Close Hatches and Royal Delta prep for Breeders' Cup 2013
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Royal Delta - Breeders' Cup, 10/31/2013
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Royal Delta - 2013 Breeders' Cup, October 30, 2013.
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Royal Delta - 2013 Breeders' Cup, October 30, 2013.
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Royal Delta - 2013 Breeders' Cup, October 30, 2013.
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Royal Delta - Belmont Park Work, October 26, 2013.
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Royal Delta wins the 2013 Personal Ensign.
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Royal Delta wins the 2013 Personal Ensign.
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Royal Delta wins the 2013 Personal Ensign.
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Royal Delta wins the 2013 Personal Ensign.
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Royal Delta wins the 2013 Personal Ensign.
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Royal Delta wins the 2013 Personal Ensign.
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Royal Delta wins the 2013 Personal Ensign.
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Royal Delta wins the 2013 Personal Ensign.
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Royal Delta wins the 2013 Personal Ensign.
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Royal Delta wins the 2013 Delaware Handicap.
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Royal Delta wins the 2013 Delaware Handicap.
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Royal Delta on Belmont's Track 6/2/2013.
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Royal Delta on Belmont's Track 6/2/2013.
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Royal Delta at Meydan in Dubai.
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Royal Delta - Dubai, March 27, 2013.
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Royal Delta - Dubai, March 27, 2013.
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Royal Delta - Dubai, March 27, 2013.
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Royal Delta - Dubai, March 27, 2013.
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Royal Delta - Dubai, March 27, 2013.
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Royal Delta - Dubai, March 27, 2013.
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Royal Delta - Dubai, March 26, 2013.
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Royal Delta - Dubai, March 26, 2013.
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Royal Delta - Dubai, March 25, 2013.
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Royal Delta - Dubai, March 25, 2013.
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Royal Delta wins the Sabin Stakes.
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Royal Delta wins the Sabin Stakes.
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Royal Delta running in the Sabin Stakes.
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Royal Delta running in the Sabin Stakes.
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Royal Delta wins the Sabin Stakes.
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Royal Delta wins the Sabin Stakes.
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Royal Delta wins the Sabin Stakes.
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Royal Delta comes back to win the Sabin Stakes.
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Royal Delta wins the Sabin Stakes.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.
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Royal Delta - Santa Anita October 30, 2012.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Beldame.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Beldame.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Beldame.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Beldame.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Beldame.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Beldame.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Beldame.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Beldame.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Beldame.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Beldame.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Beldame.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Beldame.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Delaware Handicap.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Delaware Handicap.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Delaware Handicap.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Fleur de Lis.
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Royal Delta wins the 2012 Fleur de Lis.
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Royal Delta preps for racing in Dubai.
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Royal Delta and Luck Chappy working at Meydan.
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Royal Delta in Dubai.
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Royal Delta - Dubai 2012
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Royal Delta - Dubai 2012
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Royal Delta - Dubai 2012
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Royal Delta at Meydan Racecourse.
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Royal Delta and Lucky Chappy in Dubai.
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Royal Delta wins the 2011 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Royal Delta wins the 2011 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.
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Royal Delta wins the 2011 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Royal Delta wins the 2011 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Royal Delta wins the 2011 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Royal Delta wins the 2011 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.
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Royal Delta wins the 2011 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.
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Royal Delta wins the 2011 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.
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Royal Delta wins the 2011 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.
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Royal Delta wins the 2011 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.
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Royal Delta wins the 2011 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.
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Royal Delta wins the 2011 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic.
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Royal Delta at Churchill Downs, October 29, 2011.
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Royal Delta at Churchill Downs, October 28, 2011.
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Royal Delta wins the 2011 Alabama.
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Royal Delta wins the 2011 Alabama.
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Royal Delta wins the 2011 Alabama.
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Royal Delta wins the 2011 Alabama.
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Royal Delta wins the 2011 Alabama.
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Royal Delta wins the 2011 Alabama.
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Royal Delta wins the 2011 Alabama.
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Royal Delta wins the 2011 Alabama.
