15:00 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 18f - 8 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	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (12/1 +70%) Sea The Sunset		12 12/1(+70%)																															(8) Sea The Sunset 12/1, 50/1, eleventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Navan (15.6f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Just mildly encouraging handicap debut at Navan last month; 4yo could need more time.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/2 +30%) Skip Mahler		3.5 7/2(+30%)																															(3) Skip Mahler 7/2, 11/1, good third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (17.4f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Good Sligo effort when last seen although best form is on better ground.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/4 +39%) Fassbender		2.75 11/4(+39%)																															(2) Fassbender 11/4, C&D winner. 11/2, good third of 9 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (soft) 21 days ago. Another bold show likely. C&D specialist won this two years ago and recent runs here put him firmly in the mix again.
4	5 4th (5) (28/1 +44%) Dgalwaygallivantor		28 28/1(+44%)																															(5) Dgalwaygallivantor 28/1, Thirteenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good, 40/1) 141 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Beaten long way on handicap debut; Always Force It looks the stronger of the Cromwell pair.
5th	4 5th (4) (9/2 -50%) Always Force It		4.5 9/2(-50%)																															(4) Always Force It 9/2, Promising type. Fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Navan (15.6f, good to soft) 20 days ago, running on. Open to progress. Eyecatching handicap debut at Navan; likely has more to offer and should go well.
6th	11 6th (11) (8/1 +27%) Monoxide		8 8/1(+27%)																															(11) Monoxide 8/1, Remains a maiden after 32 NH runs. Good second of 10 in handicap chase (8/1) at Warwick (16.2f, good) 11 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Thoroughly exposed but often runs well here and should run his race.
7th	1 7th (1) (7/2 +0%) In For The Night		3.5 7/2(+0%)																															(1) In For The Night 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, very good second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Navan (15.6f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Enters calculations. Bit unlucky when just denied at Navan recently; big player.
8th	10 8th (10) (14/1 +58%) Crecerelle		14 14/1(+58%)																															(10) Crecerelle 14/1, 200/1, fourth of 5 in minor event hurdle at this course (21.8f, good) 85 days ago. Outran his mark in a 2m6f novice here in July but can't be relied upon to reproduce that.

LTO Selection:

Mark McNiff's FASSBENDER loves racing in Downpatrick and won this race a couple of years ago. Philip Byrnes' 5lb claim could see him post his third victory at this track. He has been placed on his last two outings here and Byrnes looks good value for his claim in riding for the most part for his father Charles Byrnes. In For The Night stepped up on previous efforts when a close second in Navan. He stayed on well up the stiff hill which bodes well for this longer trip. Always Force It was a never nearer fifth in the same Navan race and is likely to improve upon that finish. Philip Rothwell is having an excellent season and his Cullenwaine should be in the mix for prize money while Skip Mahler performed creditably in third at Sligo in August, but would prefer 'good' in the going description.

FASSBENDER confirmed his return to form when third over C&D 3 weeks ago and looks ready to strike. In For The Night left previous efforts well behind when going close at Navan 3 weeks ago so is another to consider along with Always Force It, who caught the eye on his handicap bow in the same race.

