| Dogs |
Mrs A Reddaway (Homeranne) |
| It was a great honour to judge at this most prestigious show. I was delighted with my line up of First Prize winners at the end of the day and happy to be able to find the lovely Cavaliers that I felt fitted the standard so well. |
| Dog CC |
Greenall’s |
Charalier Dress To The Nines for Charlesworth |
| Reserve CC |
Engel’s |
Ch Angel’s Pride Gentleman |
| Best Puppy Dog |
Finney’s |
Jordanic Matchmaker at Sylklands |
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| Veteran |
(20 Entries 3 Absent) |
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| 1st |
Claydon’s |
Ch Brymarden Montana JW
Glamorous 10 year old. Quality head type, dark eye with gentle expression. Soundly made. Still moving so beautifully around the ring. |
| 2nd |
Gow’s |
Lyncraeg Dream Angus ShCM
Blenheim with good type head, sweet expression. Well constructed and moving well for his 10 years. |
| 3rd |
Hughes’ |
Ch Loranka’s Just Like Heaven JW
7 years old quality Blenheim dog well presented, in good shape and moved well. |
| Res |
Biggs’ |
Kellorian Head Over Heels JW |
| VHC |
Mynott’s |
Honeybet My Way |
| Special Puppy |
(15, 0) |
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| 1st |
Finney’s |
Jordanic Matchmaker at Sylklands
11 months Blenheim with a lovely head for his age, correctly cushioned muzzle, black nose and eye rims, high ear carriage, long ears. Good neck and shoulder, cobby shape, lovely topline, good stifle and tail set. Moved as well as he handled. Will watch his future with interest. |
| 2nd |
Baillie’s |
Peakdowns Ryan at Cavallino
10 month Blenheim, very attractive head type, well constructed, well turned stifle, and moving and showing to good effect. |
| 3rd |
Towse’s |
Miletree Joshua
10 month Blenheim preferred head type of above, but a very nice young dog and good construction. Moved well both ways. |
| Res |
Wightman’s |
Ellemich Kenzo at Kailyflee |
| VHC |
Renaud’s |
Ellenaud Freddie Mercury |
| Special Junior |
(17, 1) |
An outstanding class. |
| 1st |
Greenall’s |
Charalier Dress To The Nines for Charlesworth
Exciting Blenheim dog which took my eye as soon as he entered the ring. Quality typical Cavalier head with the correct high ear carriage and with just the right level of cushioning and no tendency to be cheeky. Dark eye with gentle expression framed by long ears. He handled on the table so well, with an excellent neck and shoulder, short-coupled back with good spring of rib, level topline and well turned stifles. Moved gracefully and well both ways and just did not stop showing to go on to win the CC and Best Dog. Fits the standard so well. Fearless and joyful. His 2nd Challenge Certificate I understand. |
| 2nd |
Hughes’ |
Loranka’s Moonshine
Most attractive Blenheim dog with a quality head, with good earset, dark eye with kind expression. Soundly constructed, good stifle. Not the energy and vitality of 1 but a very nice dog. Moved well. |
| 3rd |
Bubb’s |
Wandris Evan ‘Elp Us JW
Smart Blenheim with a strong head, dark eye and good pigmentation. Good topline, strong hindquarters. |
| Res |
Maclaine’s |
Lochbuie Keswick |
| VHC |
Claydon’s |
Brymarden Carolina Sunrise |
| Yearling |
(14, 1) |
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| 1st |
Cortes & Londono’s |
Miletree Montesuma of Londoncor
Blenheim dog with glamorous outline when moving around the ring. Good head with large, dark eye with black pigment and lovely expression. Good neck and shoulder, topline, stifle and tail set. Moving and showing well. |
| 2nd |
Mackenzie’s |
Carsan Danza
Well marked Blenheim, small and sweet head, good ear set, cobby shape, moved well. |
| 3rd |
Gibb-Stuart’s |
Chantismere Push My Button JW
Lovely overall impression, very full head, nice expression, good shape. |
| Res |
Hamil’s |
Craebeck Scrumpy Jack |
| VHC |
