15:00 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	13 1st (13) (9/1 +36%) Hyland		9 9/1(+36%)																															(13) Hyland 9/1, Better than ever when landing a third handicap hurdle success on his 21f Warwick reappearance 23 days ago. Did that quite readily so a 6 lb rise looks fair enough. Won readily over 2m5f on recent seasonal debut and is unexposed over 3m; respected.
2	11 2nd (11) (20/1 -25%) Judicial Law		20 20/1(-25%)																															(11) Judicial Law 20/1, Gained a third win of the season when leading in the dying strides over 3¼m at Kelso last month. First-time cheekpieces worn on that occasion are retained. Another who can't be discounted. Led close home in first-time cheekpieces at Kelso last month; now 5-14 over hurdles.
3	1 3rd (1) (66/1 +18%) Flight Deck		66 66/1(+18%)																															(1) Flight Deck 66/1, Pretty smart on his day for Jonjo O'Neill but ended his time with that stable on a low note and a watching brief is advised on his return for a new yard with first-time blinkers replacing cheekpieces. Ended last season with two disappointing efforts and was sold for £5,000; stable debut.
4	16 4th (16) (9/1 +36%) Dubrovnik Harry		9 9/1(+36%)																															(16) Dubrovnik Harry 9/1, Third in the competitive EBF Final at Sandown in his novice season. Didn't progress in a light campaign last term but he remains low mileage. Very promising novice in 2021-22; last season didn't get going; still has potential.
5th	7 5th (7) (18/1 -13%) Moonovercloon		18 18/1(-13%)																															(7) Moonovercloon 18/1, Two wins this season and every chance of another when falling at the last at Listowel (2½m) in September. Showed himself none the worse for that when fourth of 17 at Punchestown (2½m again) 17 days ago. Stamina the unknown now tackling 3m for the first time. Two wins this season (2m1f/2m4f); needs a career best over new trip here.
6th	12 6th (12) (11/1 -22%) We'llhavewan		11 11/1(-22%)																															(12) We'llhavewan 11/1, Strong in the market and back to winning ways at Killarney (22.5f, good to soft) when last seen in August. His British mark isn't obviously generous but anything this yard sends over merits plenty of respect. Fended off clear runner up to score at Killarney in August; on a fairly tough British mark.
7th	19 7th (19) (11/1 +21%) Gortmillish		11 11/1(+21%)																															(19) Gortmillish 11/1, Maiden/novice hurdle winner back from a long absence this summer. Advanced his form again when fourth in a 23f rated novice at Killarney 4 weeks ago and he's unexposed now moving into handicap company for Gordon Elliott. On the shortlist. Dual novice winner this summer; no surprise if he features on this handicap debut.
8th	4 8th (4) (6/1 -9%) Bugs Moran		6 6/1(-9%)																															(4) Bugs Moran 6/1, Useful hurdler who has recorded excellent runner-up efforts at Galway (22.5f) and Listowel (2½m) since returning from a long absence. Likely to give another good account now returning to 3m. Won competitive novice handicap in April and ran well in defeat on all three starts since.
9th	10 9th (10) (33/1 -32%) Hurricane Harvey		33 33/1(-32%)																															(10) Hurricane Harvey 33/1, Recorded back-to-back wins around 3m at Uttoxeter and Ludlow last winter. Made a creditable return from 6 months off when third of 5 back at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago but this looks a much deeper race. Good second on New course here in April but others in this field look better handicapped.
6	6 |U| (6) (18/1 +10%) Party Business		18 18/1(+10%)																															(6) Party Business 18/1, Landed a big handicap at Aintree in spring 2022 but drawn a blank since, albeit he ran respectably for fourth of 16 at Haydock (3m) when last seen in May. Has had wind surgery. Did not hit peak form during a fairly light campaign last season; others preferred.
