LOUGHREA

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Track Biography:

The Galway Blazers have a long history of holding a point-to-point dating back over a hundred years. The hunt dates from the beginning of the 19th century and has established itself as one of the famous Irish Hunts due to the goodwill and generosity of farmers and landowners throughout the county.

We run two meetings a year at Dartfield just outside Loughrea with the first one taking place in October and the second fixture being held in April. The course is situated at Dartfield Horse Museum and heritage centre which is set on 350 acres of parkland just forty minutes from Galway city.

Over the years, Loughrea point-to-point has produced many top national hunt stars such as Bewleys Berry, Boys Hurrah, Brindisi Breeze, Never Compromise and King Johns Castle.

How To Get There

By Road

From the Dublin take the M6 as far as the Ballinasloe West exit 15, and continue on the N6 towards Loughrea/Galway as far as Kilreekil village.  Dartfield is half a mile beyond the village on the right hand side of the N6.

From Galway take the M6 and exit at Junction 16 for Loughrea.  After approx. three miles on the access road you arrive at a roundabout, take the first exit. Continue past the Portumna Junction for less than a mile, and the entrance to Dartfield will be on your left.

By Air

Loughrea is situated 30 minutes from Galway airport and an hour and 50 minutes from Dublin airport.

Eircode

H62 Y564

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THE COSTELLO FAMILY 4yo Maiden

aiden Race For 4-Y-O
For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. Mares allowed 5lbs.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
Weights: 11st 9lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 A PLEIN TEMPS (FR) (14yo B G)
ALBERTO GIACOMETTI (IRE) / FLOWER DES CHAMPS (FR) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)
11st 9lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever
 
2 BALLYVAUGHN (IRE) (14yo B BR G)
ROBIN DES PRES (FR) / COUNTESSDEE (IRE) / ARCTIC LORD
11st 9lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever
 
3 DRIP TRAY (IRE) (14yo B G)
GAMUT (IRE) / SUPERIOR DAWN (IRE) / MANDALUS
11st 9lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Sean Thomas Doyle
 
4 FINGERONTHESWITCH (IRE) (14yo B G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / HOUSEOFTHERISINSUN (IRE) / FOURSTARS ALLSTAR (USA)
11st 9lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle
 
5 ROBINTHEGREAT (IRE) (14yo B G)
ROBIN DES PRES (FR) / BEN'S TURN (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)
11st 4lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle
 
6 BATTLE OF CLONTARF (IRE) (14yo B G)
BRIAN BORU (GB) / CURRAGH ORPEN (IRE) / ORPEN (USA)
11st 9lbs Kieran Purcell
Kieran Purcell
 
7 BEN AGAIN (IRE) (14yo B G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / ROI LOU LADY (IRE) / ALDERBROOK (GB)
11st 9lbs The Try Again Syndicate
Garrett J. Ahern
 
8 BORUING UP A STORM (IRE) (14yo B G)
BRIAN BORU (GB) / LISKILNEWABBEY (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)
11st 9lbs Marie Brennan
J.P. Brennan
 
9 FACT OF THE MATTER (IRE) (14yo B G)
BRIAN BORU (GB) / WOMANOFTHEMOUNTAIN (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)
11st 9lbs Gerard Anthony Spain
P.M.J. Doyle
 
10 MAHLER BAY (IRE) (14yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / BELALZAO (IRE) / ALZAO (USA)
11st 4lbs Thomas O'Sullivan
Denis Paul Murphy
 
11 ROSSKERRIG (IRE) (14yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / RYAZHENKA (IRE) / SOVIET STAR (USA)
11st 9lbs Roisin Hickey
Roisin Hickey
 
12 SANDFORD CASTLE (IRE) (14yo B G)
NORWICH / PEGS POLLY (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR)
11st 9lbs Thomas J. Doyle
Thomas J. Doyle
 
13 SEAN BAN (IRE) (14yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / GALINGALE (IRE) / GALILEO (IRE)
11st 9lbs Mary Christine Slattery
Andrew Slattery
 
14 THIS TIME (IRE) (14yo B G)
OLDEN TIMES (GB) / MISS MILLION (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR)
11st 9lbs Seamus P. O'Connor
R.P. Rath
 
15 TOMMO (IRE) (14yo B G)
MARIENBARD (IRE) / COPPER CAILIN (IRE) / LORD AMERICO
11st 9lbs Mrs Con O'Keeffe
Con O'Keeffe
 

Preview

FACT OF THE MATTER was running nicely before coming down in the latter stages of a Fairyhouse maiden and with a clear round here looks the one most likely to succeed. Tommo seems to be going in the right direction and could be capable of proving the danger to the selection.

