Vaal Classic
27/08/2026
2
12.45
Equus Still Photo: C Liebenberg
1000 Metres (S)
Maiden Plate
Apprentice allowance may be claimed
(Course Record : 55.31 secs. SWEET FUTURE)
R 115000
1 - R
2 - R
3 - R
4 - R
5 - R
6 - R
 68281
21850
10925
5463
2731
5750
Swinger
Exacta
Trifecta
Quartet

12 Runners
1000 Metres Vaal Classic . . .
% WINNERS from Barrier Draw
. . . previous 33 races.
% PLACES(1-2-3-4) from Barrier Draw
Same Trainer: (3-4)(7-9) Magic Tips: 1-12-6-4-5
Field statistics
Average per runner		 - Runs:
- Runs:		 46
4		 Wins:
Wins:		 0
0		 Places:
Places:		 13
1		 Stakes:
Stakes:		 R 191071.
R 15923.		 0%
28%		 Wins.
Places.
PREDICTED FINISH: PREVIOUS RUN INFORMATION
No Horse Len
Beh		 Speed
Index		 Pred
Time		 Merit
Rated		 Mass Dr B Jockey Trainer Wks Fin LBh Dist Jockey Bett Time BA
12 THE BACHELORETTE 0.0 [62] 61.7   55.5 9 De Melo K Tarry S G (13) 7 15.7 1200 De Melo K 15/10 63.60 A
4 AUTOGRAPH 0.3 [61] 61.8 {79} 58.0 8 Habib C Webber B (2) 2 1.8 1000 Habib C 10/1 61.72
6 SMOKING GUN 1.1 [60] 61.9 {75} 58.0 2 B Zackey C Bronkhorst F (3) 3 3.4 1200 Yeni M 4/1 61.88 BA
5 TWO TIGERS 1.4 [59] 62.0 {77} 58.0 10 Yeni M Klaasen R (2) 3 2.5 1200 Strydom K 25/1 61.94 A
2 LANNYBOY 3.3 [56] 62.3 {60} 60.0 6 Katjedi M K Maroun G J (5) 10 10.9 1160 Matsunyane K 99/1 62.22 A
9 DROGAN 4.2 [54] 62.5   58.0 1 Strydom K Marwing WO/WH (16) 7 15.3 1000 V.Rensburg M 75/1 62.49 A
1 GALLIC KING 4.8 [53] 62.6 {74} 60.0 5 Murray C De Kock MF/MF (32) 5 5.9 1400 Mxothwa L 33/10 62.28 A
3 GOD'S COUNTRY 6.2 [50] 62.9 {58} 60.0 12 B Mayhew T Webber B (3) 9 12.3 1200 Syster J R 40/1 63.47 Ba
7 TIME TO FIRE 6.3 [50] 62.9 {71} 58.0 11 B Gates J Marwing WO/WH (5) 9 17.0 1000 !Ngqwangi N 16/1 64.89 BA
11 THE BUFFALO 6.6 [50] 62.9   58.0 4 Lerena G Binda C (13) 12 11.4 1000 V.Rensburg M 33/1 62.93
8 DANCE FOR DARLING ** 58.0 7 Penny J Roux J S ** First run - watch the betting! **
10 TABLOID ** 58.0 3 Mosaheb M A Lensley C ** First run - watch the betting! **
GALLIC KING returns from a 32-week break and is having his first outing for the Mike and Mathew de Kock stable. He is better than his last start over 1400m. The son of Vercingetorix should have no issues with the drop to 1000m and if not in need of the run, he should shed his maiden tag. THE BACHELORETTE is better than her last start as she was reported to have choked up. Her debut effort when second over this distance on the Turffontein Inside course, catches the eye. The daughter of William Longsword has scope and she is one of the leading contenders. SMOKING GUN has shown improvement in each of his efforts to date. The son of Act Of War should enjoy the drop to 1000m and he can finish in the placings. AUTOGRAPH stayed on when second over this C&D last time. The son of Futura is a progressive type and cannot be discounted.
