{"id":31458,"date":"2026-08-14T11:04:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T23:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=31458"},"modified":"2026-08-14T11:27:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T23:27:36","slug":"oamaru-harness-tips-preview-sunday-16-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/oamaru-harness-tips-preview-sunday-16-august\/","title":{"rendered":"Oamaru Harness Tips & Preview | Sunday 16 August"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the 10 races at the Oamaru Harness meeting on Sunday 16 August below:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Oamaru Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
6 Gotta Lather Up <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Two great runs to open the new campaign from Gotta Lather Up (6) and a win looks pretty\u00a0<\/span>close at hand<\/span>. Stays in the same kind of grade and with a\u00a0<\/span>front line<\/span>\u00a0draw should be in all the right places to launch an attack on this one.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-11-2-12-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oamaru R1 – GENERAL TYRES DUNEDIN MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Gotta Lather Up (6)<\/span>
J: Robbie Close<\/span><\/span><\/div>
37×32<\/span>T: Wendy Stevenson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.55<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Strong work in his first two runs this prep. Bright hopes with key gate speed.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 14\/08\/2026 02:28:33 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Oamaru Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
2 Miss Sunny Hill <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A\u00a0<\/span>lovely bred<\/span>\u00a0debutante, Miss Sunny Hill (2) has shown plenty of the family ability in workouts and trials up in Canterbury ahead of today\u2019s debut and with a good beginning here should be on the speed early and not looking back. Dangerous if stalking when they turn for home.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-1-3-9-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oamaru R2 – BEN SCOTT CONTRACTING \/ VALLEY MOTORS KUROW TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Miss Sunny Hill (2)<\/span>
J: Blair Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span>T: Regan Todd<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Brings strong trial form to her debut. Looks poised for a strong showing.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 14\/08\/2026 02:28:33 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Oamaru Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
6 Blu Diamond <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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An eye-catching effort late at Ashburton last Sunday from Blu Diamond (6). Had to wait for the gaps to come but really charged through the line when they did. Small field here really suits and if able to find clear air a little earlier then should have the final say.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-3-1-7-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oamaru R3 – COLLIE HILLS STUD \/ COMBINED SERVICES CLUB TWIZEL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Blu Diamond (6)<\/span>
J: Ricky May<\/span><\/span><\/div>
34482<\/span>T: Ricky May<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Tidy chase in his Ashburton 2nd. A repeat effort has him in the mix.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 14\/08\/2026 02:28:33 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Oamaru Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
7 Suspicious Captain <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Two\u00a0<\/span>very strong<\/span>\u00a0performances to open the new campaign by Suspicious Captain (7) and a winning turn looks\u00a0<\/span>close at hand<\/span>. Showed last week that\u00a0<\/span>there\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0enough there to make his own luck if\u00a0<\/span>required<\/span>\u00a0and if gets onto the speed then\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0take plenty of stopping.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-4-2-11-10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oamaru R4 – WAITAKI HOTEL SOCIAL CLUB MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Suspicious Captain (7)<\/span>
J: Kimberly Butt<\/span><\/span><\/div>
38×42<\/span>T: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.95<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Close up in Addington company recently. Draw looks his only concern. Include.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 14\/08\/2026 02:28:34 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Oamaru Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
12 Heaven\u2019s Mark <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Really big effort last time out from Heaven\u2019s Mark (12) after moving mid-race to sit parked for the final lap. That was a in strong Friday night field at Addington behind Utah Jazz and was third the start prior fresh up behind Bryce\u2019s Meddle. Step back here and her high speed should have her right in play.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 12-8-11-10-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oamaru R5 – MAG & TURBO DUNEDIN HCP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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12. Heaven’s Mark (12)<\/span>
J: John Morrison<\/span><\/span><\/div>
40×35<\/span>T: John Morrison<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