10th	17 10th (17) (33/1 +34%) American Sniper		33 33/1(+34%)																															(17) American Sniper 33/1, Showed a good attitude when winning first 2 completed starts over hurdles. Another good run when just touched off on his 19f Taunton handicap debut in January but hasn't repeated that since, albeit he may have needed his recent Chepstow reappearance. Jack Tudor on Bashful Boy. Didn't run badly on heavy ground this month; a possible if this new trip suits.
11th	2 11th (2) (14/1 +0%) Espoir De Romay		14 14/1(+0%)																															(2) Espoir De Romay 14/1, Very capable sort who has been lightly raced in recent seasons, but he again ran with credit when third in 23f Uttoxeter handicap hurdle back in May. Undergone wind surgery ahead of return with a tongue tie also refitted. Better over fences but placed twice off today's lower hurdle mark in the spring.
12th	3 12th (3) (18/1 +18%) Jet Of Magic		18 18/1(+18%)																															(3) Jet Of Magic 18/1, Positive start for new yard, winning over hurdles at Uttoxeter (23f) in July. Every chance when unseated back there 4 weeks later and respectable third on his Worcester chase debut since. Jumped rather erratically and quickly reverts to hurdles. Last month's chase debut was underwhelming but he was in good form over hurdles beforehand.
13th	5 13th (5) (16/1 -14%) Rock My Way		16 16/1(-14%)																															(5) Rock My Way 16/1, Winning Irish pointer who landed a course Grade 2 novice hurdle in January. Disappointing back here in 2 subsequent outings in the spring but he reappears with his yard in better form. Unexposed. Grade 2 novice winner here in January but ended last season with two heavy defeats.
14th	9 14th (9) (25/1 +11%) Willaston		25 25/1(+11%)																															(9) Willaston 25/1, Progressive in the spring, winning competitive handicaps here (2½m) and at Haydock (3m). Had his winning run ended when a well-held fourth at Uttoxeter in July. Given a break since (has had wind surgery). Won two competitive handicaps in the spring (2m4f/3m) and further progress is possible.
15th	8 15th (8) (9/2 +36%) Hugos New Horse		4.5 9/2(+36%)																															(8) Hugos New Horse 9/2, Likeable type who made it 4 wins in his last 5 starts when showing a typically tenacious attitude to see off 4 rivals at the Ayr Scottish National meeting in April. Steps up to 3m for the first time on reappearance. Likely to go on to even better things this season. Won five times as a novice last season; moves up in trip today; should have more to offer.
16th	14 16th (14) (25/1 -150%) Ringdufferin		25 25/1(-150%)																															(14) Ringdufferin 25/1, Much improved for cheekpieces, making all in a novice at Downpatrick (21.5f, soft) and handicap at Gowran (3m, heavy) last month. Will find it harder to dominate this field but still merits consideration for his top Irish stable. 2-2 since fitted with cheekpieces last month and still has fairly low mileage; shortlisted.
18	18 |PU| (18) (12/1 +14%) Bashful Boy		12 12/1(+14%)																															(18) Bashful Boy 12/1, Back-to-back winner on the Flat at the start of the summer and completed a hat-trick back hurdling at Newton Abbot (21.5f) in July. Well suited by the emphasis on stamina when fourth of 31 in the 2¼m Cesarewitch at Newmarket a fortnight ago and that suggests he'll be suited by this step up to 3m. Highly commendable fourth in the Cesarewitch on Flat this month; first 3m attempt today.
20	20 |PU| (20) (22/1 -10%) Spike Jones		22 22/1(-10%)																															(20) Spike Jones 22/1, Successful twice over 3¼m at Fontwell last season and ended the campaign with a near miss at Kelso in March. Likeable type but might prove vulnerable in deeper on reappearance. Has had wind surgery. Through stayer; in good form when last seen in March; more needed again here.
15	15 |PU| (15) (33/1 -32%) Bangers And Cash		33 33/1(-32%)																															(15) Bangers And Cash 33/1, Progressed into a useful staying chaser last season, winning 3 of his last 4 starts. Has a slightly lower mark to work with back hurdling on his reappearance. Battled bravely for 3m4f chase win in March; today's test may not be ideal for him.