***** Trainer/Jockey Combinations for RACE 2. Performances for current and previous season - up to 100 runs *****
No Trainer Jockey Rns 1st 2nd 3rd Win% Plc% No Trainer Jockey Rns 1st 2nd 3rd Win% Plc%
1 De Kock MF/MF Murray C 100 18 14 13 18 45 7 Marwing WO/WH Gates J 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 Maroun G J Katjedi M K 18 2 3 3 11 44 8 Roux J S Penny J 22 1 2 1 5 18
3 Webber B Mayhew T 13 1 0 2 8 23 9 Marwing WO/WH Strydom K 2 1 0 0 50 50
4 Webber B Habib C 15 3 1 4 20 53 10 Lensley C Mosaheb M A 3 1 0 0 33 33
5 Klaasen R Yeni M 14 2 1 3 14 43 11 Binda C Lerena G 16 6 4 3 38 81
6 Bronkhorst F Zackey C 40 2 4 4 5 25 12 Tarry S G De Melo K 100 26 11 14 26 51

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GALLIC KING (A)
4 y.o. b g. Geld: 8 Jan 2026.
dob: 17 Oct 2022
60.0
5
12
Callan
MURRAY
48* 30:1-3-5
Mike/Mathew
de Kock
87* 30:7-5-3
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 0:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 0:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
VERCINGETORIX - Patricia's Gift by Master Of My Fate.
Breeder: M THOMSON, AMBIANCE
Mr P M Murugasa
Green, black epaulettes, blue sleeves and collar, green cap
Tot Rns: 5:0-1-1
Stakes: R 37763
SalePrc: R 600000
(4) 25.10.08 L 104 G OM b 1250 Mxothwa L 59.5 A 10-13 5 1.25 Marcus Aurelius 59.5 75.66 62.03 11/2 10/1 59 Green-stayed on
(2) 25.11.02 K 149 G MP-3 s 1200 Mxothwa L 60.0 A 7-14 6 4.95 Touched By Angels 60.0 73.76 62.16 5/1 11/2 57 Lacked strong finish
(3) 25.11.19 K 186 G MP s 1200 Mxothwa L 59.0 A 13-14 3 1.55 Foudre 60.0 74.01 62.14 7/1 6/1 58 Stayed on at finish
(4) 25.12.13 K 242 G OM-3 s 1200 Mxothwa L 60.5 (78) A 4-7 2 0.30 Rockanrollin 61.5 72.87 62.10 13/10 12/10F 58 Speedy-tried hard
(32) 26.01.13 K 298 G MP b 1400 Mxothwa L 59.0 (78) A 2-12 5 5.90 District Master 60.0 86.45 62.28 9/2 33/10f 56 Lacked strong finish
Placed: K12,K12(37 wks). Ex Crawford J-2026.01.13. Rested 32 wks. Gelded 2026.01.08. Best MR:78. Has joined a top stable. Respect. 56325
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60
LANNYBOY (A)
4 y.o. b g. Geld:13 Oct 2025.
dob: 30 Sep 2022
60.0
6
12
Malesela
K KATJEDI
37* 30:1-3-6
Grant
MAROUN
21* 30:1-1-0
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 0:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 1:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
LANCE - Strawberry Pavlova by Call To Combat.