10.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
3.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Worked & fought on in her Addington 5th. Sure to be fitter now. Include.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 14\/08\/2026 02:28:34 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Oamaru Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
7 Help Me<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A returning run here today for Help Me (7) after a short let\u00a0<\/span>up, but<\/span>\u00a0did some really\u00a0<\/span>nice things<\/span>\u00a0late before the break. Still getting the head around the trotting game but will keep getting\u00a0<\/span>better and better<\/span>\u00a0with racing and has enough talent to win this\u00a0<\/span>wide open<\/span>\u00a0trot.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-3-2-8-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oamaru R6 – KUROW AUTO CENTRE \/ TE KANO ESTATE TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Help Me (7)<\/span>
J: Ricky May<\/span><\/span><\/div>
3d322<\/span>T: Warren Stapleton<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Solid trial after brief freshener. Excellent form prior & big claims here.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 14\/08\/2026 02:28:34 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Oamaru Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
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Bonus run in the grade for Adamas (3) after a\u00a0<\/span>really good<\/span>\u00a0win at Ashburton last Sunday in a penalty free race. Has come back in great nick and\u00a0<\/span>is capable of doing<\/span>\u00a0things in a multitude of\u00a0<\/span>different ways<\/span>. Good draw plays a part here and best version wins again.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-6-5-11-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oamaru R7 – GERALD & ROSE CAYFORD MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Adamas (3)<\/span>
J: Robbie Holmes<\/span><\/span><\/div>
1×321<\/span>T: Robbie Holmes<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.20<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Kept coming to score at Ashburton. Tougher grade here but deserves respect.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 14\/08\/2026 02:28:35 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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One of the more exciting up and coming trotters in the country,\u00a0<\/span>Tarragindi<\/span>\u00a0(10) faces a big task off the back mark here, but his raw speed and talent will take him right into the race and if he\u2019s on the speed turning for home it\u2019s going to take a good effort to better him.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 10-1-2-3-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oamaru R8 – BRIAN BENNETT TRANSPORT KUROW CUP HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Tarragindi (10)<\/span>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
x2112<\/span>T: Phil Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.30<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Class runner of this field off a realistic handicap. Hard to hold out.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 14\/08\/2026 02:28:35 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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10 J T Boe <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Headed for\u00a0<\/span>bigger and better<\/span>\u00a0things in his career and on talent alone J T Boe (10) would win this today without too much fuss.\u00a0<\/span>But,<\/span>\u00a0the standing start opens the door for others.\u00a0<\/span>He\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0been getting them wrong and adding more to his task.\u00a0<\/span>Can\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0afford to do that here. Catch it right\u00a0<\/span>though<\/span>\u00a0and he should win.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 10-9-7-2-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oamaru R9 – WAITAKI HOTEL KUROW CUP HCP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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10. J T Boe (10)<\/span>
J: Tim Williams<\/span><\/span><\/div>
11×51<\/span>T: Steve & Amanda Telfer<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Tidy trial after strong Addington victory. Has the motor to threaten this field.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 14\/08\/2026 02:28:35 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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7 Crackle N Crunch <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Talented and zippy pacer Crackle N Crunch (7) was great first up last time out when running third to Heaven. That form has been franked with another win for him since too. Fitness building and a\u00a0<\/span>wide open<\/span>\u00a0field here, he might be able to dominate from the top end.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-11-8-12-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oamaru R10 – MARSHALL TRANSPORT \/ VALLI WINE KUROW MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Crackle N Crunch (7)<\/span>