15:00 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 22f - 7 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	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (3/1 +0%) Nt Field Minnesota		3 3/1(+0%)																															(7) Nt Field Minnesota 3/1, Fifth of 10 in novice hurdle (9/4) at this course (17.8f, soft) on hurdles bow 21 days ago. Point winner can do better and this longer trip will suit. Leading claims. Point winner but it's been an underwhelming start for her top yard.
2	3 2nd (3) (15/8 -7%) Kansas City Star		1.875 15/8(-7%)																															(3) Kansas City Star 15/8, Fairly useful hurdler. 7/4, below form second of 5 in novice hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good) 142 days ago. Sets a solid standard and goes well fresh, so lots to like. Point winner; placed behind smart opposition over hurdles; bang there.
3	4 3rd (4) (13/2 +46%) Marronstown		6.5 13/2(+46%)																															(4) Marronstown 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, very good fifth of 13 in novice hurdle at this course (21.7f, heavy) 6 months ago. More needed. Ran well for a long way over C&D in April, only to be left behind when it mattered.
4	1 4th (1) (40/1 +50%) Imbolc		40 40/1(+50%)																															(1) Imbolc 40/1, Pulled up sole start in points (Dec 2022). Little appeal. In trouble from halfway and pulled up on only point start; very opposable.
5th	6 5th (6) (150/1 -127%) Val Rapide		150 150/1(-127%)																															(6) Val Rapide 150/1, 40/1, unseated rider in novice hurdle at Gowran (20.2f, heavy) on NH debut 6 days ago, stumbling and unseating in amongst horses soon after first. 40-1 when unseating at the very first flight at Gowran last week.
2	2 |F| (2) (5/2 +29%) Kalanisi Flash		2.5 5/2(+29%)																															(2) Kalanisi Flash 5/2, Second of 9 in novice hurdle at this course (17.8f, good, 3/1) on hurdles bow 39 days ago. Up in trip which will suit and should have more to offer. Dual point winner who looks a winner waiting to happen under rules; has form here.
5	5 |U| (5) (17/2 -55%) Rowdy Romeo		8.5 17/2(-55%)																															(5) Rowdy Romeo 17/2, Creditable third of 15 in novice hurdle at Thurles (22.8f, good to soft, 14/1) 7 months ago. Can find a race. Has been running well under rules without genuinely threatening.

LTO Selection:

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Former point-to-point winner KANSAS CITY STAR should relish a step up in trip on his return to action. He finished runner-up in a pair of maiden hurdles over an extended 2m4f at Tipperary and Perth in April and May respectively, and will enjoy this ground. Kalanisi Flash has two point-to-point victories in his locker and is another up in trip on the racecourse. He would prefer better ground in all likelihood, but has his chance. Perhaps this trip will see Nt Field Minnesota in a better light as she disappointed when a beaten favourite in fifth over an extended 2m1f at this track last month. She is another point-to-point winner. Rowdy Romeo is returning from an absence, but isn't out of it for local trainer Caroline McCaldin.

KANSAS CITY STAR goes well fresh and is worth another chance to open his account in this sphere for a yard that has won this maiden plenty of times. Nt Field Minnesota is feared most ahead of Rowdy Romeo.

