December 27 / 13.00 Wetherby

13.00

Good To Soft

William Hill Lengthen ~Yourodds Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3267.6
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 17 runners
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William Hill Lengthen ~Yourodds Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 55

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beat just one finisher in a point in March but that one has won both starts since; no great shakes in two 2m4f hurdles for new yard and he made a respiratory noise on latest; has something to prove on drop to 2m.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

12th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 4

15:08 Hereford

Quick Sharpener

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Struggled last season on final three runs for the Newland/Insole yard; however, he won off 4lb higher at Bangor (2m4f, good) last April so has a handy mark to work with if a change of scenery has prompted a revival; new yard is enjoying a good month; remains in the same ownership.

13/8

5

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:32 Uttoxeter

Quick Sharpener

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Won off 1lb lower at Bangor (2m4f, good; also suited by soft) last Apri but has suffered three non-completions since then and was well beaten when he did get round; clearly capable of a big run but comes with a good few risks.

12/1

6

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

14:12 Bangor-on-Dee

Quick Sharpener

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Pulled up in two of his four chases but first and second in the other two, with the win coming in a small field over C&D (good); this looks a better race.

16/1

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8/15

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 623-21

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Already shown useful level of form, finishing close up behind a promising one over C&D in October (good to soft) then having to work quite hard to win at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie, retained); the one to beat despite penalty.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

22nd Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

15:33 Newbury

Royal Mogul

11st 11lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Donald McCain

2-4 in novice company over hurdles last season but he's been pulled up in both his handicaps including on his chase debut at Ayr (2m, good to soft) in November; now returns to hurdling after a second win operation but he needs a major revival after another break.

33/1

0

7

4th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

15:28 Ayr

Royal Mogul

10st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

2-4 in novice company over hurdles last season; not seen since struggling in Scottish Champion Hurdle here in April but still looks interesting on today's chasing debut.

11/1

11

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Ayr

Royal Mogul

10st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Has won two minor events in the north of England and was found an easy opening in which to defy a penalty last time; 4lb 'wrong' for this severe hike in class and it looks a big ask.

25/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran encouragingly in all three completions in Irish points; sold £31,000 in May; pedigree suggests longer trips will be in order and he lacks a recent run but is still worth a market check.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

26th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 3

15:53 Wetherby

Benassi

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Very inconsistent and pulled up last time; however, he stayed on well for second in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Leicester (2m4f, heavy) two starts ago and is well worth a go at this new trip; a possible.

8/1

Form: 55

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Winner of quite competitive Irish point in February; has not found much in a bumper (7-1) and maiden hurdle (9-1) at Uttoxeter since but disappointing if he didn't have some sort of say here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Worcester

Sageburg County

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Three-time chase winner; just missed out at Uttoxeter in March (2m4f) and it was a Class 2 in which he couldn't land any real blow the last time; can cope with this mark and should go well in this easier race.

4/1

3rd

1

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Worcester

Sageburg County

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Three-time chase winner; just missed out at Uttoxeter in March (2m4f) and it was a Class 2 in which he couldn't land any real blow the last time; can cope with this mark and should go well in this easier race.

4/1

4th

9

21st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

15:34 Chepstow

Sageburg County

10st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Rebounded from poor performance and went down fighting when second at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) last month; up in grade and 2lb higher but ran very well over C&D on both previous visits to Chepstow, more notably when winning by 3l on good ground a year ago.

6/1

Form: 64

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved with racing in Irish points and February win (soft/heavy) has been franked since; however, he's made a slow start to British hurdle career and now drops to 2m following wind surgery which may improve matters.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

20th Jul 2024

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

14:15 Cartmel

Hattons Gardens

11st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Sandy Thomson

Irish point winner in February 2022 (3m, soft to heavy); yet to win over regulation fences, but several fair efforts including when 7l fifth of 13 at Uttoxeter last time (3m, good).

13/2

5th

5

6th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Uttoxeter

Hattons Gardens

11st 6lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Flattered to deceive on a few occasions over hurdles and doesn't seem to see his races out; again weakened to be fourth on last month's chase debut at Southwell (2m4f, good); this longer trip may prove beneficial and he has dropped to a workable mark; each-way player.

6/1

4th

3

14th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

Hattons Gardens

11st 7lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Irish point winner in February 2022 (3m, soft/heavy); patchy form over hurdles; cheekpieces now on again (pulled up with an irregular heartbeat only previous time he wore them); bit to prove on chase debut.