Breeder: GRAYSTONE STUD
Messrs G J Maroun & Rodric Van Der Westhuizen
Dark blue, dark blue and gold striped sleeves, gold collar, dark blue cap
Tot Rns: 5:0-0-0
Stakes: R 4988
(2) 25.06.28 T 932 G MP s 1160 Habib C 57.0 A 6-7 4 11.00 Titan Of The Turf 57.0 70.47 62.67 25/1 40/1 52 Slow-green-weakened
(7) 25.07.12 T 965 G MP s 1160 Yeni M 57.0 A 4-10 7 11.00 Echo Check 57.0 68.69 63.79 10/1 40/1 41 Respiratory noise
(41) 25.09.02 V 77 G MP s 1400 Maujean C 57.0 A 5-7 6 10.45 Never Never Land 57.0 84.98 63.68 33/1 33/1 42 Resp noise-cast shoe
(5) 26.06.14 T 880 G MP s 1000 Klink N 60.0 (65) A 9-10 8 8.75 Evening Parade 57.0 59.97 63.27 50/1 66/1 46 Never threatened
(5) 26.07.21 T 973 G Clsfd s 1160 Matsunyane K 56.0 (65) A 11-12 10 10.90 Whatsdamatterwithu 58.0 69.19 62.22 40/1 99/1 57 Never threatened
Placed: T1160(61 wks). Ex Gray St John D-2025.09.02. 3rd run after rest. Gelded 2025.10.13. Best MR:65. No threat in recent runs. 47-680
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GOD'S COUNTRY (Ba)
4 y.o. b g. Geld:11 Mar 2025.
dob: 16 Sep 2022
60.0
12
12
Trent
MAYHEW
45* 30:4-5-0
Brett
WEBBER
41* 30:2-2-4
Gau: Vaal
Wet: 3:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 1:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
HAWWAAM - Sunday Seventh by Seventh Rock.
Breeder: BLUE SKY THOROUGHBRE
Messrs J W Webber & F Swart
White,light blueandorange stars,l blueandorange striped sleeves,white cap,l blueandorange stars
Tot Rns: 10:0-0-0
Stakes: R 8313
SalePrc: R 200000
(16) 25.07.12 T 965 G MP s 1160 Gates J 57.0 A 3-10 10 18.25 Echo Check 57.0 69.99 65.09 10/1 33/1 28 Never showed
(2) 25.11.04 V 236 G MP s 1400 Nhlapo L 58.0 Ha 3-16 13 15.90 Wayne 58.0 85.86 64.43 50/1 99/1 35 Slow-not striding
(4) 25.11.20 V 276 Y MP s 1400 Nhlapo L 58.0 Ha 2-13 12 16.75 Amandla Ngawethu 56.0 86.79 64.56 66/1 99/1 33 Set pace-faded badly
(15) 25.12.16 T 351 G MP s 1160 Katjedi M K 60.0 (51) Ja 1-7 7 24.50 Magic Carpet Ride 57.5 73.09 65.59 33/1 99/1 23 Lame left hind
(1) 26.03.28 V 667 Y MP-3 s 1200 Gates J 60.0 (51) Ja 7-9 5 8.05 Geostorm 60.0 72.30 63.10 99/1 50/1 48 Prominent-weakened
(12) 26.04.05 E 497 Y MP b 1400 Gates J 60.0 (60) Ja 4-9 9 17.25 Taylor's Version 57.0 87.85 64.15 33/1 66/1 37 Set pace-faded badly
(2) 26.06.27 T 906 G MP s 1160 Maujean C 60.0 (60) Ja 17-17 15 14.00 Highwayman Harry 58.5 69.47 63.87 75/1 99/1 40 Never showed
(2) 26.07.09 J 939 G MP b 1450 Nhlapo L 60.0 (55) Ba 14-14 12 13.90 Magic Declaration 56.0 91.39 63.99 75/1 99/1 39 Slow-never showed
(2) 26.07.23 V 975 G *WrkR s 1000 !Lukhele T 60.0 (50) Ba 3-9 4 3.30 Echoes Of War 58.5 58.79 62.29 50/1 66/1 56 Made late headway
(3) 26.08.06 V 13 G MP s 1200 Syster J R 60.0 (58) Ba 6-9 9 12.25 Cool Gambler 60.0 72.27 63.47 20/1 40/1 44 Faded badly
Placed: V10(5 wks). Best MR:60. Needs to repeat penultimate run. 0-00759004-9
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AUTOGRAPH
3 y.o. b c. dob: 23 Aug 2023
58.0
8
12
Calvin
HABIB
63* 30:4-4-5
Brett
WEBBER
41* 30:2-2-4
Gau: Vaal
Wet: 1:0-1-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 4:0-1-1
C&D: 0:0-0-0
FUTURA - Jackie O by Western Winter.