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15:00 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

BUGS MORAN may find this to be slightly easier than the valuable handicaps he has been contesting in Ireland. The six-year-old is likely to be held up off the pace and, granted a strongly run affair, he can sweep home late to collar the likes of Warwick winner Hyland and Hugos New Horse, who was progressive last season. Judicial Law should not be inconvenienced by dropping back in trip, having won over slightly further at Kelso, while Irish raiders Moonovercloon and We'llhavewan are likely to be thereabouts as well.

BUGS MORAN has been better than ever in 2 outings back from a long absence and there could be more to come now returning to 3m so he gets the vote. The likeable Hugos New Horse isn't opposed lightly and is second choice now stepping up to 3m for the first time. Gordon Elliott's Gortmillish and recent Cesarewitch fourth Bashful Boy also make the shortlist in a race where a case can be made for many.

The answer might be BUGS MORAN, who has finished second in three competitive handicaps since winning a series final in April.

15:00 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Cheltenham Novices Hurdle (Class 2) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 +25%) Butch		3 3/1(+25%)																															(1) Butch 3/1, Progressive hurdler last season who made the most a good opportunity in convincing style up in trip on his return at Southwell (24.3f) 25 days ago, well on top finish. Remains open to further improvement. Burdened with a double penalty but unexposed at 3m and he already looks useful.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/4 -105%) Antrim Coast		2.25 9/4(-105%)																															(3) Antrim Coast 9/4, Confirmed the abundant promise of his hurdling debut when impressive winner of 19-runner maiden at Punchestown (20f, good) 18 days ago, storming clear. Will stay beyond 2½m and remains capable of much better. Readily accounted for bumper winners from top yards when off the mark at Punchestown.
3	4 3rd (4) (7/2 +0%) Reverend Hubert		3.5 7/2(+0%)																															(4) Reverend Hubert 7/2, Fairly useful winner at 2m on Flat and confirmed previous hurdling promise when making the most of a good opportunity at Downpatrick (21.7f, good) in August. Built on that when third in a stronger race at Listowel since and ought to be very competitive again. Improving Irish novice and form of latest third at Listowel has been franked.
4	2 4th (2) (5/2 +55%) Lisnamult Lad		2.5 5/2(+55%)																															(2) Lisnamult Lad 5/2, Made the most of another good opportunity to take his hurdling record to 3 wins from 4 starts in 5-runner novice at Ludlow (21.2f, good) 17 days ago, pushed out. Faces a stiffer task here but it's possible the step up to 3m could bring about further improvement. Upped in class with penalties but improving and stable has a good record in this race.
5th	5 5th (5) (22/1 +21%) Track And Trace		22 22/1(+21%)																															(5) Track And Trace 22/1, Expensive purchase who built on an encouraging hurdling debut after 11 months off when shading a tight finish in a 5-runner novice at Warwick (21f) 33 days ago. This is much tougher but he's open to further improvement providing he stands more regular racing. Narrow Warwick winner; down the pecking order on form but has potential.
6th	6 6th (6) (50/1 +24%) Thirtyfour Thirty		50 50/1(+24%)																															(6) Thirtyfour Thirty 50/1, Telescope gelding who confirmed his bumper debut promise when off the mark in game fashion at Worcester in July. Shaped as if still in good form on first run since leaving Nigel Twiston-Davies when second at Stratford subsequently but starts out over hurdles in a warm-looking event. Useful bumper form but he's being asked a stiff question on hurdling introduction.

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15:35 Cheltenham Novices Hurdle (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

REVEREND HUBERT has done well since joining the Charles Byrnes stable and the form of his recent third at Listowel stands out, with the winner going in again subsequently at Listed level. The five-year-old looks set to relish the step up to three miles, while the same may be said of the Punchestown winner Antrim Coast. Improvement is required from Lisnamult Lad if he is to get involved after easy victories in weak contests at Ludlow and Hexham. An impressive winner at Southwell last time out, Butch cannot be ruled out either.

An interesting small-field novice. ANTRIM COAST has made a highly promising start to his career over hurdles, confirming his debut promise when storming clear at Punchestown 18 days ago and, with much better still to come, especially now stepping up in trip, he's difficult to oppose. Butch is another progressive sort who warrants plenty of respect, as does Reverend Hubert, who ran well in a warmish race at Listowel last time.

The Irish look strong here and everything suggests that this longer trip will trigger a positive response from REVEREND HUBERT.

