MOIRA

Gates Open: 10:30 am
First Race: 12:00 pm
Admission Prices: £5
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Track Biography:

Formed in 1825, The Iveagh Foxhounds hunt is a famous hunt that has its place in Baily’s chronology of master ship. The Iveagh hunt hosts two point-to-points during the season, an Autmun fixture and a Spring fixture.

There has been many notable performances over the years at the Iveagh hunt santioned race meeting, Grade One winner Roi Du Mee made his only point-to-point appearance at the fixture when he won in October 2016.

Our point-to-point is nestled in the beautiful Northern Ireland countryside and is a perfect day out for all the family.

Moira Point-to-Point Races

Bell’s Hill,
Maralin,
Craigavon,
Co.Armagh

Contact Details

Gareth Black - 00447729238998
 

How To Get There

By Road

From Dublin – Take the M1 from the city and follow the road for Belfast until you see signs for Moira. From Moira town follow signs for the point-to-point.

From Belfast- Take the M1 until Moira. From Moira follow the signs for the point-to-point which is located on the A3.

By Air

Our point-to-point is located 30 minutes from Belfast International airport and 30 minutes from Belfast city airport.

Postcode

BT67 0LZ

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A Day At The Races

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Facilities

We have free parking for spectators and sections that can be used to facilitate disabled parking with clear views of the track along with a man-made bank to help with viewing.

In our bookmakers ring you can view and bet on any off-course races on the day in both England and Ireland.

As we are an outdoor event that only happens once a year, many of our facilities are only temporary which adds to the real character of the event. We do of course have a number of portaloos, catering options and much more to ensure you have a very pleasant experience with us.

We have an on-course bar which can also provide a bit of shelter in a case of shower!

 

Food

Our outside food caterers are located beside the parade ring and bookies.

They sell an array of hot food options such as burgers, chips, sausages and chicken goujons to keep you full for the day.

All patrons are welcome to pack a picnic style lunch to enjoy during the races.

 

Beverages

Race goers can purchase teas, coffees and soft drinks from our outside catering outlet.

If you would like something a little stronger to keep you warm during your days racing, alcohol can be purchased in our on-course bar.

There is something to suit all race-goers.

faqs

Is there a dress code for point-to-points?

No, we do not have an official dress code however we advise our racegoers to come prepared for all types of weather. Warm clothes, wellies and umbrellas are advised.

Dogs are very welcome, but need to be kept on a lead at all times.

Yes, we welcome visitors to bring their own picnics or refreshments.

At our point-to-point, we are lucky to have wide open spaces for children to play in a safe environment.

No we do not provide an ATM so we recommend that you make a stop in the nearby town of Moira which is only a short drive from the point-to-point.

Amenities

Moira point-to-point is the perfect day out for the family in Northern Ireland located only 30 minutes from Belfast city centre which makes it extremely accessible for visitors to combine a city break with a day out in the countryside.

Also as an added bonus for parents all children U16 have free admission.

Moira is very lucky to have a selection of award winning restaurants within the town such as Wine & Brine, The Fat Gherkin and McCartney’s.
 

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Entries

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DENNISON COMMERCIALS 4yo Maiden

Maiden Race For 4-Y-O (of €800)

For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. Mares allowed 5lbs.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)

Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 ON MY WISH LIST (IRE) (11yo B G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / FLIRTHING AROUND (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate
Mary E. Doyle		  
2 UNEXPECTED DEPTH (IRE) (11yo B G)
SHANTOU (USA) / HOLY VOW (IRE) / LUSO (GB)		 11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate
Mary E. Doyle		  
3 EAGLEHILL (FR) (11yo GR G)
BLUE BRESIL (FR) / RATINA DE VAIGE (FR) / APRIL NIGHT (FR)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
4 ESKYLANE (IRE) (11yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / MAPLE LADY (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
5 LOUGHERMORE (IRE) (11yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / SEDUCTIVE DANCE (GB) / GROOM DANCER (USA)		 11st 6lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
6 MUCKAMORE (IRE) (11yo B G)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / GALES RETURN (IRE) / BOB'S RETURN (IRE)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
7 EUROWORK (FR) (11yo BR G)
NETWORK (GER) / NANDINA (FR) / BULINGTON (FR)		 11st 11lbs Alan Harte
Denis Paul Murphy		  
8 HIGHATE HILL (IRE) (11yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / LISRENNY LADY (GB) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Alan Harte
Denis Paul Murphy		  
9 BLACKSTAIRS LAD (IRE) (11yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / BLARNEY KESTREL (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
10 ECLAIR DES SABLONS (FR) (11yo B G)
NOROIT (GER) / JOLIE FABI (FR) / VILLEZ (USA)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
11 MONSIEUR D'ARQUE (IRE) (11yo B G)
MUHTATHIR (GB) / NERVOUS BREAKDOWN (FR) / MIESQUE'S SON (USA)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
12 PISTOL WHIPPED (IRE) (11yo B G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / HOLIDAY TIME (IRE) / TURTLE ISLAND (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
13 BUCK'S BIN'S (FR) (11yo B G)
KHALKEVI (IRE) / BUCK'S BRAVO (FR) / KAPGARDE (FR)		 11st 11lbs T.J. McDonald
John Joseph Hanlon		  
14 ONTHEFRONTFOOT (IRE) (11yo B G)
SHANTOU (USA) / ON THE BACKFOOT (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle		  
15 UP THE STRAIGHT (IRE) (11yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / KINGS ARTIST (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle		  
16 BEYONDTHEHORIZON (IRE) (11yo B G)
GOLD WELL (GB) / LADY HILLINGDON (GB) / OVERBURY (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy		  
17 BYRNE OF MONASEED (IRE) (11yo B G)
OSCAR (IRE) / MELANJO (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy		  
18 HEAVEY (GB) (11yo B G)
TRANS ISLAND (GB) / CLOHAMON GOSSIP (IRE) / LORD AMERICO (IRE)		 11st 6lbs T. Howley
Mary E. Doyle		  
19 ANOTHER FRANKIE (IRE) (11yo BR G)
WAKY NAO (GB) / ROCK THE BABY (IRE) / WAVENEY (UAE)		 11st 11lbs Catherine Murphy
Bernadette A.K. Murphy		  
20 EMPEROR OF WEST (FR) (11yo B G)
MARESCA SORRENTO (FR) / SIN CITY (FR) / LAVIRCO (GER)		 11st 11lbs Warren Ewing
Warren Ewing		  
21 EXPLOITEUR (FR) (11yo B G)
DESIR D'UN SOIR (FR) / SOURYA D'AIRY (FR) / SHEYRANN (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Cobajay Syndicate
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
22 LOWTOWN BOY (IRE) (11yo B G)
SCORPION (IRE) / INCH PROMISE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Hayley Haughey
Liam Lennon		  
23 MOONSHOT (IRE) (11yo B M)
JEREMY (USA) / MISS COMPLIANCE (IRE) / BROKEN HEARTED (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Richard Irwin
C.W.J. Farrell		  
24 OVERNIGHTSENSATION (IRE) (11yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / ITSALLARACKET (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle		  

Preview

Donnchadh Doyle took the opening race on the Toomebridge card last Saturday, and he could well do the same here seven days later, as his ONTHEFRONTFOOT and Bucks Bin both offered real promise in the spring and will be expected to translate that into big runs here. Highate Hill travelled very well for a long way at Oldcastle and is sure to be a danger, as too would be Overnightsensation if bouncing back from the below per performance he produced at Bartlemy.

