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Formscan By Tom Weekes - Following two small-field Supreme and Albert Bartlett Novice Hurdles, a reassuring 17 are declared for this with FAKIERA a somewhat speculative pick. FAKIERA initially showed just useful form over two-miles last year but has shown improvement stepping up in trip recently and comes here having seen out the 2m6f trip quite well at Leopardstown latest, with the extra distance and drying ground also to suit. Stattler beat FAKIERA 2L at Leopardstown and while Stattler has strong claims as a proven stayer, drying weather isn't ideal given all his form is on testing ground. Barbados Buck's, from the family of Big Buck's, has improved since being sent over staying distances and comes here as a ground-versatile type who is open to more progression and should play a big part. Torygraph is a dour staying type but might also prefer an easier surface and faces a stiffer task than at Thurles latest. Alaphilippe was a wide margin winner of a Haydock Grade 2 latest and while previously beaten at Taunton, is now very much proven at today's trip albeit he would prefer easy ground. Adrimel, 16th in last season's Cheltenham Bumper, benefitted from the step up in trip at Warwick latest and while progressing well, takes a rise in class. N'golo appears to have been crying out for this distance but is a quirky type who is tried in a tongue-tie today.

1
-111
Adrimel (FR) 6,b g 11-5

Tirwanako (FR)-Irise De Gene(Blushing Flame)

ts7cp2(62) d1 (Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford)
Rated 142

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Adrimel (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Ask A Honey Bee (IRE)1
11th Mar 2020 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Bumper, Soft) Ask A Honey Bee (IRE) 13th (25/1 11-5 Rated 124) Liam Harrison 3.25L in front of Adrimel (FR) 16th (25/1 11-5 Rated 124) R Johnson (23 ran)
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Oscar Elite (IRE)1
16th Jan 2021 Warwick(2m 5f , Hurdle, Heavy (Soft in places)) Adrimel (FR) 1st (7/2Fav 11-3 Rated 132) R Johnson 20.00L in front of Oscar Elite (IRE) 9th (5/1 11-0 Rated 140) Jonjo O'Neill Jr (11 ran)
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2
1121
Alaphilippe (IRE) 7,b g 11-5

Morozov (USA)-Oscar Bird(Oscar)

(27) d2 (Mr Ian Slatter)
Rated 143

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Alaphilippe (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Beatthebullet (IRE)1
20th Feb 2021 Haydock(3m 58yds, Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) Alaphilippe (IRE) 1st (10/3 10-12 Rated 135) P J Brennan 31.50L in front of Beatthebullet (IRE) 6th (25/1 10-12) J Bowen (8 ran)
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Pats Fancy (IRE)1
8th Oct 2020 Ffos Las(1m 7f 182yds, Bumper, Heavy) Alaphilippe (IRE) 1st (7/2 10-9) Max Kendrick 1.00L in front of Pats Fancy (IRE) 2nd (4/1 10-12) Adam Wedge (9 ran)
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3
223P
Ask A Honey Bee (IRE) 7,b g 11-5

Ask (GB)-Pure Honey(Beneficial)