15:35 Cheltenham Novices Hurdle (Class 2) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:10 Cheltenham Maiden Chase (Class 2) 24f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (6/4 -65%) Flooring Porter		1.5 6/4(-65%)																															(3) Flooring Porter 6/4, Dual Stayers' Hurdle winner at the festival but unable to complete a hat-trick of wins in that race this year when fourth. Finished third a month later in Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree and last seen down the field at Auteuil 5 months ago. Fancied to make his mark sent chasing under a new pilot. Top-class staying hurdler; 8yo who should take to fences.
2	2 2nd (2) (11/4 +58%) Broadway Boy		2.75 11/4(+58%)																															(2) Broadway Boy 11/4, Rangy sort who proved progressive over hurdles last term, career best display when gaining his third success from 7 starts at this venue (3m) in April. Made an impressive winning return/chasing debut at Worcester (23f, soft) recently and he's open to further progress. Progressive hurdler who won well on chase debut; stable jockey rides their other.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/4 +25%) Weveallbeencaught		2.25 9/4(+25%)																															(4) Weveallbeencaught 9/4, Added to his bumper success when scoring over hurdles at this track on New Year's Day but hasn't really built on that, pulled up in the Sefton well last seen in April. Is a point winner, so this switch to the larger obstacles could well have a positive effect. Irish point winner; good flashes of form over hurdles and he's a chaser on looks.
4	1 4th (1) (17/2 -21%) Toss Again		8.5 17/2(-21%)																															(1) Toss Again 17/2, Fairly useful hurdler who has quickly made into an even better chaser, winning maiden at Limerick in May and competitive handicap at Galway in August. No match for sole rival Salvador Ziggy in novice at Killarney 9 weeks ago and likely to come up short again here. Has made an excellent start over fences but looks up against it with his penalties.

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16:10 Cheltenham Maiden Chase (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Dual Stayers Hurdle winner FLOORING PORTER is impossible to ignore on his chasing debut and, assuming he carries on with his usual dominant style of running, this could be a straightforward task. Fellow Irish raider Toss Again has already won twice over fences and is feared most. Broadway Boy won well on his chasing debut and can fend off his stablemate Weveallbeencaught to be best of the rest.

Plenty of intrigue despite the small field and it's dual Stayers' Hurdle hero FLOORING PORTER who is selected to make a winning chasing debut teaming up with Keith Donoghue for the first time. Nigel Twiston-Davies saddles a couple and it's Weveallbeencaught who gets the nod over stablemate Broadway Boy for the forecast spot.

Flooring Porter goes chasing with his powers perhaps on the wane and preference is for the more lightly raced WEVEALLBEENCAUGHT.