NORTHERN EXCAVATORS LTD 5&6yo Mares Maiden

Maiden Race For 5 & 6-Y-O Mares (of €1500)

For Certified Hunters aged 5 and 6 years old, Mares only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
(Prize Money €1500: 1st €1050, 2nd €300, 3rd €150)

Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 AN RINCEOIR ALAINN (IRE) (12yo B M)
GOLD WELL (GB) / SUN CHASER (IRE) / KING'S BEST (USA)		 11st 11lbs Thomas J. Maher
Peter Maher		  
2 ATTACOTTI (IRE) (12yo B M)
SANDMASON (GB) / TURBINE HILL (IRE) / HUBBLY BUBBLY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Elizabeth Slevin
S. Slevin		  
3 CHOSEN GLEN (IRE) (13yo CH M)
WELL CHOSEN (GB) / ALLEGED A LADY (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Mervyn William Adams
Ross Adams		  
4 COURT GLORY (IRE) (12yo B M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / AD GLORIA (IRE) / SHERNAZAR (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Anna Berry
J.A. Berry		  
5 ININTYFIVE (IRE) (12yo B M)
MASTEROFTHEHORSE (IRE) / MISS PERKY (IRE) / CREATIVE PLAN (USA)		 11st 11lbs Aidan B. Darragh
Paul McAleese		  
6 KALAMANSI COOLER (IRE) (13yo GR M)
KALANISI (IRE) / TURGEON L'IMPREVUE (FR) / TURGEON (USA)		 11st 11lbs Noel Munnelly
Peter J. Flood		  
7 LARGY PRINCESS (IRE) (12yo B M)
PRESENTING (GB) / LAS PRINCESS (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Raymond Scullion & Martin McGrogan
S.R.B. Crawford		  
8 MEGA MOVE (IRE) (12yo BR M)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / SCOOP THIRTY NINE (GB) / PETOSKI (GB)		 11st 11lbs Richard Irwin
C.W.J. Farrell		  
9 SEA CRUISE (IRE) (13yo CH M)
GETAWAY (GER) / WESTERN ROAD (GER) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Ballydonagh Syndicate
Gerard Lawless		  
10 THE CRAFTY TOUCH (IRE) (12yo CH M)
TOUCH OF LAND (FR) / DICHARACHERA (GB) / MARK OF ESTEEM (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Dan Breen
Andrew Slattery		  

Preview

A second trip from Tipperary to the northern region in the space of a week could be rewarded for THE CRAFTY TOUCH, after she had to settle for second at Toomebridge last week after making a mistake at a crucial point in the race. This is a wide open race where she would seem to sit in pole position. Kalamansi Cooler got into the placings at Tinahely, whilst Attacotti may be able to step-up from her debut run at Kinsale.

Winner Of One

Winners Of One (of €1500)

For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland, which have not won a race under the Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing in any Country and not more than one Point to Point Steeplechase of any description. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs. 4-y-o Maidens Excluded.
(Prize Money €1500: 1st €1050, 2nd €300, 3rd €150)

Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs, 5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 DECOR IRLANDAIS (FR) (12yo CH G)
HELLO SUNDAY (FR) / ORLANDAISE (FR) / GOLDNEYEV (USA)		 12st 2lbs Shauna Kelly
Noel C. Kelly		  
2 OSCAR LIGHT (IRE) (12yo B M)
OSCAR (IRE) / SOUND OF LIGHT (IRE) / GENERAL MONASH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Shauna Kelly
Noel C. Kelly		  
3 AMERICAN IMAGE (IRE) (17yo B G)
LORD AMERICO (IRE) / HILARY'S IMAGE (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR)		 11st 11lbs Neil Gault
Neil Gault		  
4 BALLYHOWNE (IRE) (15yo B G)
GENEROUS (IRE) / IZZY SADDLER (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Billie-Jo Irwin
S.R.B. Crawford		  
5 CAPTAIN COOK (GER) (13yo B G)
NOROIT (GER) / CRYING LOVE (GER) / WINGED LOVE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Cathal McGovern
C.A. McBratney		  
6 FREEZING OSCAR (IRE) (12yo B G)
OSCAR (IRE) / ALFREEZE (GB) / ALFLORA (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Kieran Purcell
Kieran Purcell		  
7 IS THIS IT (IRE) (15yo B G)
MR COMBUSTIBLE (IRE) / QUINNTOWIN (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Samuel Hanna
Cathy Hanna		  
8 LIVELY BEAT (IRE) (12yo B M)
BEAT HOLLOW (GB) / LIVELY LASS (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)		 11st 11lbs Peter Brophy
Colin Bowe		  
9 SCHOOL LANE (IRE) (12yo B G)
WINGED LOVE (IRE) / MANGAN MONTE (IRE) / MONTELIMAR (USA)		 12st 2lbs Joy Wilson
Liam Lennon		  