6/1

Form: U7

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat winner at 1m2f in May 2021 but she unseated at the first on hurdle debut and was well adrift at Uttoxeter this month (80-1).
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

17

28th Jan 2024

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

15:35 Doncaster

Rainbow Jet

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: John Mackie

Sole win came on Flat in 2021; holds weak claims on hurdles form and latest defeat took record in this sphere to 0-10; opposed.

33/1

7th

8

26th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

15:20 Uttoxeter

Rainbow Jet

10st 5lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: John Mackie

prominent, led 3rd, headed 3 out, soon weakened

20/1

100/1

Form: 08

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shown little in a bumper and on hurdle debut at Southwell (66-1); very early days as yet.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

18:10 Uttoxeter

Eddie Mush

10st 11lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Sue Smith

Did not show a great deal over hurdles in 2022-23 season and, following a long absence, was tailed off at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last month.

33/1

12th

8

10th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

20:05 Sedgefield

Eddie Mush

11st 3lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Sue Smith

Pulled up when 66-1 for handicap debut in February (2m3f, good; wore cheekpieces) and didn't show much when back in novice company later that month (1m7f no headgear); still unexposed but significant improvement is needed.

25/1

12th

8

10th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

20:05 Sedgefield

Eddie Mush

11st 3lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Sue Smith

Pulled up when 66-1 for handicap debut in February (2m3f, good; wore cheekpieces) and didn't show much when back in novice company later that month (1m7f no headgear); still unexposed but significant improvement is needed.

25/1

Form: 236 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in Galway bumpers for Willie Mullins but was well adrift on his recent Thurles hurdle debut (favourite); sold £28,000 since; should be capable of better in this field.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Allibaba

11st 3lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Made light of a 538-day absence to win for the first time on his stable debut at Market Rasen (2m, good) 12 days ago; handicapper has reacted by raising him 9lb but that may not be enough to stop him following up.

6/5

1st

9

8th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:45 Market Rasen

Allibaba

10st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Offered nothing during the briefest of comebacks in autumn 2024, and another long absence since; now 25lb lower than when first entering handicaps, however, and remains in the same ownership now as then; check for market confidence ahead of this stable debut.

12/1

7th

7

16th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:03 Uttoxeter

Allibaba

10st 9lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Philip Kirby

held up in rear, outpaced 5th, lost touch 3 out, tailed off

14/1

Form: 80

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won his only completion in points last December but has been left behind at big prices in two hurdle starts for this yard; handicaps looking more suitable after this.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

20th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

16:40 Market Rasen

Yeomen Warder

10st 10lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

soon in rear, hit 4th

14/1

10th

5

11th Feb 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:23 Warwick

Yeomen Warder

11st 4lb

J: David England

T: Dan Skelton

always towards rear

15/2

5

31st Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 5

15:35 Lingfield

Yeomen Warder

11st 4lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Hard to work up enthusiasm for what he achieved in novice hurdles but he won his only point completion last winter and this modest event could be a ripe plum for picking now he goes handicapping up in trip.

100/30

Form: 7096

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest in bumpers and two novice hurdles, triple-figure prices for the latter two races; handicaps likely to see him in a better light.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

0

10

17th Nov 2023

Good

2m 0f 78y

Class 5

13:00 Doncaster

Out For The Count

10st 2lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Jennie Candlish

Modest maiden hurdler; unseated rider at first fence on chasing debut in September and was tailed off when fourth at Huntingdon (2m7f) last month; needs this sharp drop back in trip to show him in a much better light; 1lb wrong.

25/1

4th

8

10th Oct 2023

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

16:20 Huntingdon

Out For The Count

10st 4lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Jennie Candlish

Modest maiden hurdler who unseated rider at first fence when 33-1 for last month's chasing debut; not the most obvious answer.

20/1

0

9

19th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Uttoxeter

Out For The Count

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

held up in rear, not fluent and unseated 1st

12/1

Form: 075P

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wasn't beaten too far in Perth bumper in July but had to call it a day on hurdle debut for new yard at Carlisle last month; tongue tied today.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

23rd Mar 2023

Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

14:50 Sedgefield

Glascar More

10st 6lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Joanne Foster

Possible improver now qualified for a mark but he's far less solid than the other handicap newcomers in this field; holds very weak claims on bumper and hurdles form as things stand.