Coles’ |
Twyforde Poseidon |
| Undergraduate |
(25, 3) |
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| 1st |
Deans’ |
Clockpelters Dexter
Cobby ruby with sweet unexaggerated head, good ear set, good shoulder and stifle, moved well. Showing happily. |
| 2nd |
Lewis’ |
Leelyn Michael Buble for Carleeto JW
Black and tan with attractive head and dark eye, no cheeks. Soundly made. Went well. |
| 3rd |
Walker’s |
Chantismere Charade Kayceekay JW ShCM
Showy Blenheim, good dark eye and expression, cobby shape. |
| Res |
Hunter & Martin’s |
Spennithorne Dream Thyme |
| VHC |
Randle’s |
Bretam Sole Survivor |
| Graduate |
(16, 2) |
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| 1st |
Knight’s |
Carolus Don Ricco JW ShCM
Smart Blenheim with lovely profile around the ring. Kind expression and dark eye with good ear set and head qualities. Cobby shape. Good topline, showing joyfully. |
| 2nd |
Levy, Sedgwick, Cline & Puenchalard’s |
Pascavale Kingsley
Glamorous well marked Blenheim, good head and pigment, neat shape. Very well presented as all from this kennel. |
| 3rd |
Carr-Tomlinson’s |
Ledesham Jack Flash
Sweet headed Blenheim, cobby body, went well around the ring. |
| Res |
Coles’ |
Twyforde Adonis |
| VHC |
Firth’s |
Dunadrob Jenson Button |
| Post Graduate |
(13, 2) |
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| 1st |
Maclaine’s |
Lochbuie Cappuccino
Handsome ruby dog with an excellent shape, level topline, good head, not exaggerated, good ear carriage, moved beautifully and showed well. Outstanding in this class. |
| 2nd |
Kerr’s |
Kinvaar Son Of A Gun
Tricolour with a sweet head, not overdone, gentle expression. Good shoulder, topline and stifle. Moving well. Happy showman. |
| 3rd |
Martins’ |
Loranka’s Here Comes The Sun to Clemartill
Good headed Blenheim, well marked with long ears, moved and went around the ring well. |
| Res |
Robinson’s |
Tusculana Baleno |
| VHC |
Renaud’s |
Toraylac Denton |
| Mid Limit |
(22, 1) |
I found the heads in this class rather heavy. |
| 1st |
Hughes’ |
Stonepit Heaven Sent to Loranka
Attractive Blenheim on the move around the ring, fairly strong head type, lovely eye and expression. Very good shape, topline and tail set. Presented very well. |
| 2nd |
Richens’ |
Emarik Mayhem
Strong headed Blenheim, lovely eye. Cobby shape and moved well. |
| 3rd |
Crossley’s |
Ispahan Sea The Stars
Strong headed Blenheim. Moved very well around the ring. |
| Res |
Betts’ |
Tashmit Sweetserve ShCM |
| VHC |
Levy, Sedgwick, Cline & Puenchalard’s |
Pascavale Jacob |
| Limit |
(15, 2) |
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| 1st |
Boyd’s |
Wandris Comedian at Airlie JW
A lot to like about this classy Blenheim boy, lovely type of head, full but not overdone, large dark eye with gentle expression, good ear set, nice size, neck, shoulder and stifle good, moved well both ways, was in my final 3 and seriously considered for top honours. |
| 2nd |
Baillie’s |
Peakdowns Micawber at Cavallino
Young for this class, but very nice dog who needs time to mature. Very sweet head type and correct length of muzzle, gentle expression, dark eye and long ears. Excellent outline, shape, movement and tail set. |
| 3rd |
Searle’s |
Stonepit Franco I Believe
Very attractive Tricolour dog, full head, well put together, cobby shape, moved well. |
| Res |
Poundford & Claydon’s |
Brymarden Moonmaker |
| VHC |
Biggs’ |
Kellorian Reason To Believe |
| Open |
(20, 3) |
What a class! Sadly not enough cards for all of the lovely dogs. |
| 1st |
Engel’s |
Ch Angel’s Pride Gentleman
A Champion with quality head type, typical of the breed. Dark eye with kind expression, full head but not too full, pigment black, long ears, adequate neck and good shoulder, cobby shape and stifle well turned. Excellent topline while on the move which won his 1st prize and Reserve Dog CC. |