15:35 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:10 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 22f - 12 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	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
10	10 (10) (11/1 +0%) Sally's Cave		11 11/1(+0%)																															(10) Sally's Cave 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 10 in novice hurdle (66/1) at this course (17.8f, soft) 21 days ago. Longer trip ought to suit on pedigree now handicapping but would need to see market confidence behind him to be of interest. Nothing in three maidens and jumping remains an issue; can only be watched on handicap bow.
13	13 (13) (40/1 -21%) O'faolains Glory		40 40/1(-21%)																															(13) O'faolains Glory 40/1, 20/1, respectable eighth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (24f, soft) 14 days ago, some headway after 3 out but never on terms. More needed if she's to play a meaningful role here. Down to basement mark after three handicap runs and remains opposable.
1	3 1st (3) (9/2 +68%) Moneynabane		4.5 9/2(+68%)																															(3) Moneynabane 9/2, 16/1, last of 7 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (16f, good) 11 days ago, mistake 3 out and dropping away. Others make greater appeal turned out quickly. Seasonal-best when C&D third in August; bit to find.
2	14 2nd (14) (12/1 +52%) Wee Jerry		12 12/1(+52%)																															(14) Wee Jerry 12/1, Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs. 16/1, 23¾ lengths fifth of 11 to Morricone in handicap hurdle at this course (17.8f, soft) 21 days ago. Back up in trip. Tongue strap back on. Now 0-16 hurdling and needs to jump much better than he did here last month.
3	7 3rd (7) (15/8 +46%) Mr Social		1.875 15/8(+46%)																															(7) Mr Social 15/8, Winner in hurdle at Tramore in August. 6/1, respectable third of 17 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (24f, soft) 14 days ago, the trip under the conditions possibly stretching him. Can make presence felt. 3m just beyond him at Listowel; back in trip and one to consider.
4	5 4th (5) (17/2 +15%) Across The Ocean		8.5 17/2(+15%)																															(5) Across The Ocean 17/2, 33/1, showed more than previously when 18¾ lengths fourth of 11 to Morricone in handicap hurdle at this course (17.8f, soft) 21 days ago. Back up in trip now but more needed if he's to get closer to that rival here. Fourth to Morricone here over 2m2f; longer trip could see improvement.
5th	9 5th (9) (8/1 +50%) Ciankyle		8 8/1(+50%)																															(9) Ciankyle 8/1, Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 16/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Tramore (21.6f, heavy) 49 days ago, dropping away from circuit out. Previous exploits over hurdles this term certainly not devoid of encouragement so not one to write off. Veteran a winner here back in the day but hasn't won in nearly two years; opposable.
6th	12 6th (12) (22/1 +45%) Military Hill		22 22/1(+45%)																															(12) Military Hill 22/1, Fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (24.5f, soft, 25/1) 11 days ago, left behind before straight. Passed over here. Beaten long way on last month's return; nothing in back catalogue to suggest he'll feature.
7th	1 7th (1) (9/1 +0%) Resilient Front		9 9/1(+0%)																															(1) Resilient Front 9/1, Modest form at best in bumpers. Never offered much in trio of maiden hurdles spread over 4 months last term but does now get a crack at handicaps/upped in trip on return to action and market confidence behind him would look significant. Hard to justify this opening mark on what we've seen and seemingly wants better ground.
6	6 |F| (6) (15/2 +0%) Kiss My Lucky Egg		7.5 15/2(+0%)																															(6) Kiss My Lucky Egg 15/2, Fair winner at 17f in bumpers. Creditable fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Gowran (16f, heavy) 7 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Last week's Gowran run a step in the right direction but others preferred.
2	2 |PU| (2) (10/1 -54%) Signora Di Milano		10 10/1(-54%)																															(2) Signora Di Milano 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 12 in novice hurdle at Listowel (24f, good to soft, 14/1) 19 days ago, ridden from 3 out and never on terms. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Mares' maiden second here in August her standout run; potential improver on handicap debut.
8	8 |PU| (8) (40/1 -21%) Castle Arms Casa		40 40/1(-21%)																															(8) Castle Arms Casa 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 200/1, tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good) 28 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Yet to see any green shoots in maidens, can only be watched here on handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

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MR SOCIAL could get another turn. He made the breakthrough at Tramore in August and has been placed in subsequent races in Killarney and Listowel. That form reads well in the context of this weak race. Signora Di Milano came home second and fourth over shorter trips on her last two visits to Downpatrick. Perhaps three miles was too far for her when unplaced in Listowel, so this distance could be more to her liking. Across The Ocean kept on for a moderate fourth over an extended 2m1f here last month and could get closer over this staying trip.

MORRICONE finished well held from his much higher British mark at Bangor on Wednesday yet he'd marked himself down as one to keep firmly on side when successful over shorter here previously and he's well worth siding with to resume progress now. Mr Social rates the chief threat, with Resilient Front and Signora di Milano a couple of handicap debutantes to note in the betting for clues.