20/1

6

14th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:12 Wetherby

Glascar More

11st 8lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Joanne Foster

disputed lead, chased leaders 4th, weakened 4 out, well behind when pulled up before 3 out

66/1

11th

7

27th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:00 Wetherby

Glascar More

11st 0lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Joanne Foster

prominent

100/1

Form: 7-77

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Triple-figure prices and beaten a long way in two hurdle runs, at Ayr and Newcastle.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

12

10th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Farne Island

10st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Adam Nicol

in rear

12/1

5th

11

15th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

16:40 Newcastle

Farne Island

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Adam Nicol

took keen hold, prominent on outer

11/1

2nd

6

29th Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

16:10 Newcastle

Farne Island

10st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Adam Nicol

Down the field at big odds in both handicaps, more recently over C&D (heavy) 11 days ago when 66-1, and she's hard to fancy.

25/1

Form: 89

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hint of ability in 2m novice hurdles at Warwick and Exeter recently; seems likely to come into his own when handicapping over further.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

17th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 0f 150y

Class 4

15:42 Wincanton

Pride Rock

10st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo O’Neill

There's stamina in his pedigree and he showed marked improvement when upped to 3m for second of 15 on handicap debut at Ffos Las (soft); that was last January and he's unraced since; needed some riding, including as he wandered under pressure and was awkward at the penultimate flight, and cheekpieces go on today; off an unchanged mark, he's on the shortlist.

6/1

2nd

10

23rd Jan 2023

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

16:30 Ffos Las

Pride Rock

11st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

No better than mid-division in three 2m novices but there's stamina in his pedigree and this trip should be more suitable for his handicap debut; respected, especially if strong in the betting.

5/1

13th

12

27th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:00 Wetherby

Pride Rock

11st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo O’Neill

prominent

33/1

Form: 838-

Last run: 258 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ordinary efforts when weakening in Carlisle and Southwell bumpers in the spring; seems very likely to need the run now hurdling.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

14th May 2023

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:35 Ludlow

Rocket Robbo

10st 13lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Unplaced all eight hurdling starts; quite well handicapped if judged on his sixth of 13 at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in February but ran poorly when tried over 3m last month; considered only if lively in the betting.

20/1

8

8th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 5

16:25 Haydock

Rocket Robbo

10st 11lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Eight-race maiden; has bits of form, not the most solid though and he was well held when falling at the final flight last time; had first-time cheekpieces that day and now also has his tongue tied; moves up from 2m4f.

25/1

6

6th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell

Rocket Robbo

11st 4lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Seven-race maiden; shaped with promise on handicap debut at Doncaster (2m3f, good; sixth to Doors Breaker) most recently, keeping on from a difficult position; possibilities if he takes well to first-time headgear.

14/1

Form: 28-5

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Signs of ability on the AW last summer but 28-1 and well held on hurdle debut for this yard at Newcastle this month.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

7

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:25 Stratford

A Shining Moon

10st 12lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Paul Midgley

towards rear, bad mistake 3rd

16/1

12th

6

(12)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

16:55 Redcar

A Shining Moon

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

More than a year since he ran well on the Flat and the switch to blinkers didn't help last time (returns to the usual cheekpieces today); would be a surprise winner upped from 1m2f.

25/1

8th

7

(3)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

14:10 Beverley

A Shining Moon

10st 4lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: Paul Midgley

On a lengthy losing sequence and he failed to beat a rival in 1m4f handicap at Leicester last month; blinkers replace the usual cheekpieces here with plenty to prove.

25/1

Form: 309-5

Last run: 72 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hasn't gone on from his third in an Ayr bumper in October 2021; has plenty to prove now hurdling.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

19th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Wetherby

Haut Berry

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Andrew Crook

Placed in a bumper in 2021 but showed no promise on first three hurdling starts (2m-2m3f) and is 5lb out of the weights for this handicap debut; significant improvement required.

25/1

Form: 05-54

Last run: 94 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Horse

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and modest form all four starts in bumpers; best watched now hurdling.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

18th Jul 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

19:40 Southwell

Dee Day Landing

11st 2lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Mark Weatherer

held up in rear, ridden and no impression from 3 out

100/1

Non-runners

Mr Biggs

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Payout
Exacta £26.20
Straight Forecast £19.56
Trifecta £155.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Royal Mogul

WEST COUNTRY:

Pride Rock

TOPSPEED:

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