| 2nd |
Vella’s |
Ch Cinderaic Seduction JW
A worthy champion with quality head, lovely eye and expression, rich colour, cobby shape and correct length of leg, so attractive overall. |
| 3rd |
Moffat’s |
Ch Maibee Make Believe
Wonderful old gent, super head type, lovely expression, slightly longer cast, topline lovely and great turn of stifle. |
| Res |
Hughes’ |
Ch Kaishmar Kavanagh Loranka |
| VHC |
Godwin’s |
Cavaliegh Fletcher |
| Good Citizen Dog Scheme |
(9, 0) |
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| 1st |
Fraser’s |
Tingewood Tomintoul
Sweet cobby Ruby dog, Nice head with good ear carriage, moved well and showing happily. |
| 2nd |
Walker’s |
Chantismere Charade Kayceekay JW ShCM
See Undergraduate |
| 3rd |
Randle’s |
Bretam Sole Survivor
Ruby dog with good conformation, moved well. |
| Res |
Hobbs’ |
Khatibi Ready Teddy Go To Beaconsfylde ShCM |
| VHC |
Richmond’s |
Charlottetown Pieter |
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| Bitches |
Mrs A Jones (Timsar) |
| I considered it an honour and a privilege to be invited to judge at this prestigious show for which I thank the Crufts committee. My sincere thanks also to my stalwart stewards Roy Wilkinson and Richard Cornaby who can be relied on at all times to keep things moving smoothly. Most importantly I thank the exhibitors who mostly accepted my decisions in a sporting manner. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and was spoilt for choice and thus splitting hairs in some classes. I have neither judged nor exhibited regularly for some time so most of the bitches were new to me and some classes particularly veteran, puppy and open were a joy to judge. I thought the overall quality of the entry today was very good and bodes well for the future. However I was surprised to find several undershot bites in the middle order classes – forgivable perhaps in a puppy whose development is not finished but surely not in an adult when the breed standard asks for a scissor bite. Also there were some obviously trimmed feet. Finally, I fail to understand why anyone would bring a dog that had not been bathed to any championship show however the colour of my hands on the completion of judging proves that some do! |
| Bitch CC |
Levy, Sedgwick, Cline & Harrison’s |
Am Ch Bentwood Chloe of Forestcreek |
| Reserve CC |
Surman’s |
Ch Cavaliegh Jaida with Vallender JW |
| Best Puppy Bitch |
Inglis, Kirschbaum & Vorderstrasse’s |
Bonitos Companeros Crystal |
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| Veteran |
(23 Entries 3 Absent) |
What a lovely class to start the day, headed by – |
| 1st |
Sansom’s |
Ch Byermoor Queens Maid JW
8 year old richly marked Blenheim so typical of this kennel. Large dark round eyes and excellent pigment. Well set on ears with long feathering giving the soft gentle expression I was looking for. Arched neck leading into well laid shoulders, good spring of ribs, short loin. Well angulated rear with short well let down hocks which she used to good effect when moving. |
| 2nd |
Claydon’s |
Brymarden Moonriver JW
10 year old Blenheim out of a slightly larger mould than 1. Pleasing head almost flat between the ears and soft expression. Coat of the correct silky quality. Moved very well maintaining a level top line at all times with excellent drive from the rear. I placed her dam aged 13 4th in this strong class and feel that their owners are to be complimented on the well-muscled condition (sadly lacking in many today) in which both of their exhibits were presented. |
| 3rd |
McMurray’s |
Merryoth Maeve
Almost 10 year old Tricolour who I have judged before. Short compact little bitch with rich tan in all the correct places. Pretty head and expression. Moved well maintaining a level top line but did not have the rear drive today of those above her.