PIER HEAD BAR & RESTAURANT 5yo Geldings Maiden

Second Race: 2.00 p.m. Maiden Race For 5-Y-O Geldings
For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old, Geldings only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 ROAD TO GOLD (IRE) (15yo B BR G)
GOLD WELL (GB) / HAUT DE GAMME (IRE) / CARMELITE HOUSE (USA)
12st 2lbs M.O. Cullinane
M.O. Cullinane
 
2 WIND OF HOPE (IRE) (15yo B G)
SEPTEMBER STORM (GER) / CIARA'S RUN (IRE) / TOPANOORA
12st 2lbs M.O. Cullinane
M.O. Cullinane
 
3 SEA BUCKTHORN (IRE) (15yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / GINANDIT (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)
12st 2lbs John P. Wade
V.L. Halley
 
4 SPARKALARK (IRE) (15yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / ANNE HATHAWAY (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)
12st 2lbs Laurence V. Halley
V.L. Halley
 
5 BELUSHED (IRE) (15yo CH G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / NICAJAC (IRE) / BROKEN HEARTED (IRE)
12st 2lbs John Charlie Doyle
Richard O'Keeffe
 
6 BOLD BACHELOR (IRE) (15yo B G)
BACHELOR DUKE (USA) / BOLD NORA (IRE) / PERSIAN BOLD
12st 2lbs Kieran Purcell
Kieran Purcell
 
7 CONTADINA (IRE) (15yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / PESCETTO LADY (IRE) / TOULON (GB)
12st 2lbs Emma Stephenson
Bernard Crowley
 
8 DON'T DOITTOME (IRE) (15yo GR G)
ACAMBARO (GER) / QUI PLUS EST (FR) / DARK MOONDANCER (GB)
12st 2lbs Michael Hourigan
Michael Hourigan
 
9 FONTEVRAUD (IRE) (15yo B G)
TURTLE ISLAND (IRE) / RED MOPPET (IRE) / EXECUTIVE PERK
12st 2lbs Brian L. Hayes
Brian L. Hayes
 
10 FOR YES (IRE) (15yo B G)
KUTUB (IRE) / OSCARTAN (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)
12st 2lbs Patrick J. F. Hassett
Patrick J. F. Hassett
 
11 GLENGRA (IRE) (15yo GR G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / ZARAZA (IRE) / DARSHAAN
12st 2lbs Thomas Hassett
Andrew Slattery
 
12 KERISPER (FR) (15yo B G)
ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) / TINA REDERIE (FR) / CADOUDAL (FR)
12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever
 
13 KILNA SHANE (IRE) (15yo BR G)
GAMUT (IRE) / KABALE (IRE) / IKDAM (GB)
12st 2lbs Joseph Delaney
M.O. Quigley
 
14 MARSHALL NEY (IRE) (15yo B G)
MILLENARY (GB) / CATWALK LADY (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER
12st 2lbs P.G. Coffey
Denis Paul Murphy
 
15 MISTER SERIOUS (IRE) (15yo B BR G)
KALANISI (IRE) / MACK TACK (IRE) / SHARDARI
11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle
 
16 NOT NOW SYLVIO (IRE) (15yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / SAUCY GALE (IRE) / STRONG GALE
12st 2lbs Mrs Peter Curling
Sam Curling
 
17 SCORPION EXPRESS (IRE) (15yo B G)
SCORPION (IRE) / ARGUS GAL (IRE) / ALZAO (USA)
11st 11lbs Joe Sheehan
Anthony Moloney
 
18 SPOILS OF WAR (IRE) (15yo B G)
CRAIGSTEEL (GB) / MOORESHILL LADY (IRE) / KING'S RIDE
11st 11lbs David Harvey
David Harvey
 
19 TEDS ISLAND (IRE) (15yo B G)
HERON ISLAND (IRE) / MORGANS LADY (IRE) / ACCORDION
12st 2lbs Sean Connick
Michael John Murphy
 
20 VINALHAVEN (FR) (15yo BR G)
LAVIRCO (GER) / ICONEA (FR) / LIGHTS OUT (FR)
12st 2lbs W.B. Connors
P.M.J. Doyle
 

Preview

NOT NOW SYLVIO looked a very promising sort last Autumn when very unlucky at Lemonfield. He didnt quite follow up that form afterwards but perhaps returning here fresh could see him the one to side with here. Bold Bacherlor has acquired plenty of track form since running well in a Dromahane maiden so must be rated a real danger while Kerisper ran well on debut at Necarne late last season. Sparkalark, Sea Buckthorn and Wind Of Hope will ensure this is a competitive contest.