Breeder: AVONTUUR FARM
Mr F Swart
White, orange epaulettes, striped sleeves and cap
Tot Rns: 5:0-1-1
Stakes: R 32775
SalePrc: R 200000
(3) 26.05.04 Y 776 G *WrkR s 1000 !Matsoele T 57.0 A 2-8 6 13.55 Gunboat 60.0 60.57 64.10 10/1 20/1 38 Lst 2l-choked up
(2) 26.05.26 Y 834 G MJP s 1000 Syster J R 60.0 A 1-13 9 9.35 Fierceness 60.0 57.83 62.56 66/1 99/1 53 Never threatened
(7) 26.06.07 T 858 G MJP s 1160 Syster J R 60.0 A 1-13 13 21.85 Fish Tales 60.0 70.76 64.99 99/1 66/1 29 Never showed
(3) 26.07.23 V 975 G *WrkR s 1000 !Sithetho V 57.0   4-9 3 2.50 Echoes Of War 58.5 58.65 62.28 50/1 99/1 56 Jumped out-stayed on
(2) 26.08.13 Y 27 Y MP-3 s 1000 Habib C 60.0 (70)   7-7 2 1.75 Corsaro Super 58.5 58.39 61.72 14/1 10/1 62 Stayed on-2nd best
Placed: V10,Y10(2 wks). Best MR:79. Is trending the right way. To race with cornell collar. 6903-2
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TWO TIGERS (A)
3 y.o. ch g. Geld:27 Jan 2026.
dob: 29 Sep 2023
58.0
10
12
Muzi
YENI
61* 30:3-5-4
Robyn
KLAASEN
48* 30:2-4-4
GAU: Tfntn
Wet: 3:0-1-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 1:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
FLOWER ALLEY - Al's Bells by Captain Al.
Breeder: RATHMOR STUD
TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay) & Mr D Chinsammy
Red, black epaulettes and cap
Tot Rns: 7:0-1-3
Stakes: R 61631
SalePrc: R 100000
(3) 26.03.05 Y 588 S MJP b 1200 Matsunyane K 60.0 A 3-8 7 15.25 The Bronx Bull 60.0 74.83 63.66 25/2 20/1 42 Never showed
(6) 26.03.26 Y 656 Y MJP s 1000 Matsunyane K 60.0 A 7-8 6 14.55 Gimme Some Luck 57.5 59.76 63.49 8/1 25/1 44 Hung in 600-faded
(3) 26.05.07 J 790 Y MJP b 1200 Yeni M 60.0 A 6-7 2 1.00 Stage One 58.5 76.47 62.20 40/1 16/1 57 Hung 400-running on
(6) 26.05.30 G 630 G MP b 1200 Yeni M 57.0 A 1-6 3 4.20 Bangkok Magic 57.0 71.75 62.28 3/1 7/1 56 Jmp out-handy-no xtr
(3) 26.07.09 J 939 G MP b 1450 Yeni M 56.0 A 5-14 3 2.90 Magic Declaration 56.0 89.41 62.28 4/1 6/1 56 Slow-ovrrcd-stayed
(2) 26.07.30 Y 991 G MP b 1200 Matsunyane K 59.5 A 4-8 5 9.75 Walkinginthewoods 59.5 71.05 62.45 33/10 6/1 54 Never threatened
(2) 26.08.16 J 36 G MP-3 b 1200 Strydom K 60.0 (76) A 6-7 3 2.50 Reckless Abandon 60.0 74.11 61.94 7/1 25/1 60 In touch-stayed on
Placed: J12,G12,J1450,J12(2 wks). Best MR:76. Fair last effort. Reunites with Yeni and can run into the money. 762335-3
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SMOKING GUN (BA)
3 y.o. b g. Geld: 9 Dec 2025.
dob: 12 Sep 2023
58.0
2
12
Craig
ZACKEY
74* 30:3-7-5
Fanie
BRONKHORST
40* 30:2-4-3
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 0:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 1:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
ACT OF WAR - Theta by Kahal.