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103×3<\/span>T: David Mitchell<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Running on nicely from similar tough draw first up. Major win threat.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 14\/08\/2026 02:28:36 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matt Markham has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the 10 races at the Oamaru Harness meeting on Sunday 16 August below: Oamaru Harness Race 1 6 Gotta Lather Up Two great runs to open the new campaign from Gotta Lather Up (6) and a win looks pretty\u00a0close at hand. Stays in the same kind of grade and with a\u00a0front line\u00a0draw should be in all the right places to launch an attack on this one.\u00a0\u00a0Selections: 6-11-2-12-1\u00a0 Oamaru R1 – GENERAL TYRES DUNEDIN MBL PACE Open Race…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":2270,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17,37],"tags":[674],"hub_post_cat":[],"class_list":["post-31458","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-harness-racing","category-harness-racing-tips","tag-harness-tips"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"14\/08\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"40a06b02-35f1-442d-acea-f4f15f861663","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"28979305-d2a1-4c7e-9d54-2722b00b3a53"}],"summary":"Two great runs to open the new campaign from Gotta Lather Up (6) and a win looks pretty close at hand. Stays in the same kind of grade and with a front line draw should be in all the right places to launch an attack on this one. Selections: 6-11-2-12-1"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"20145d99-aeec-48e9-ae3c-f3183afe91e5","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"5475609f-2483-40d7-b9fa-7672649599c0"}],"summary":"A lovely bred debutante, Miss Sunny Hill (2) has shown plenty of the family ability in workouts and trials up in Canterbury ahead of today\u2019s debut and with a good beginning here should be on the speed early and not looking back. Dangerous if stalking when they turn for home. Selections: 2-1-3-9-4"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"84ff5567-4e52-45b9-8032-2dab167aeff6","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"0dcb7aab-2679-44b3-ab0e-698a3bf77de0"}],"summary":"An eye-catching effort late at Ashburton last Sunday from Blu Diamond (6). Had to wait for the gaps to come but really charged through the line when they did. Small field here really suits and if able to find clear air a little earlier then should have the final say. Selections: 6-3-1-7-2"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"70ea9b0b-5f1d-4a09-b54d-514be7b673d2","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"84e3ff70-7a52-4b1f-86b3-41234bc6df88"}],"summary":"Two very strong performances to open the new campaign by Suspicious Captain (7) and a winning turn looks close at hand. Showed last week that there\u2019s enough there to make his own luck if required and if gets onto the speed then he\u2019ll take plenty of stopping. Selections: 7-4-2-11-10"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"12c0275a-7cd6-40df-a59e-4b269a84b7fe","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"bd9e8da1-140d-4f1c-a3e0-8319fd0674c9"}],"summary":"Really big effort last time out from Heaven\u2019s Mark (12) after moving mid-race to sit parked for the final lap. That was a in strong Friday night field at Addington behind Utah Jazz and was third the start prior fresh up behind Bryce\u2019s Meddle. Step back here and her high speed should have her right in play. Selections: 12-8-11-10-4"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"1a43f397-a869-4fda-aef4-9290bc05b70f","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"e19f4b10-8c81-4363-ba35-06f6718162e4"}],"summary":"A returning run here today for Help Me (7) after a short let up, but did some really nice things late before the break. Still getting the head around the trotting game but will keep getting better and better with racing and has enough talent to win this wide open trot. Selections: 7-3-2-8-1"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"0800df94-2f2a-4f20-80b7-d49d20893564","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"15f34fcc-d3f1-40fe-aa2d-f0d4f8906538"}],"summary":"Bonus run in the grade for Adamas (3) after a really good win at Ashburton last Sunday in a penalty free race. Has come back in great nick and is capable of doing things in a multitude of different ways. Good draw plays a part here and best version wins again. Selections: 3-6-5-11-1"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"64a0e621-d2a5-4b58-80c3-8dc98497ff71","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"715cc13d-7355-4e65-b811-50277b61c249"}],"summary":"One of the more exciting up and coming trotters in the country, Tarragindi (10) faces a big task off the back mark here, but his raw speed and talent will take him right into the race and if he\u2019s on the speed turning for home it\u2019s going to take a good effort to better him. Selections: 10-1-2-3-6"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"f1124a3c-32f1-4d3e-aca6-d93f59fd2705","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"68bb86a8-5f4c-4ad4-929b-37b61b7eb00d"}],"summary":"Headed for bigger and better things in his career and on talent alone J T Boe (10) would win this today without too much fuss. But, the standing start opens the door for others. He\u2019s been getting them wrong and adding more to his task. Can\u2019t afford to do that here. Catch it right though and he should win. Selections: 10-9-7-2-8"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"c926ab45-6ff8-4a6c-824b-c15c22b8786a","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"7dfa0b6e-1d1a-42f7-a134-b559a0e8c5ce"}],"summary":"Talented and zippy pacer Crackle N Crunch (7) was great first up last time out when running third to Heaven. That form has been franked with another win for him since too. Fitness building and a wide open field here, he might be able to dominate from the top end. 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