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Royal Delta wins the 2011 Alabama.
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Royal Delta wins the 2011 Alabama.
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Royal Delta wins the 2011 Alabama.
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Royal Delta wins the 2011 Black-Eyed Susan.
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Royal Delta wins the 2011 Black-Eyed Susan.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt| Trainer | William I. Mott |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Mike E. Smith |
| Owner | Besilu Stables |
| Breeder | Palides Investments N.V., Inc. |
| Royal Delta View Five-Cross Pedigree | Empire Maker | Unbridled |
| Toussaud | ||
| Delta Princess | A.P. Indy | |
| Lyphard's Delta |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEENOV2011 Hip 427 |
Racing or broodmare prospect | Besilu Stables | Chanteclair Farm, agent for Dispersal of Palides Investments N.V. | $8,500,000 |
It's not often that the connections of a one-horse consignment lead over a sale topper at public auction, but that's exactly what happened to Hoby and Layna Kight at Fasig-Tipton's Florida sale March 24.
With a bullish juvenile sale market on the move, Fasig-Tipton enters its annual Florida sale of select 2-year-olds in training March 24 at Adena Springs South near Williston, Fla.
Celebrating the winners of the 2013 Eclipse Awards. view slideshow
Wise Dan, the 2013 Horse of the Year, became the first horse to win three championships in consecutive years.
Superstar mare Royal Delta easily dominated the older female division and notched her third straight Eclipse Award by virtue of three impressive graded stakes victories last year, one of which was grade I.
In the older female Eclipse Award category, two-time champion Royal Delta is the standout finalist, while other impressive mares Joyful Victory and Tiz Miz Sue attempt to make a case with their 2013 grade I accomplishments.
Highlights from the career of dual champion Royal Delta. view slideshow
The connections of two-time champion Royal Delta have announced that the 5-year-old daughter of Empire Maker has been retired and will be bred to Galileo.
Smooth as silk under jockey Gary Stevens, Beholder vanquished both two-time champion Royal Delta and Princess of Sylmar while rolling to an open-lengths victory in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) Nov. 1.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays: Breeders' Cup Edition read blog
Due to a late career start in 2012, Princess of Sylmar is the only one of the big three in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I), only who doesn't yet have a Breeders' Cup victory and an Eclipse Award to her credit.
In Part I of That Handicapping Show for the Breeders' Cup, Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak look at the Turf Sprint, the Filly and Mare Sprint, and the Distaff. Watch Video
Lenny Shulman updates the news of the day including track work by Royal Delta, Close Hatches, and Mucho Macho Man. watch video
Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott oversaw Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) contenders Royal Delta and Close Hatches as they stretched their legs at Santa Anita on Oct. 29 after arriving from New York the day before.
The Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) may only have a field of six, but they have created perhaps the most riveting puzzle in the entire series this year.
Trainer Bill Mott said he was happy with the final works by Royal Delta and Close Hatches at Belmont Park Oct. 26 before they head to California for the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I).
Signaling readiness to defend her title in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I), two-time champion Royal Delta zipped a half-mile in :46.52 at Belmont Park the morning of Oct. 26.
As a companion to the feature in the October 26 Blood-Horse, we present video highlights of the 12 horses who have had multiple Breeders' Cup victories. Watch Video
The best of the best will be on display at Santa Anita Park Nov. 1-2, with the leading trainers in the United States and Europe pre-entering a star-studded array of talent for the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
Evan Hammonds looks at past efforts from Royal Delta, Princess of Sylmar, and Beholder to predict a Breeders' Cup Distaff winner. Evan also looks at Bobby's Kitten. watch video
Led by champion Royal Delta and Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) contender Ron the Greek, horses conditioned by Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott got in their Belmont Park works Oct. 19 in advance of the Nov. 1-2 Breeders' Cup.
Steve shares his thoughts on the battle for Horse of the Year. read blog
Two-time champion Royal Delta sizzled four furlongs in :46.50 before the maintenance break at Belmont Park Oct 12 as she prepped for an attempt at her third straight Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I).