Interestingly when checking in my catalogue later I see all three have the same sire.
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| Res |
Claydon’s |
Rippleoak River Dancer |
| VHC |
Conneally’s |
Ch Coedgwylum Hot Flame |
| Special Puppy |
(27, 5) |
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| 1st |
Inglis, Kirschbaum & Vorderstrasse’s |
Bonitos Companeros Crystal
11 month old Blenheim in good coat for her age of the correct silky quality. Well broken markings. Large dark eyes and good eye and jet black nose pigment. Well balanced head almost flat between the ears, sufficient cushioning under the eyes and tapered muzzle of the correct length. Lovely arched neck leading into well laid shoulders. Short coupled and well angulated rear which she used to good effect. In the challenge for best puppy bitch I was splitting hairs but I felt that she presented a slightly more balanced picture and showed with that extra bit of "verve". My co-judge Mrs Reddaway agreed that she should be BPIB. |
| 2nd |
King-Smith’s |
Ispahan Blue Bunting
Very similar in type to 1 – soft gentle expression, excellent reach of neck, nice spring of rib and short coupled. Well presented coat in good condition and moved well. |
| 3rd |
Owen’s |
Narayden Roseabella
Ruby bitch with dark round eyes and black eye rims and nose pigment. Sufficient cushioning under her eyes for her age and nicely tapered muzzle giving the soft expression so difficult to achieve in a wholecolour. Good spring of rib short loin and well angulated rear which enabled her to move with drive. |
| Res |
Towse’s |
Miletree Sedona |
| VHC |
Sansom’s |
Byermoor Masquersde |
| Special Junior |
(12, 0) |
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| 1st |
Eustace’s |
Charnell Clematis of Salegreen
14 month old Blenheim with well broken markings. Pretty head with soft gentle expression. Good round bone for size, good spring of rib and short loin. Well angulated front and rear and moved very well. Just lacking a little coat at present as were many others. |
| 2nd |
Searle’s |
Stonepit Believe In Angels
Tricolour with the richest of tan markings in all the correct places. Pleasing head and expression. Short coupled with good spring of rib and depth of brisket and well angulated rear which she used with plenty of drive when moving. |
| 3rd |
Yeates’ |
Merryanna Seamist
Slightly larger bitch than 1 & 2 good dark round eye and well made throughout. Moved well. |
| Res |
Lovel’s |
Lovetrac Scrumdiddly |
| VHC |
Pipkin’s |
Paupella Aida for Ryanmil |
| Yearling |
(19, 3) |
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| 1st |
Coole’s |
Jolainey Magical JW
Blenheim with rich well broken markings. Large round expressive eyes, dark pigmentation and nicely tapered muzzle. Short coupled and well angulated front and rear. Well let down hocks which she used to good effect when moving maintaining a level top line at all times. Stood four square and "showed her socks off" in this class. |
| 2nd |
Li’s |
Avalcier Angel JW
Very slightly longer cast than 1 but never the less a quality bitch. As required had dark round eyes and excellent nose pigment. Well laid back shoulders, spring of rib. Well angulated rear and moved well. Did not give of her best when standing perhaps due to a different handler. |
| 3rd |
Callaghan & Todd’s |
Tillashby Northern Star at Callyspride JW
Similar head and shape to 1, short coupled with good spring of rib. Richly marked coat in good condition and well presented. Moved well. |
| Res |
Lovel’s |
Lovetrac Eureka |
| VHC |
Maclaine’s |
Lochbuie Tiffin |
| Undergraduate |
(16, 3) |
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| 1st |
Sansom’s |
Byermoor Princess
Short coupled richly marked Blenheim with the correct silky quality. Dark round eye giving a soft expression. Personally I would have liked a touch more length of muzzle but her overall virtues earned her this class. Move well using her short well let down hocks to good effect. Well muscled as one would expect from this kennel. |