cp1(48) d1 (Lawson And Lewis)
Rated 132

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Ask A Honey Bee (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Beatthebullet (IRE)1
10th Mar 2019 Lismore P(3m , Point To Point, Soft/Heavy) Ask A Honey Bee (IRE) 4th (3/1 11-11) M J Sweeney 2.00L in front of Beatthebullet (IRE) 5th (5/1 12-2) L J Murphy (13 ran)
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The Cob (IRE)1
30th Jan 2021 Doncaster(3m 84yds, Hurdle, Soft) The Cob (IRE) 1st (25/1 10-12 Rated 128) D A Jacob Ask A Honey Bee (IRE) pulled up (3/1Fav 10-12 Rated 132) P J Brennan (12 ran)
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Adrimel (FR)1
11th Mar 2020 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Bumper, Soft) Ask A Honey Bee (IRE) 13th (25/1 11-5 Rated 124) Liam Harrison 3.25L in front of Adrimel (FR) 16th (25/1 11-5 Rated 124) R Johnson (23 ran)
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Castle Robin (IRE)1
30th Jan 2021 Doncaster(3m 84yds, Hurdle, Soft) Castle Robin (IRE) 3rd (14/1 10-12 Rated 130) Paul O'Brien Ask A Honey Bee (IRE) pulled up (3/1Fav 10-12 Rated 132) P J Brennan (12 ran)
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Pats Fancy (IRE)2
30th Jan 2021 Doncaster(3m 84yds, Hurdle, Soft) Pats Fancy (IRE) pulled up (7/1 10-12 Rated 133) Sean Bowen Ask A Honey Bee (IRE) pulled up (3/1Fav 10-12 Rated 132) P J Brennan (12 ran)
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12th Dec 2020 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Soft) Pats Fancy (IRE) 2nd (33/1 10-12) Adam Wedge 1.50L in front of Ask A Honey Bee (IRE) 3rd (9/4 10-12 Rated 131) Connor Brace (8 ran)
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4
2111
Barbados Buck's (IRE) 6,b g 11-5

Getaway (GER)-Buck's Blue(Epervier Bleu)

(69) d2 (Townshend, Lowther & Hay)
Rated 143

5
-516
Beatthebullet (IRE) 7,br g 11-5

Flemensfirth (USA)-Top Quality(Simply Great)

cp2(27) d2 (Conyers, O'Reilly, Roddis, Zeffman)
Rated 127

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Beatthebullet (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Ask A Honey Bee (IRE)1
10th Mar 2019 Lismore P(3m , Point To Point, Soft/Heavy) Ask A Honey Bee (IRE) 4th (3/1 11-11) M J Sweeney 2.00L in front of Beatthebullet (IRE) 5th (5/1 12-2) L J Murphy (13 ran)
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Alaphilippe (IRE)1
20th Feb 2021 Haydock(3m 58yds, Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) Alaphilippe (IRE) 1st (10/3 10-12 Rated 135) P J Brennan 31.50L in front of Beatthebullet (IRE) 6th (25/1 10-12) J Bowen (8 ran)
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6
1263
Castle Robin (IRE) 6,ch g 11-5

Robin Des Champs (FR)-Coco Opera(Lafontaine)

ts7(48) c1 d1 (Mrs Fitri Hay)
Rated 130

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Castle Robin (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
The Cob (IRE)1
30th Jan 2021 Doncaster(3m 84yds, Hurdle, Soft) The Cob (IRE) 1st (25/1 10-12 Rated 128) D A Jacob 9.13L in front of Castle Robin (IRE) 3rd (14/1 10-12 Rated 130) Paul O'Brien (12 ran)
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Ask A Honey Bee (IRE)1
30th Jan 2021 Doncaster(3m 84yds, Hurdle, Soft) Castle Robin (IRE) 3rd (14/1 10-12 Rated 130) Paul O'Brien Ask A Honey Bee (IRE) pulled up (3/1Fav 10-12 Rated 132) P J Brennan (12 ran)
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Pats Fancy (IRE)1
30th Jan 2021 Doncaster(3m 84yds, Hurdle, Soft) Castle Robin (IRE) 3rd (14/1 10-12 Rated 130) Paul O'Brien Pats Fancy (IRE) pulled up (7/1 10-12 Rated 133) Sean Bowen (12 ran)
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Champagnesuperover (IRE)1
8th Feb 2020 Newbury(2m 69yds, Bumper, Good (Good to Soft in Places)) Champagnesuperover (IRE) 3rd (2/1Fav 11-3) Adrian Heskin 2.25L in front of Castle Robin (IRE) 7th (50/1 11-3) Paul O'Brien (9 ran)
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7
2412
Champagnesuperover (IRE) 6,b g 11-5