16:10 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:45 Downpatrick Beginners Chase 19f - 12 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	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (9/2 -35%) Jenny Flex		4.5 9/2(-35%)																															(12) Jenny Flex 9/2, Modest hurdler who has made a sound start to her chase career, again finding only one too good when second in 6-runner maiden at Sligo (21.2f, heavy) 9 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Runner-up both chase outings; may not have to improve a whole lot to play a major role.
2	8 2nd (8) (25/1 -79%) Zettabyte		25 25/1(-79%)																															(8) Zettabyte 25/1, Modest hurdler possibly unsuited by conditions when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21f, heavy) 49 days ago, dropping away usual 3 out. May do better now switched to chasing (runner-up both outings in points). Hasn't progressed over hurdles; chasing debut and looks the lesser-fancied of Elliott pair.
3	10 3rd (10) (11/1 +39%) Cocoplum		11 11/1(+39%)																															(10) Cocoplum 11/1, Fair maiden hurdler who was again below form when fifth of 17 in handicap at Down Royal (24f, good to soft) 35 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes chase debut. Struggling in handicap hurdles of late; unlikely to play major role on chase debut.
4	5 4th (5) (5/2 +17%) Silver King		2.5 5/2(+17%)																															(5) Silver King 5/2, Fair hurdler. Creditable third of 17 in maiden at Navan (20f, good to soft, 15/2) 20 days ago. Must enter the reckoning on chase debut. Fair level of form in maiden hurdles including at Navan last month; respected on chase bow.
5th	2 5th (2) (10/3 +17%) Gladiatorial		3.333333 10/3(+17%)																															(2) Gladiatorial 10/3, 9/2, good second of 9 in handicap hurdle at this course (17.8f, soft) 21 days ago, sticking to task. Good claims on pick of form back over fences. Runs well here but chase record unconvincing and needs to jump better.
6th	6 6th (6) (16/1 +11%) Song For My Father		16 16/1(+11%)																															(6) Song For My Father 16/1, Modest hurdler. 20/1, sixteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy). Off 8 months. Makes chase debut back up in trip. Fair maiden hurdle form but unlikely to make immediate impact on chase debut.
7th	3 7th (3) (150/1 -127%) Just For Yuse		150 150/1(-127%)																															(3) Just For Yuse 150/1, Poor over hurdles and has shown nothing both starts over fences. Opening two runs over fences have been poor; can only be watched for now.
8th	1 8th (1) (50/1 +0%) Cross Court		50 50/1(+0%)																															(1) Cross Court 50/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (20f, heavy, 22/1), dropping away between 5 out and 4 out. Off 6 months. Makes chase debut. First run for yard after leaving W. J. Bryson. Shown very little and hard to recommend on chase debut for new yard.
9th	4 9th (4) (11/1 +8%) Nevermindestranger		11 11/1(+8%)																															(4) Nevermindestranger 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 12/1, again didn't see his race out when fourth of 14 in maiden at Listowel (16f, soft) 18 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Back up in trip. Unseated in hunter-chase here in May but promise in maiden hurdles; not one to rule out.
7	7 |F| (7) (80/1 -60%) Talk Of The Town		80 80/1(-60%)																															(7) Talk Of The Town 80/1, Fair maiden hurdler at best but has gone wrong way for several yards. Others preferred on chase debut. 0-8 hurdling and recent handicap form poor; flat-bred now tries chasing.
9	9 |U| (9) (16/1 +11%) Ask The Leader		16 16/1(+11%)																															(9) Ask The Leader 16/1, Modest hurdler who again finished well held at Ballinrobe (22.8f, good) 53 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. C&D chase debut second in May promising but recent form not that encouraging.
11	11 |RR| (11) (11/2 -22%) Howaya C D And E		5.5 11/2(-22%)																															(11) Howaya C D And E 11/2, Unreliable sort. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 4/1, last of 6 in novice hurdle at this course (21.5f, soft) 21 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Blinkers on for 1st time. Not at best on latest here over hurdles but respected on overall record now back chasing.

LTO Selection:

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SILVER KING is of interest on chasing debut. He has shown ability when placed in two bumpers and a pair of maiden hurdles. Trip and ground should be fine for him. Noel Kelly has certainly been among the winners recently and there is a race over fences in his Gladiatorial who has won twice over hurdles. Walk In The Park mare Jenny Flex has come home runner-up in a couple of beginners' chases at this venue and in Sligo. That experience will stand to her and she has stronger claims than most. Howaya C D And E won her bumper in Downpatrick and gets blinkers on her third crack at fences.

SILVER KING has shown form verging on fairly useful over hurdles, so he makes a fair amount of appeal now going chasing in an ordinary-looking affair. Gladiatorial and Jenny Flex head up the opposition.