Breeder: CLIFTON STUD
Mr D V & Mrs R Woolley
Orange and purple checks, purple collar, purple sleeves, orange chevrons, quartered cap.
Tot Rns: 4:0-0-1
Stakes: R 13894
SalePrc: R 450000
(2) 26.06.14 T 878 G MJP s 1000 Botes J 57.5 BA 8-10 8 11.55 Bisou Bisou 60.0 59.66 63.13 20/1 60/1 48 Slow-green-weakened
(2) 26.06.27 T 906 G MP s 1160 Strydom K 57.0 BA 3-17 8 5.70 Highwayman Harry 58.5 67.98 62.51 40/1 75/1 54 Lst 1l-no threat
(4) 26.07.11 T 947 G MJP s 1160 Strydom K 60.0 BA 8-9 5 4.60 Rising Eagle 60.0 69.12 62.35 20/1 99/1 55 Slow-lacked finish
(3) 26.08.06 V 13 G MP s 1200 Yeni M 58.0 (75) BA 8-9 3 3.40 Cool Gambler 60.0 70.68 61.88 9/2 4/1 60 Speedy-tired late
Placed: V12(3 wks). Best MR:75. Improving with each outing and the booking of Zackey is a big plus. 885-3
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TIME TO FIRE (BA)
3 y.o. b g. Geld:25 Feb 2026.
dob: 11 Oct 2023
58.0
11
12
Jason
GATES
49* 30:5-1-4
WO/WH
MARWING
40* 30:1-4-6
Gau: Tfntn
Wet: 0:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 5:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
TIME THIEF - Celestina by Kahal.
Breeder: NADESON PARK STUD
Chamarel Racing Syndicate & Mrs K Marwing-Christensen
White, mauve sash, white sleeves, mauve cuffs and cap
Tot Rns: 6:0-0-0
Stakes: R 8907
(2) 26.05.10 T 797 G MJP s 1000 Yeni M 60.0 A 5-8 8 15.80 Haute Couture 60.0 61.55 62.58 20/1 33/1 53 Lst 1l-never showed
(1) 26.05.26 Y 834 G MJP s 1000 Marx-Jacobso 57.5 A 6-13 5 6.05 Fierceness 60.0 57.24 62.31 66/1 66/1 56 Lacked strong finish
(1) 26.06.04 J 850 G MP b 1200 V.Rensburg M 57.0 A 3-10 6 7.15 Nightshine 57.0 74.21 62.84 20/1 25/1 51 In touch-shifted 300
(3) 26.06.14 T 878 G MJP s 1000 V.Rensburg M 60.0 A 7-10 4 8.75 Bisou Bisou 60.0 59.16 62.29 25/1 40/1 56 Bumped-no threat
(3) 26.07.02 V 921 G MJP s 1000 V.Rensburg M 60.0 A 7-9 6 6.15 Trompe L'oeil 60.0 59.97 62.80 33/1 10/1 51 Bumped-no threat
(5) 26.07.23 V 975 G *WrkR s 1000 !Ngqwangi N 57.0 BA 1-9 9 17.00 Echoes Of War 58.5 61.26 64.89 25/2 16/1 30 Faded badly
Placed: T10(11 wks). Disappointing last run. Needs improvement. 856469
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DANCE FOR DARLING (A)
3 y.o. ch g. Geld: 1 Jul 2026.
dob: 12 Nov 2023
58.0
7
12
Jarryd
PENNY
27* 30:1-1-4
Kobus
ROUX
23* 30:1-4-1
Gau: Vaal
Watch
the
Betting!