Steve offers some early thoughts on the Breeders' Cup. read blog
Unique photos from Super Saturday and international races from the weekend! view slideshow
The first three finishers in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) are headed for a rematch in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park, their trainers indicated on the morning of Sept. 29.
Princess of Sylmar, facing older foes for the first time, sprung a mild upset Sept. 28 when the 3-year-old filly collared two-time champion Royal Delta and went on to win the $400,000 Beldame Invitational Stakes (gr. I).
Lenny and Steve discuss the Jockey Club Gold Cup, the Beldame matchup of Royal Delta and Princess of Sylmar, new Breeders' Cup races, and more. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. Watch Video
Champion Royal Delta looks to defend her status as the racing world's star female against the brilliant 3-year-old Princess of Sylmar Sept. 28 in the $400,000 Beldame (gr. I) at Belmont Park.
Champion Royal Delta wrapped up serious preparation for defense of her Beldame Invitational Stakes (gr. I) win with a four-furlong breeze Sept. 23 at Belmont Park.
As so often is the case as summer turns to fall, Racing Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott has a stable of Thoroughbreds moving in the right direction.
While champion Royal Delta is wrapping up her 2013 campaign with planned starts in the Beldame Invitational and Breeders' Cup Distaff (both gr. I), her connections are considering her future as a broodmare.
Alan Porter analyzes potential stallions for champion mare Royal Delta using statistics from the Key Ancestors report. read blog
The best sophomore filly in the country might run the race of her life next time out, but it won't be in the Breeders' Cup World Championships. read blog
After a powerful victory in the Aug. 25 Personal Ensign (gr. I) at Saratoga, Royal Delta will prepare for $400,000 Beldame Invitational Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 28 at Belmont Park.
Saratoga enters its final week as crowds begin to thin. read blog
Besilu Stables' two-time champion Royal Delta continued on her path toward a third crown with an easy victory in the Personal Ensign Handicap (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 25.
Champion mare Royal Delta is the class of a small group entered in the $600,000 Personal Ensign Invitational (gr. I) Aug. 25 at Saratoga, but as we saw last year in this event, sometimes even class gets beat.
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Female lines that continue to produce top-class runners.
Orb, winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), turned in a sharp half-mile work in a bullet :47.68 Aug. 19 in preparation for the Aug. 24 Travers Stakes (gr. I), the fastest of 28 works at the distance.
Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin recap the Whitney Handicap, Cross Traffic, Unbridled's Song and family, and the farewell of Stable Boy. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm watch video
A Distorted Humor colt who is a half to champion Royal Delta walks at the Adena consignment at the Fasig-Tipton select yearling sale. watch video
Both have made it to the steps of the pantheon. But there is a big difference between sitting on the steps and actually being allowed to pass through the hallowed gates. read blog
Joel Rosario, who guided Dullahan to victory in the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic in 2012, will ride Game On Dude in the 23rd edition of Del Mar's signature event Aug. 25.
Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin celebrate the 150th anniversary edition of Saratoga and And They're Off! They discuss Royal Delta, Jeranimo, the Haskell and Jim Dandy, and an exciting Saratoga Top 10 list. watch video
Lenny Shulman fills in for Evan Hammonds and dissects the efforts of Royal Delta, Jeranimo, and Princess of Sylmar. watch video
Two-time champion Royal Delta, who put it all together in an overpowering victory in the $750,000 Delaware Handicap (gr. I), makes her next stop in the Personal Ensign Invitational (gr. I) at Saratoga, trainer Bill Mott said.
Racing without Lasix in search of a return to dominant form, Besilu Stable's champion mare Royal Delta cruised to victory by 10 3/4 lengths in the $750,000 Delaware Handicap (gr. I) July 20 at Delaware Park.
Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak handicap the Delaware Handicap and CCA Oaks. Do you think the races will be exciting with such small fields but big talent? watch video
Champion racemare Royal Delta aims for a title defense July 20 in the $750,000 Delaware Handicap (gr. I), seeking redemption after a five-length loss in the June 15 Fleur de Lis Handicap (gr. II) at Churchill Downs.
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