16:45 Downpatrick Beginners Chase 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:20 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 24f - 9 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	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (17/2 +29%) Greenway Machine		8.5 17/2(+29%)																															(10) Greenway Machine 17/2, Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs. 22/1, fifth of 8 in handicap chase at this C&D (soft) 21 days ago. Probably worth taking on. Must have been flattered to some extent here last time when well out of the weights.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/2 +56%) Reddys Island		3.5 7/2(+56%)																															(3) Reddys Island 7/2, First run since leaving Liam Lennon when seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good to firm, 15/8). Off 13 months. Switches from hurdles to chase. Makes handicap chase debut. Winning pointer who hasn't shown much under rules; lots to prove on the face of it.
3	9 3rd (9) (7/1 +68%) Definetly Darsi		7 7/1(+68%)																															(9) Definetly Darsi 7/1, Pulled up in handicap chase (17/2) at Killarney (23f, good to soft) 5 days ago, beaten some way out. Blinkers back on. Has yet to be placed over fences and he ran no race last time at Killarney.
4	1 4th (1) (14/1 +13%) Full Noise		14 14/1(+13%)																															(1) Full Noise 14/1, Course winner. Latest win in chase here in May. Pulled up in handicap chase at Wexford (25f, soft, 20/1) 35 days ago. Three poor runs since winning over shorter around here earlier in the year.
5th	4 5th (4) (25/1 +50%) Rust To Riches		25 25/1(+50%)																															(4) Rust To Riches 25/1, 50/1, seventh of 9 in novice hurdle at this course (21.7f, good) 39 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Has been tailed off or pulled up in his previous handicap chases.
7	7 |F| (7) (16/1 +36%) Bearwithmenow		16 16/1(+36%)																															(7) Bearwithmenow 16/1, Modest winner at 24f over hurdles. Running creditably when fell in handicap chase at Tipperary (23.1f, soft, 10/1) 94 days ago. First run for yard after leaving J. P. Flavin. Blinkers back on. Placed in a handicap chase at Tipperary in April but has fallen in his last two.
2	2 |PU| (2) (3/1 -71%) Cathys Quest		3 3/1(-71%)																															(2) Cathys Quest 3/1, 13/2, career best when winning 16-runner handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good) 28 days ago, staying on well. 12 lb higher for this chase debut but major claims all the same, provided she takes to the larger obstacles. Much improved for blinkers over hurdles and there are useful chasers in the family.
8	8 |PU| (8) (5/1 -25%) Shantou Sisu		5 5/1(-25%)																															(8) Shantou Sisu 5/1, Course winner. Didn't need to improve to win 9-runner handicap chase at Sligo (25.8f, heavy, 4/1) 9 days ago, driven out. Each-way chance. Modest overall strike-rate and had a lot of luck go his way when winning by 15l at Sligo.
6	6 |PU| (6) (11/2 +31%) Steps Match		5.5 11/2(+31%)																															(6) Steps Match 11/2, Latest win in hurdle at Roscommon in July. 7/2, below form fifth of 13 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (25f, soft) 42 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Has good chance on form. Dual hurdle winner placed over fences; made mid-race mistake when below par in the latest.

LTO Selection:

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SHANTOU SISU was left in the lead to win by a wide margin at Sligo and has prospects of going in again. He has extensive experience over fences and jockey Danny Mullins has the option of racing him prominently to make this a jumping test. The pair won over fences at this track in August last year. Cathys Quest really found her stride when slamming her rivals by 15 lengths in a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan last month. If she is in the same mood on her chasing debut, she would hold every chance in this basement-grade handicap. Movie King kept on for third over flights on yielding ground in Navan last month. He is on a handy mark over fences, but wouldn't want the ground to be testing.

CATHYS QUEST improved a chunk when running away with a big-field handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan last month and, if able to perform to a similar level now switched to fences, a 12 lb rise in the weights may not be enough to stop her. Steps Match will have a serious chance if he puts his best foot forward, while Movie King's best days are surely ahead of him and Shantou Sisu, who struck at Sligo recently, is also shortlisted.

17:20 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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