IDEAL WORLD - Littlewood by Fort Wood.
Breeder: THE FORT STUD
Mr P J Louwrens
White, kingfisher and red hoops, white sleeves, red cap
*FIRST RUN
SalePrc: R 180000
*Ideal World gelding(Cost R180000).
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DROGAN (A)
3 y.o. b g. Geld:25 Feb 2026.
dob: 29 Sep 2023
58.0
1
12
Kyle
STRYDOM
55* 30:4-3-2
WO/WH
MARWING
40* 30:1-4-6
Gau: Tfntn
Wet: 0:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 1:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
NEW PREDATOR - Seagrass by Sail From Seattle.
Breeder: CORNERSTONE STUD
Qui Racing Pty (Ltd) (Nom : Quentin Koekemoer)
Grey and green halved diagonally, halved cap
Tot Rns: 1:0-0-0
SalePrc: R 50000
(16) 26.05.10 T 797 G MJP s 1000 V.Rensburg M 60.0 A 1-8 7 15.30 Haute Couture 60.0 61.46 62.49 40/1 75/1 54 Lst 1l-never showed
Rested 16 wks. Must improve on debut effort. 7
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TABLOID (A)
3 y.o. b c. dob: 20 Aug 2023
58.0
-4.0
3
12
Anaas
MOSAHEB
50* 30:3-2-4
Corrie
LENSLEY
34* 30:2-0-1
Gau: Vaal
Watch
the
Betting!
TALK OF THE TOWN - Viva by National Assembly.
Breeder: AVONTUUR FARM
Messrs P J Victor, A L Martini, Mr G & Mrs M Naude
Red, white cross sashes and stars, white sleeves, red stars, white cap, red stars
*FIRST RUN
SalePrc: R 375000
*Talk Of The Town colt(Cost R375000).
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THE BUFFALO (A)
3 y.o. b g. Geld: 3 Sep 2025.
dob: 16 Aug 2023
58.0
4
12
Gavin
LERENA
93* 30:7-7-2
Clinton
BINDA
75* 30:5-6-5
Gau: Prvte
Wet: 0:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 1:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
BUFFALO BILL CODY - Milk And Honey by Belong To Me.
Breeder: WILGERBOSDRIFT/MAURI
Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech)
Yellow, purple stars, yellow cap, purple star
Tot Rns: 1:0-0-0
SalePrc: R 375000
(13) 26.05.26 Y 834 G MJP s 1000 V.Rensburg M 60.0   3-13 12 11.40 Fierceness 60.0 58.20 62.93 25/1 33/1 50 Green-never in it
Brother to:TAMARISK TREE7g(33: 8,14),FLOWER FESTIVA6m(42: 5,16). Rested 13 wks. Alumites ON. Is nicely bred and has scope. 0
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THE BACHELORETTE (A)
3 y.o. ch f. dob: 11 Sep 2023
55.5
9
12
Keagan
DE MELO
100* 30:10-0-2
Sean
TARRY
56* 30:3-2-3
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 0:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 1:0-1-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
WILLIAM LONGSWORD - For The Lads by Trippi.
Breeder: KLAWERVLEI STUD
Wernars Family
White, black fleur de lys, red sleeves, black collar and cuffs, black and white striped cap
Tot Rns: 2:0-1-0
Stakes: R 22800
SalePrc: R 750000
(13) 26.02.26 J 581 G MJP-F b 1000 De Melo K 60.0 A 1-8 2 0.40 Queen Leila 60.0 59.46 61.36 22/10 14/10F 65 Moved up-coughing
(13) 26.05.28 V 842 G JP-F s 1200 De Melo K 55.0 A 4-8 7 15.65 Arrogance 55.0 73.23 63.60 15/10 15/10F 43 Bumped-choked up
Placed: J10(26 wks). Rested 13 wks. The form of her debut performance catches the eye. Chance. 27

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