| 2nd |
Vella’s |
Cinderaic Only Way Is Essex
Pretty head and expression. A touch longer in loin than 1 with a good lay of shoulder and well angulated front and rear. Moved out well with enthusiasm and showing plenty of drive from the rear maintaining a level top line. |
| 3rd |
Levy, Sedgwick, Cline & Puenchalard’s |
Pascavale Annalisa
Glamorous Blenhein with rich markings. Pretty head with large expressive dark eyes framed by well set ears. Good lay of shoulders and depth of brisket. Nice spring of rib and well angulated throughout. Moved out well with plenty of drive maintaining a level top line and correct tail set on the move. Lack of attention on the part of the handler cost this little bitch a higher placing. |
| Res |
Pagan’s |
Sorata Miss Emily JW |
| VHC |
Hughes’ |
Loranka’s Kiss The Stars |
| Graduate |
(20, 5) |
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| 1st |
Wiggins’ |
Whyteplace Tegan
Blenheim bitch with rich well broken markings. Out a slightly larger mould. In full coat of correct silky quality. Pleasing head and expression framed by long ear featherings. Good reach of neck, forechest and depth of brisket. Short loin and well angulated front and rear. Moved well. |
| 2nd |
Taylor’s |
Taybar Stella
Neat little Blenheim in good coat and with rich well broken markings. Pretty head and expression, almost flat between the ears, dark round eye, black eye rims and nose pigment. Sufficient length of neck and lay of shoulder, good spring of rib and well angulated rear. Moved well. |
| 3rd |
Atkins’ |
Triodan Tiffiny at Lacerta
Pleasing head and expression. Well balanced height to length and well angulated throughout. Moved steadily. |
| Res |
Bubb’s |
Wandris Cute As A Button JW |
| VHC |
Tarabad’s |
Khatibi I’m Martha Sleep |
| Post Graduate |
(13, 1) |
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| 1st |
Turnbull’s |
Peakdowns Lexi JW
Richly marked Blenheim in full coat. Pleasing head with the required dark eye and pigmentation giving a soft expression. Good neck and lay of shoulders, level top line both standing and on the move. Well angulated rear so moved with plenty of drive. Attentive at all times to her handler. |
| 2nd |
Carr-Tomlinson’s |
Ledesham Katherine Wheel
Neat little bitch with a soft gentle expression enhanced by well set on well feathered ears which she used to good effect. Well angulated throughout with good round bone. Another who moved with good reach and drive maintaining a level top line at all times. |
| 3rd |
Hogan’s |
Stavonga Angel Eyes
Well balanced Blenheim bitch with large dark round eyes and nose pigment. Arched neck leading into well laid shoulders. Good spring of rib, short loin and well angulated rear. Moved well. |
| Res |
Godwin’s |
Cavaliegh Desire |
| VHC |
Bayliss’ |
Castlewytch Painted Lady JW |
| Mid Limit |
(18, 2) |
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| 1st |
Inglis’ |
Craigowl Salzburg JW
Rich chestnut markings on a pearly white background immaculately presented as always by this handler. Very pleasing head, almost flat between the ears which were well set on. Large dark eyes well cushioned, correct tapered muzzle and jet black nose. Nicely crested neck and well laid back shoulders. Good fore chest and depth of brisket so nice tight elbows. Well sprung ribs and level topline. Well angulated rear with short well let down hocks which she used well when moving. Good tail carriage also when moving. |
| 2nd |
Blackburn’s |
She’s The Katz Whiskaz from Droleus
Neat balanced little bitch, well angulated throughout. Pretty head and expression and so attentive of her young handler who moved her at exactly the right speed to show her accurate movement and to show off her attributes to perfection. Short of coat but nothing to hide. |
| 3rd |
Hughes’ |
Verheyen Toast Evydal
Blenheim with rich chestnut markings. Well proportioned head and good pigment. Sufficient neck and lay of shoulder, tight elbows. Level top line and well angulated rear. Moved well. |