ITBA 5yo+ Mares Maiden

Maiden Race For 5-Y-O & Upwards Mares
For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old and upwards, Mares only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 CLOUD OF GOLD (IRE) (18yo B M)
CLOUDINGS (IRE) / CARRIG LOVE (IRE) / ANSHAN
11st 11lbs Joseph Anthony Fitzgerald
Alan Tobin
 
2 HONOURABLE LADY (IRE) (17yo B M)
HIGH CHAPARRAL (IRE) / SINGHANA (IRE) / MOUKTAR
11st 11lbs M.O. Cullinane
M.O. Cullinane
 
3 LADY ROSS COT (IRE) (16yo B M)
VINNIE ROE (IRE) / COTTAGE GIRL (IRE) / ACTINIUM (FR)
11st 11lbs Con Donegan
C.J. Dore
 
4 LETTHECASEDEVELOP (IRE) (15yo B M)
ACAMBARO (GER) / LALA SALAMA (IRE) / COLLEGE CHAPEL (GB)
11st 6lbs Michael Conheady
James Conheady
 
5 MABERRY (IRE) (15yo CH M)
BACH (IRE) / DROMKEEN WOOD (GB) / PRIMITIVE RISING (USA)
11st 11lbs Steven Cassidy
Robert Tyner
 
6 PENNY SWIFT (IRE) (16yo BR M)
DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) / SADDLERS JOY (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)
11st 11lbs James Hayes
William Hayes
 
7 PRESENTING LISA (IRE) (15yo B M)
PRESENTING (GB) / MISS ESTHER (GER) / ALKALDE (GER)
11st 11lbs Kevin Galvin
D K Budds
 
8 PRESENTING TAUPO (IRE) (15yo B M)
PRESENTING (GB) / GOLDEN MOMENT (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR)
11st 11lbs Laura Roche
Mark J. Scallan
 
9 QUEENOFTHESWINGERS (IRE) (17yo B M)
REVOQUE (IRE) / SWING THE LEAD (IRE) / GOOD THYNE (USA)
11st 11lbs P.J. Hassett
P.J. Hassett
 
10 SECRET CAVE (IRE) (15yo B M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / SECRET CAN'T SAY (IRE) / JURADO (USA)
11st 6lbs Mrs P. De Stacpoole
J.P. Dempsey
 
11 TEARAWAY QUEEN (IRE) (15yo B M)
CATCHER IN THE RYE (IRE) / TEARAWAY LADY (IRE) / TIDARO (USA)
11st 11lbs John F. Naughton
Adrian Murray
 
12 TEASPOON (IRE) (16yo CH M)
TEL QUEL (FR) / QUENCH (IRE) / BE MY GUEST (USA)
11st 11lbs Eric Larkin
Eric Larkin
 

Preview

PRESENTING LISA ran a cracker on both outings last season and looks a very decent mare indeed. She could be considered banker material here having been second to the useful Duckweed last time at Athlacca. Honourable Lady on her best track form would appear a danger while Presenting Taupo is a mare capable of improvement. Tearaway Queen is another who will be on many shortlists.

BLUEGRASS HORSE FEEDS & RENVYLE HOUSE HOTEL & RESORT Ladies Open 4yo+ (mdns excl)

Open Lightweight Race Lady Riders
For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
Maidens excluded. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs.
(Prize Money €1000: 1st €700, 2nd €200, 3rd €100)
Weights: 11st 9lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 ELEMBRIDGE KING (IRE) (19yo B G)
INSATIABLE (IRE) / BALLERINA APRIL (IRE) / SECLUDE (USA)
11st 9lbs Sean Connick
John Martin Walsh
 
2 MANDY CARROLL (IRE) (20yo B M)
CARROLL HOUSE / MONAMANDY (IRE) / MANDALUS
10st 13lbs Sean Connick
John Martin Walsh
 
3 CHARLIE SWIFT (IRE) (18yo B G)
OSCAR (IRE) / GLENBAR (IRE) / LEADING COUNSEL (USA)
11st 9lbs Laurence V. Halley
V.L. Halley
 