Jeremy (USA)-Meldrum Hall(Saddlers' Hall)

ts3(43) (Oliver Jack Murphy)
Rated 126

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Champagnesuperover (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Castle Robin (IRE)1
8th Feb 2020 Newbury(2m 69yds, Bumper, Good (Good to Soft in Places)) Champagnesuperover (IRE) 3rd (2/1Fav 11-3) Adrian Heskin 2.25L in front of Castle Robin (IRE) 7th (50/1 11-3) Paul O'Brien (9 ran)
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8
1124
Fakiera (FR) 6,b g 11-5

Cokoriko (FR)-Stella D'engilbert(Network)

cp2(41) (Eanna Griffin)
Rated 144

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Fakiera (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Vanillier (FR)1
6th Feb 2021 Leopardstown(2m 6f 33yds, Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy Chase - Soft) Fakiera (FR) 4th (9/1 11-12 Rated 138) J W Kennedy 51.50L in front of Vanillier (FR) 10th (12/1 11-12 Rated 137) J M Moore (13 ran)
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Streets Of Doyen (IRE)1
21st Mar 2020 Thurles(1m 7f 177yds, Maiden Hurdle, Yielding to Soft) Fakiera (FR) 2nd (5/6Fav 11-4) S F O'Keeffe 15.28L in front of Streets Of Doyen (IRE) 9th (125/1 11-10) P J McGrath (16 ran)
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Stattler (IRE)1
6th Feb 2021 Leopardstown(2m 6f 33yds, Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy Chase - Soft) Stattler (IRE) 3rd (7/1 11-12) D E Mullins 2.00L in front of Fakiera (FR) 4th (9/1 11-12 Rated 138) J W Kennedy (13 ran)
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9
1390
N'golo (IRE) 6,gr g 11-5

Galileo (IRE)-Dame Again(Danehill)

ts5hd1(40) (Mr D Mann & Mrs W Duffus)
Rated 142

10
1193
Oscar Elite (IRE) 6,b g 11-5

Oscar (IRE)-Lady Elite(Lord Americo)

ts1(33) d2 (Mrs Mary-ann Middleton)
Rated 135

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Oscar Elite (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Adrimel (FR)1
16th Jan 2021 Warwick(2m 5f , Hurdle, Heavy (Soft in places)) Adrimel (FR) 1st (7/2Fav 11-3 Rated 132) R Johnson 20.00L in front of Oscar Elite (IRE) 9th (5/1 11-0 Rated 140) Jonjo O'Neill Jr (11 ran)
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Vanillier (FR)1
30th Dec 2019 Dromahane P(3m , Point To Point, Soft/Heavy) Vanillier (FR) 1st (6/1 11-11) P A King 11.75L in front of Oscar Elite (IRE) 5th (6/1 11-6) J W Hendrick (14 ran)
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11
612P
Pats Fancy (IRE) 6,b g 11-5

Oscar (IRE)-Pat's Darling(Supreme Leader)