Preview

The Noel Kelly team were in red hot form at Toomebridge last week, and two of his three winners on that card, Oscar Light and DECOR IRLANDAIS, are among the entries for this, with the latter having won with any amount in hand, suggesting he could quickly double up here. The clear danger is the Kieran Purcell-trained Freezing Oscar who was a comfortable winner of his maiden at Ballingarry in June, having been running in some competitive races prior to that.

WILSON AUCTIONS 5yo Geldings Maiden

Maiden Race For 5-Y-O Geldings (of €800)

For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old, Geldings only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)

Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 ARDOYNE (IRE) (12yo B G)
DOYEN (IRE) / CASTLETOWN GIRL (GB) / BOB BACK (USA)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
2 MARTALINK (FR) (12yo CH G)
MARTALINE (GB) / A SINDA (FR) / SINNDAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Alan McCaldin
Caroline McCaldin		  
3 BRIGGITIE'S HILL (IRE) (12yo B G)
CENTRAL PARK (IRE) / FLY YOUR KITE (IRE) / SILVER KITE (USA)		 12st 2lbs Chester Beattys Syndicate
Liam Cusack		  
4 DARSI ROSE (IRE) (12yo B G)
DARSI (FR) / WIN A ROSE (IRE) / RIGHT WIN (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Peter P. Murphy
Bernadette A.K. Murphy		  
5 FEAGREEN NATIVE (IRE) (12yo B G)
DOUBLE ECLIPSE (IRE) / CULMORE NATIVE (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Martin G. McGuane
Peter McCreery		  
6 NO CODE (IRE) (12yo CH G)
GETAWAY (GER) / PRESENT COMPANY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
7 NO HIDDEN CHARGES (IRE) (12yo B G)
SCORPION (IRE) / SONIADOIR (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Marie Brennan
J.P. Brennan		  
8 PETER'S PORTRAIT (IRE) (12yo B G)
PORTRAIT GALLERY (IRE) / FANCYFACIA (IRE) / LUSO (GB)		 12st 2lbs Tom Power & Annette Lawlor
P.J. Rothwell		  
9 REALLYRADICAL (IRE) (12yo B G)
INSATIABLE (IRE) / GLENOGRA CAILIN (IRE) / ALDERBROOK (GB)		 12st 2lbs Michael J. Murphy
Donnchadh Doyle		  
10 SLUMDOGMILLIONAIRE (IRE) (12yo CH G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / GLENELLY VALLEY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Patrick G. McGillion
Mervyn Torrens		  
11 STORMY WATAR (IRE) (12yo B G)
WATAR (IRE) / CALM LUSO (IRE) / LUSO (GB)		 11st 11lbs J.A. Berry
J.A. Berry		  

Preview

REALLYRADICAL was very unlucky not to make a winning debut at Tinahely in February, where an awkward leap at the last saw him loose the advantage. He was unable to capitalise when reappearing at Lingstown two weeks later, but will be returning a fresh horse here and has big claims in a race like this. No Hidden Charges has plenty of experience and would be a danger on what he had shown until an unlucky final fence departure at Courtown.

JOHN MCGOVERN Open (4yo+)

Open Lightweight Race (of €1700)

For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs. 4-y-o Maidens Excluded.
(Prize Money €1700: 1st €1190, 2nd €340, 3rd €170)

Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs, 5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 EDDIES MIRACLE (IRE) (17yo B G)
BEAT OF DRUMS (GB) / BALLINAMONA GOLD (IRE) / PIERRE (GB)		 12st 2lbs Ray Nicholas
D.M. Christie		  
2 VINNIE LUCK (IRE) (16yo B G)
VINNIE ROE (IRE) / GLITTERING LUCK (IRE) / NORWICH (GB)		 12st 2lbs Ray Nicholas's Sporting Pointers Syndicate
D.M. Christie		  
3 BRIDGETS PET (IRE) (18yo CH G)
ARAKAN (USA) / CLASSY ACT (GB) / LYCIUS (USA)		 11st 11lbs J. Woods
J. Woods		  
4 COSMOS DES OBEAUX (FR) (13yo B G)
SPANISH MOON (USA) / KORE DES OBEAUX (FR) / SAINT CYRIEN (FR)		 11st 11lbs S. Downey & D. Kelly & M. Phillips
C.A. McBratney		  
5 JOHNNY SUE (IRE) (14yo B G)
ALKAADHEM (GB) / FAHAN (IRE) / SRI PEKAN (USA)		 11st 11lbs The O'Toole Family Partnership
William P. Murphy		  
6 LONGHOUSE MUSIC (GB) (16yo B M)
GAMUT (IRE) / SOFT SKIN (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA)		 11st 11lbs John Duggan
Sam Curling		  
7 MART LANE (IRE) (20yo BR G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / WESTERN WHISPER (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 11st 11lbs Patrick Joseph Hayes Jnr
Patrick Joseph Hayes Jnr		  

Preview

VINNIE LUCK has the advantage of having ran at Castletown-Geoghegan last Sunday and that should really stand to him here having run well to chase home Ourmanmassini on his seasonal reappearance. He also got the measure of Bridgets Pet when the pair met at Necarne in May. His stable companion Eddies Miracle is now an eight-time winner and will surely go close, whilst Longhouse Music ended last season among the winners when coming home in front at Loughanmore.

6yo+ Maiden (Nov Rdrs)

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards - Novice Riders (of €1500)

For Certified Hunters aged 6 years old and upwards only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. Mares allowed 5lbs. For Novice Riders who, at the start of the day, have not ridden more than fifteen winners under any Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing, including Point to Point Steeplechases.
(Prize Money €1500: 1st €1050, 2nd €300, 3rd €150)

Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 NIAMH'S OSCAR (IRE) (13yo B G)
OSCAR (IRE) / HIGH PARK LADY (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR)		 12st 2lbs J.A. Kinsella
J.A. Kinsella		  
2 SUMMONS TO COURT (IRE) (14yo B M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / JACINTA'S DREAM (IRE) / OVER THE RIVER (FR)		 11st 11lbs J.A. Kinsella
J.A. Kinsella		  
3 CAPTAIN COMMANDER (IRE) (13yo BR G)
ROBIN DES PRES (FR) / SHE'S A GAMBLE (IRE) / TEENOSO (USA)		 12st 2lbs Kieran Grainger
Patrick Joseph Hayes Jnr		  
4 LOUGH DERG LYRIC (IRE) (13yo B G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / FAIRY SWING (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 12st 2lbs Ballydonagh Syndicate
Gerard Lawless		  
5 OKEY DOKEY (IRE) (14yo B G)
PAPAL BULL (GB) / ALLSORTS (USA) / LEMON DROP KID (USA)		 12st 2lbs Clare L. Cannon
Clare L. Cannon		  
6 PEGASE AMOUR (IRE) (14yo B G)
WINGED LOVE (IRE) / LOVELY NATIVE (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)		 12st 2lbs Patrick Raymond Powell
Liam Lennon		  
7 PRINCESS HARRIET (IRE) (13yo B M)
RAJJ (IRE) / TOURANEENA (GB) / ROBELLINO (USA)		 11st 11lbs Martin Abernethy
J.J. Lambe		  
8 STETSONSNSTILETTOS (IRE) (13yo CH M)
PRESENTING (GB) / CLONOGAN (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 11st 11lbs Rebecca Clancy & James Fox & Kieran O'Donovan
Kieran O'Donovan		  
9 WEST BURMA (IRE) (14yo CH G)
ARAKAN (USA) / CAROLINA (FR) / BABY TURK (IRE)		 12st 2lbs R.J. Armstrong
C.A. McBratney		  

Preview

PEGASE AMOUR went close at Toomebridge last Saturday on what was his point-to-point debut, and that should leave him as the one to beat in this. There are also a number of track recruits among the potential lineup including Captain Commander and Princess Harriet.
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