4 VALENTINO'S CHOICE (IRE) (17yo GR G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / TENERIFE PEARL (IRE) / BRAVEFOOT (GB)
11st 9lbs W.M. Halley
V.L. Halley
 
5 BECAUSEICOULDNTSEE (IRE) (21yo CH G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / ATH DARA / DUKY
11st 9lbs Noel F. Glynn
Noel F. Glynn
 
6 BENALMA (IRE) (22yo B BR G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / OUR ALMA (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)
11st 9lbs Barry Gavin
Pauline Gavin
 
7 DANCING DIK (GB) (19yo B G)
DIKTAT (GB) / MAUREENA (IRE) / GRAND LODGE (USA)
11st 4lbs Grainne M. O'Connor
Paurick O'Connor
 
8 GRAND ART (IRE) (20yo B G)
RAISE A GRAND (IRE) / MULBERRY RIVER (IRE) / BLUEBIRD (USA)
11st 4lbs Lyle Andrew
Lyle Andrew
 
9 KLASSY (IRE) (22yo BR G)
KAHYASI / EDELORA (IRE) / DOYOUN
11st 4lbs Peter Curling
Sam Curling
 
10 LYDON HOUSE (GB) (25yo CH G)
LANCASTRIAN / THE MOUNT / LE MOSS
11st 4lbs Ms. Susan Oakes
Irene T. Oakes
 
11 NEED TO KNOW (IRE) (16yo B G)
DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) / DESPERADO QUEEN (IRE) / UN DESPERADO (FR)
11st 9lbs Marie Brennan
J.P. Brennan
 
12 SWANFOLD (IRE) (18yo B G)
MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA) / CANDY GALE (IRE) / STRONG GALE
11st 4lbs Denis O'Sullivan
Denis O'Sullivan
 
13 THE LAST DERBY (FR) (20yo B G)
ANABAA (USA) / THE LAST DREAM (FR) / ARAZI (USA)
11st 4lbs Exors of late Rodney J. Watson
D.M. Christie
 
14 TULLINTAIN (IRE) (21yo B G)
OSCAR (IRE) / DARADANTE (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR)
11st 9lbs Niamh C. Kelly
Fintan B. McGrath
 
15 TYRONE HOUSE (IRE) (20yo B G)
STRATEGIC CHOICE (USA) / NAUGHTY MARIETTA (IRE) / GOOD THYNE (USA)
11st 4lbs Valerie Courtney
Eamon Courtney
 

Preview

KLASSY won this race last year and finished last season in top form. He is a solid performer at this level and will take the beating. Need To Know looks a danger as on his best he is a very useful performer at this level. Valentinos Choice could be best of the rest having finished third on the track since winning late last season. Grand Art ran well last time at Fairyhouse while The Last Derby and Tullintain must be taken seriously on best form.

W.B. GAVIN & CO SOLICITORS & EASYFIX Winner Of One

Winners Of One
For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland, which have not won a race under the Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing in any Country and not more than one Point to Point Steeplechase of any description.
No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
Weights: 4yo 11st 9lbs
5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 OURSON (FR) (17yo BR G)
SAGACITY (FR) / HOURI (FR) / LUYNES (USA)
12st 2lbs Patrick O'Shea
Daniel G. Murphy
 
2 SUBTITLE (IRE) (18yo B G)
WITNESS BOX (USA) / ELMSIDE (IRE) / BRUSH ASIDE (USA)
12st 2lbs Elizabeth Slevin
S. Slevin
 
3 GLENWOOD FOR EVER (IRE) (16yo B G)
KING'S THEATRE (IRE) / DECENT PREACHER / DECENT FELLOW
12st 2lbs M.O. Cullinane
M.O. Cullinane
 
4 KNOWHENTOFOLDEM (IRE) (17yo B G)
CLASSIC CLICHE (IRE) / DEAR EMPRESS (IRE) / BUCKSKIN (FR)
12st 2lbs Dan Lordan
Dan Lordan
 
5 MATTARA (IRE) (18yo B G)
CARROLL HOUSE / DUNEAVEY (IRE) / MANDALUS
12st 2lbs Derek Pugh
Derek Pugh
 
6 RED SUNSET (IRE) (15yo B G)
OSCAR (IRE) / ONE HELL OFA WOMAN (IRE) / FOURSTARS ALLSTAR (USA)
12st 2lbs Kieran Purcell
Kieran Purcell
 
