga Bay

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Hurdle

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 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

3400m

Comments

Resuming after a break; at only start last campaign tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily finished fifth of 12 starters at Compiegne on November 28 over 3400m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Magic Du Brizais with 63kg at $19. Will struggle against these.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 12	28/11/25	Compiegne	3400m	HDLE CL2 CF	-	Bryony Frost	63kg	Heavy	4:31.88	45.0 km/h	4.4L	3-3	$19	-	$90,110	$4,055	1. Magic Du Brizais 2. French Lover 3. Duke Senam

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

5th of 12

28/11/25

Compiegne

3400m

HDLE CL2 CF

Bryony Frost

63kg

Heavy

4:31.88

45.0 km/h

4.4L

3-3

$19

$90,110

$4,055

1. Magic Du Brizais

2. French Lover

3. Duke Senam

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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