(48) (Hydes,mcdermott,spencer,frobisher & Le)
Rated 133

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Pats Fancy (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
The Cob (IRE)1
30th Jan 2021 Doncaster(3m 84yds, Hurdle, Soft) The Cob (IRE) 1st (25/1 10-12 Rated 128) D A Jacob Pats Fancy (IRE) pulled up (7/1 10-12 Rated 133) Sean Bowen (12 ran)
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Ask A Honey Bee (IRE)2
30th Jan 2021 Doncaster(3m 84yds, Hurdle, Soft) Pats Fancy (IRE) pulled up (7/1 10-12 Rated 133) Sean Bowen Ask A Honey Bee (IRE) pulled up (3/1Fav 10-12 Rated 132) P J Brennan (12 ran)
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12th Dec 2020 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Soft) Pats Fancy (IRE) 2nd (33/1 10-12) Adam Wedge 1.50L in front of Ask A Honey Bee (IRE) 3rd (9/4 10-12 Rated 131) Connor Brace (8 ran)
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Castle Robin (IRE)1
30th Jan 2021 Doncaster(3m 84yds, Hurdle, Soft) Castle Robin (IRE) 3rd (14/1 10-12 Rated 130) Paul O'Brien Pats Fancy (IRE) pulled up (7/1 10-12 Rated 133) Sean Bowen (12 ran)
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Alaphilippe (IRE)1
8th Oct 2020 Ffos Las(1m 7f 182yds, Bumper, Heavy) Alaphilippe (IRE) 1st (7/2 10-9) Max Kendrick 1.00L in front of Pats Fancy (IRE) 2nd (4/1 10-12) Adam Wedge (9 ran)
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12
-313
Stattler (IRE) 6,br g 11-5

Stowaway (GB)-Our Honey(Old Vic)

(41) (Bartlett, Carthy, McCoy, Shanahan)
Rated 146

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Stattler (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Vanillier (FR)2
6th Feb 2021 Leopardstown(2m 6f 33yds, Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy Chase - Soft) Stattler (IRE) 3rd (7/1 11-12) D E Mullins 53.50L in front of Vanillier (FR) 10th (12/1 11-12 Rated 137) J M Moore (13 ran)
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21st Nov 2020 Naas(2m 3f , Maiden Hurdle, Soft - Heavy) Vanillier (FR) 1st (10/3 12-0) J M Moore 2.38L in front of Stattler (IRE) 3rd (4/7Fav 12-0) P Townend (20 ran)
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Fakiera (FR)1
6th Feb 2021 Leopardstown(2m 6f 33yds, Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy Chase - Soft) Stattler (IRE) 3rd (7/1 11-12) D E Mullins 2.00L in front of Fakiera (FR) 4th (9/1 11-12 Rated 138) J W Kennedy (13 ran)
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13
1116
Streets Of Doyen (IRE) 7,b g 11-5

Doyen (IRE)-Satco Street(Satco)

cp2(19) cd1 (Gerard Fox)
Rated 138

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Streets Of Doyen (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Fakiera (FR)1
21st Mar 2020 Thurles(1m 7f 177yds, Maiden Hurdle, Yielding to Soft) Fakiera (FR) 2nd (5/6Fav 11-4) S F O'Keeffe 15.28L in front of Streets Of Doyen (IRE) 9th (125/1 11-10) P J McGrath (16 ran)
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14
1131
The Cob (IRE) 7,b g 11-5

Let The Lion Roar (GB)-Millenium Love(Great Commotion)

(48) d1 (The Cob Nuts)
Rated 139

Head to Head

In the last 3 years The Cob (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Ask A Honey Bee (IRE)1
30th Jan 2021 Doncaster(3m 84yds, Hurdle, Soft) The Cob (IRE) 1st (25/1 10-12 Rated 128) D A Jacob Ask A Honey Bee (IRE) pulled up (3/1Fav 10-12 Rated 132) P J Brennan (12 ran)
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Castle Robin (IRE)1
30th Jan 2021 Doncaster(3m 84yds, Hurdle, Soft) The Cob (IRE) 1st (25/1 10-12 Rated 128) D A Jacob 9.13L in front of Castle Robin (IRE) 3rd (14/1 10-12 Rated 130) Paul O'Brien (12 ran)
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Pats Fancy (IRE)1
30th Jan 2021 Doncaster(3m 84yds, Hurdle, Soft) The Cob (IRE) 1st (25/1 10-12 Rated 128) D A Jacob Pats Fancy (IRE) pulled up (7/1 10-12 Rated 133) Sean Bowen (12 ran)
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15
-111
Threeunderthrufive (IRE) 6,b g 11-5

Shantou (USA)-Didinas(Kaldou Star)