7 ROBBIE KAYDEE (IRE) (19yo B G)
ROBERT EMMET (IRE) / KAYDANTE (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR)
12st 2lbs William P. Murphy
William P. Murphy
 
8 TICK TOCK TIM (IRE) (17yo B G)
TIKKANEN (USA) / TOP QUEEN (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER
12st 2lbs Richard P. Fitzgerald
V.L. Halley
 

Preview

KNOWHENTOFOLDEM ran well last Sunday at Castletown and is sure to be fit and ready for this assignment which could ensure he comes out on top. Many of the others have strong claims of winning however. Red Sunset was impressive at Fairyhouse and is on the upgrade, Mattara is consistent at this level and Tick Tock Tim was second in his winners race debut. Glenwood Forever was third in a chase last time bringing each of these five into the equation.

THE TURF CLUB & MACDERMOT & ALLEN SOLICITORS 6yo+ Geldings Maiden (Nov Rdrs)

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards Geldings Novice Riders
For Certified Hunters aged 6 years old and upwards, Geldings only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
For Novice Riders who, at the start of the day, have not ridden more than ten winners under any Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing, including Point to Point
Steeplechases.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 BACH TO BEFORE (IRE) (16yo B G)
BACH (IRE) / FAIRFIELD MIST (IRE) / MANDALUS
12st 2lbs Gary Aherne
Garry Aherne
 
2 BUCKSKIN BOULTA (IRE) (16yo B G)
VERTICAL SPEED (FR) / BALLYMARTIN TRIX (IRE) / BUCKSKIN (FR)
12st 2lbs Sean Aherne
Sean Aherne
 
3 CHIMNEY SMOKE (IRE) (17yo B G)
CLOSE CONFLICT (USA) / NEVER ON SUNDAY (IRE) / RELIGIOUSLY (USA)
12st 2lbs William O'Donovan
Eamonn O'Donovan
 
4 DUGGANS PUB (IRE) (17yo B G)
WAKY NAO (GB) / SPANCILHILL MELODY (IRE) / LORD AMERICO
12st 2lbs Patrick J. F. Hassett
Patrick J. F. Hassett
 
5 FADE AWAY (IRE) (16yo CH G)
GOLAN (IRE) / MEADOW LANE (IRE) / OVER THE RIVER (FR)
12st 2lbs Enda Bolger
Enda Bolger
 
6 FROGGY (IRE) (16yo BR G)
KRIS KIN (USA) / KATE'S LASS (IRE) / MONTELIMAR (USA)
12st 2lbs Christopher Moran
Kevin Dempsey
 
7 ILLUSION OF TIME (IRE) (16yo B G)
ST JOVITE (USA) / TIME ON MY SIDE (IRE) / TOPANOORA
12st 2lbs Heather Leigh Watson
Marshall Watson
 
8 MAD MANS MAGIC (IRE) (16yo B G)
WAREED (IRE) / OLYMPIC GOLD (GB) / THOWRA (FR)
12st 2lbs Paul R. O'Neill
Kieran Purcell
 
9 MAY HARMONY (IRE) (20yo B G)
ENVIRONMENT FRIEND (GB) / DELMIANO (IRE) / HENBIT (USA)
12st 2lbs Kathleen Clifford
Anthony Moloney
 
10 NATIVE LODGE (IRE) (16yo B G)
FRUITS OF LOVE (USA) / NATIVE ORCHID (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)
12st 2lbs Maureen Fahey
Mark Fahey
 
11 NELLS APACHE (IRE) (17yo CH G)
INDIAN RIVER (FR) / HEAD OF THE GANG / POLLERTON
12st 2lbs Billy Yorke & John Curran
Donnchadh Doyle
 
12 OLD PRESENT (IRE) (16yo B G)
OLD VIC / LETTERFORE / STRONG GALE
12st 2lbs M.O. Cullinane
M.O. Cullinane
 
13 WHOS DE BABY (IRE) (16yo GR G)
BIENAMADO (USA) / BEAUS ROSE (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR)
12st 2lbs Curley Duggan
Robert Tyner
 

Preview

NELLS APACHE has been second on four of his last five runs including last Sunday at Castletown so may well have found his opportunity here. Fade Away is unexposed and on Curaheen form when second would be the main danger. Of the others Froggy looked towards the end of last season as though a race such as this could be within reach and Illusion Of Time was fourth last week and deserves a look. May Harmony has to overcome a notable absence but has a chance on best form.
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