16:10 Cheltenham Maiden Chase (Class 2) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:45 Cheltenham NH Flat Race (Class 2) 16f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
18	18 (18) (22/1 -10%) Betty's Tiara		22 22/1(-10%)																															(18) Betty's Tiara 22/1, Half-sister to a bumper winner and followed suit at the first time of asking in a 10-runner event at Stratford 58 days ago. Reasonable claims as she bids to defy a penalty. Dug deep to win at Stratford; likely to need a lot more if she's to follow up here.
1	1 1st (1) (18/5 +35%) The Kemble Brewery		3.6 18/5(+35%)																															(1) The Kemble Brewery 18/5, Created a good impression when landing 8-runner bumper at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft, 11/4) on NH debut. More to come after 6 months off, so worthy of respect. 120,000euros 3yo; was merely shaken up to make a winning debut at Huntingdon.
2	17 2nd (17) (10/1 +38%) Valgrand		10 10/1(+38%)																															(17) Valgrand 10/1, €35,000 3-y-o, Bathyrhon gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful 2¼m hurdle winner in France Vaugeoise. Dam, winning hurdler in France, also 16.5f winner on Flat. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Mar 5). Point second could be working out better but open to improvement now with top yard.
3	11 3rd (11) (9/1 -50%) Martin Plage		9 9/1(-50%)																															(11) Martin Plage 9/1, €16,000 3-y-o, £110,000 4-y-o, Buck's Boum gelding. Dam, French hurdler (2¼m winner), sister to fairly useful 15f hurdle winner in France Plus de Sivola. Easily beat only other finisher sole start in points (Apr 2) and appeals as a notable Rules debutant. Beat one other finisher in a British point and later sold on for £110,000; stable in form.
4	14 4th (14) (50/1 +24%) Strong Foundations		50 50/1(+24%)																															(14) Strong Foundations 50/1, €31,000 3-y-o, Malinas gelding. Dam showed nothing sole start in bumpers. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Feb 5). Wears tongue strap. Probably beaten by a decent horse in his Irish point and should have a future.
5th	15 5th (15) (66/1 -32%) The Northernlights		66 66/1(-32%)																															(15) The Northernlights 66/1, £26,000 3-y-o, Califet gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/useful chaser Youcantcallherthat. Dam (b89) bumper winner. Runner-up sole start in point bumpers (May 13). Runner-up in a point bumper in May, proving no match for the comfortable winner.
6th	2 6th (2) (18/1 -50%) Willsburg		18 18/1(-50%)																															(2) Willsburg 18/1, Half-brother to smart chaser Wyck Hill and made the ideal start when landing a 7-runner event at Warwick 7 months ago. Open to improvement and not discounted. Didn't look short of speed when running out a 9l winner at Warwick; penalised.
7th	3 7th (3) (12/1 +25%) Ballyvango		12 12/1(+25%)																															(3) Ballyvango 12/1, Half-brother to a bumper winner and there was promise amidst greenness when fifth in a good race at Kempton 7 months ago. Likely to step up on that. Ran a nice first race to be fifth of 17 at Kempton in March (soft), keeping on.
8th	13 8th (13) (33/1 +0%) Stay If U Want To		33 33/1(+0%)																															(13) Stay If U Want To 33/1, Related to a bumper winner and offered some encouragement when fourth at Ludlow 6 months ago. This is likely to prove too competitive for him, though. Lacked the gears to land a serious blow when beaten about 10l at Ludlow in April.
9th	5 9th (5) (2/1 +20%) Catch Yourself On		2 2/1(+20%)																															(5) Catch Yourself On 2/1, €60,000 3-y-o, Noble Mission gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners, including Seismic Wave. Dam 6.5f-1m winner in France. Worth chancing to make a winning debut. 60,000euros 3yo; Flat-bred gelding from top yard and he's of obvious interest.
10th	12 10th (12) (14/1 -40%) Soir De Gala		14 14/1(-40%)																															(12) Soir De Gala 14/1, Showed something to work on when third at Wincanton on debut, albeit with the run of things from the front. Off 6 months since but, given his connections, he's worth a chance to improve. Had wind surgery since finishing third at Wincanton; the second won next time.
11th	16 11th (16) (40/1 -21%) Tout Sur Moi		40 40/1(-21%)																															(16) Tout Sur Moi 40/1, Showed a bit to work on when fourth on debut at Warwick 7 months ago but a lot more is required if he's to feature in this. Racing too freely didn't help when a weakening fourth at Warwick; can improve.
12th	7 12th (7) (200/1 -100%) Hawk Stone		200 200/1(-100%)																															(7) Hawk Stone 200/1, €9,500 3-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler (stayed 25f) Orbys Legend. Not an obvious sort on paper. 9,500euros 3yo; trainer 0-11 in bumpers during recent seasons; hard to warm to.
13th	4 13th (4) (14/1 +44%) Call To Duty		14 14/1(+44%)																															(4) Call To Duty 14/1, Out of a winning hurdler and offered encouragement when third at Taunton 6 months ago. Open to improvement and worthy of consideration. Came from off the pace for third of 13 on debut at Taunton (good to soft) in April.
14th	10 14th (10) (9/1 +25%) Jackson Lamb		9 9/1(+25%)																															(10) Jackson Lamb 9/1, Showed plenty when second of 11 in bumper at Roscommon (15.3f, good to soft) on NH debut 81 days ago. Significant that he's made the trip over and he warrants strong consideration. Runner-up at Roscommon and his yard won this last year with Encanto Bruno.
15th	8 15th (8) (16/1 +36%) Highway One O Five		16 16/1(+36%)																															(8) Highway One O Five 16/1, Half-brother to 4 winners and showed up well when third on both starts to date. Hasn't been seen for 6 months but stable should have him tuned up. Well related and placed in bumpers last season, on good at Kempton and soft at Plumpton.

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16:45 Cheltenham NH Flat Race (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Catch Yourself On represents Wilie Mullins and this son of Noble Mission is a must for consideration. However, there are dangers aplenty and a chance is taken on THE KEMBLE BREWERY building on his debut Huntingdon success under a 4lb penalty. A 120,000-euros purchase, the selection coped with cut in the ground on that occasion and looks an interesting prospect. Jackson Lamb and Call To Duty are others to consider.

CATCH YOURSELF ON is related to numerous winners and should have enough speed for this discipline, so he's capable of making a winning start at the possible expense of point-recruit Martin Plage. Several of the others are closely matched on form but Jackson Lamb is open to improvement, so he's another one to consider.

With his Flat pedigree, CATCH YOURSELF ON could have a speed edge over those with stouter pedigrees. The market needs checking.

16:45 Cheltenham NH Flat Race (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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