(40) d1 (McNeill Family)
Rated 139

16
3211
Torygraph (IRE) 6,b g 11-5

Mahler (GB)-Oddly Presented(Presenting)

cp1(51) d1 (Well Of Wisdom)
Rated 143

17
2120
Vanillier (FR) 6,gr g 11-5

Martaline (GB)-Virgata(Turgeon)

ts5(41) d1 (Mrs H M Keaveney)
Rated 144

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Vanillier (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Fakiera (FR)1
6th Feb 2021 Leopardstown(2m 6f 33yds, Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy Chase - Soft) Fakiera (FR) 4th (9/1 11-12 Rated 138) J W Kennedy 51.50L in front of Vanillier (FR) 10th (12/1 11-12 Rated 137) J M Moore (13 ran)
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Oscar Elite (IRE)1
30th Dec 2019 Dromahane P(3m , Point To Point, Soft/Heavy) Vanillier (FR) 1st (6/1 11-11) P A King 11.75L in front of Oscar Elite (IRE) 5th (6/1 11-6) J W Hendrick (14 ran)
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Stattler (IRE)2
6th Feb 2021 Leopardstown(2m 6f 33yds, Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy Chase - Soft) Stattler (IRE) 3rd (7/1 11-12) D E Mullins 53.50L in front of Vanillier (FR) 10th (12/1 11-12 Rated 137) J M Moore (13 ran)
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21st Nov 2020 Naas(2m 3f , Maiden Hurdle, Soft - Heavy) Vanillier (FR) 1st (10/3 12-0) J M Moore 2.38L in front of Stattler (IRE) 3rd (4/7Fav 12-0) P Townend (20 ran)
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Symbols Explained

WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.

Trainer/Jockey In Form last 21 days

Trainer/Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
W P Mullins/P Townend
5
12
41

Paul Nicholls/Harry Cobden
4
22
18

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
W P Mullins
18
56
32

Paul Nicholls
14
80
17

F M O'Brien
14
98
14

Olly Murphy
12
44
27

B Pauling
8
38
21

Miss Rebecca Curtis
6
34
17

Gavin Patrick Cromwell
5
39
12

John C McConnell
3
26
11

Charlie Longsdon
2
21
9

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Harry Cobden
10
44
22

Paul O'Brien
6
21
28

Harry Skelton
6
23
26

P Townend
5
12
41

K M Donoghue
3
20
15

J W Kennedy
2
25
8

Richard Patrick
2
7
28

M P Walsh
2
5
40

S D Torrens
1
17
5

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Cheltenham

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Paul Nicholls
122
1031
12

W P Mullins
114
956
12

F M O'Brien
51
434
12

C L Tizzard
38
440
9

Gavin Patrick Cromwell
20
138
14

Miss Rebecca Curtis
16
180
9

B Pauling
14
238
6

John C McConnell
12
98
12

Olly Murphy
9
137
7

Charlie Longsdon
6
213
3

Mrs Denise Foster
3
32
9

Tom Lacey
2
49
4

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Cheltenham

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
R Johnson
66
545
12

Harry Skelton
64
483
13

Harry Cobden
48
402
12

P Townend
45
266
17

P J Brennan
42
431
10

Aidan Coleman
35
449
8

D A Jacob
30
354
8

Rachael Blackmore
23
135
17

M P Walsh
19
146
13

J W Kennedy
16
146
11

K M Donoghue
14
100
14

Richard Patrick
10
57
18

D E Mullins
9
155
6

Jonjo O'Neill Jr
6
99
6

Adrian Heskin
5
63
8

Paul O'Brien
3
42
7

S D Torrens
2
20
10

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Cheltenham

Horse
Wins
Runs
Adrimel (FR)
0
1
Ask A Honey Bee (IRE)
0
2
Barbados Buck's (IRE)
0
1
Castle Robin (IRE)
1
1
Pats Fancy (IRE)
0
1
Streets Of Doyen (IRE)
1
1
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