| Res |
Wiggins’ |
That’s M’Cupboard Luv at Droleus |
| VHC |
Pipkin’s |
Ryanmil Magic Flute |
| Limit |
(16, 4) |
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| 1st |
Williams’ |
Sorata Barley Wine Sancana JW ShCM
Elegant ruby who had left most of her body coat at home. Dark round eyes, black eyes rims and jet black nose framed by profuse ear fringes. Good reach of neck, deep brisket and good spring of rib. Well angulated fore and aft so moved steadily. |
| 2nd |
Long’s |
Arroline Honeysuckle JW
Well constructed richly marked Blenheim. Pretty head and expression. Good length of neck and level top line at all times. Moved well and presented an attractive outline when standing. |
| 3rd |
McMurray’s |
Cinderlace Primrose at Merryoth
Very pleasing head and expression, excellent pigmentation and dark round eyes. Nicely constructed throughout with good round bone. Moved very well. |
| Res |
Turnbull’s |
Lochbuie Evette at Peakdowns |
| VHC |
Owen’s |
Narayden Diva Fever at Hansowens |
| Open |
(16, 1) |
I was spoilt for choice in this excellent class of high quality bitches with many on another day being "in the cards". I just wish that the committee would consider bringing back the extra placings that were there in the past. |
| 1st |
Levy, Sedgwick, Cline & Harrison’s |
Am Ch Bentwood Chloe Of Forestcreek
Ultra feminine Blenheim with a profuse amount of silky coat that was of good colour and well broken markings which was beautifully presented without a hair out of place. Dark round eyes with black eye rims and jet black nose. Sufficient cushioning under the eyes and a correctly tapered muzzle. When she used her ears they framed her face to present the soft gentle expression that I was looking for. Long crested neck, well laid shoulders, deep brisket, sufficient spring of rib, well angulated rear and well set on tail. Good round bone. When moving she moved parallel both coming and going and in profile presented an elegant outline with her tail coming straight off her back. Not yet fully mature I think the best is yet to come however, I was delighted to award her first CC and my co-judge conceded that she should go BOB and represent the breed in the group. |
| 2nd |
Surman’s |
Ch Cavaliegh Jaida with Vallender JW
Well known Blenheim with well broken markings who like many had left some of her coat at home but therefore had nothing to hide. I must admit that as a youngster I thought with her profuse coat she was "up to size" for me, today I was proved wrong and just goes to show how wrong you can be when judging from the ring side! Behind her pretty head and soft expression and good pigment was a well constructed little bitch with good reach of neck, well laid shoulders, good deep brisket and spring of rib, level top line and strong well muscled hindquarters which she used to good effect going round the ring. Res CC |
| 3rd |
Maclennan’s |
Gentlelines Cosmetic JW
Another quality Blenheim who was unlucky to meet the two above her today. Richly marked with a soft pleasing expression. Well constructed throughout with good round bone for her size. Moved positively in all directions and showed with enthusiasm. |
| Res |
Maclaine’s |
Ch Lochbuie Taken As Red JW |
| VHC |
Li’s |
Ch Avalcier Inspired JW |
| Good Citizen Dog Scheme |
(8, 0) |
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| 1st |
Taylor’s |
Taybar Stella
2nd in Graduate. |
| 2nd |
Hobbs’ |
Beaconsfylde Just Lucy
Well broken markings on this Blenheim. Pleasing head and expression with dark round eyes. Lacking furnishings today but moved well in all directions. |
| 3rd |
Dawson’s |
Cloudywing’s Charlotte of Luphenex
Taller than 1 & 2 but well balanced height to length. Dark round eye and good pigment. Moved steadily. |
| Res |
Bloomfield’s |
Oaklake Debbie Harry |
| VHC |
Colavecchia-Fish’s |
Carolus Lidia ShCM |
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