Tegan Fitzsimon and Windermere Cappucino winning the POLi Payments Premier League at the Canterbury Christmas Cracker – Photo Credit Michelle Clarke Photography
Some of New Zealand’s leading riders again showed their class, with wins in the south to Tegan Fitzsimon (West Melton) aboard Windermere Cappuccino in the Premier League at the Canterbury Christmas Cracker, and in the north to the perennial Maurice Beatson (Dannevirke) aboard Central Park at the Feilding IA&P Show, with Daniel Blundell (Auckland) and Cadenza NZPH taking the honours at the Fiber Fresh Grand Prix Showjumping at Woodhill Sands.
It was a small field in the POLi Payments Premier League (in conjunction with Kinloch Farms), but nonetheless competitive. Tegan, who currently leads the POLi Payments FEI World Cup Series, had little trouble posting a stunning double clear with the ever-careful Windermere Cappuccino. Second and third placed Tamara Silcock (Nelson) with FF Lisandro and Makenzie Causer (Christchurch) on Copabella Camouflage were both on debut at premier level and while they had faults in the first round, both were clear in the second.
It was the first premier start for the season for Tegan and Windermere Cappuccino, who won the series for the third time in 2021-22. “It is nice to be competing in my own backyard for a change,” says the rider who generally spends much of the season based in the North Island. “The aim is always a double clear so it is great to get the win. It was a very inviting premier league track.”
The outing is part of their preparation to head north again in the New Year and she used the opportunity to trial a different bit for the second round over the Sarah Ching-designed course. “It is all training. There are always a few things to work on.”
Tegan welcomed the assistance from Australian Michelle Strapp who is in the country to work with the high performance and national squads.
Molly Moffatt and Te Ngaio Raggamuffin, winners of the Country TV Pony Grand Prix at the Canterbury Christmas Cracker – Photo Credit Michelle Clarke Photography
Molly Moffatt (Christchurch) had a brilliant show, taking the quinella in the Country TV Pony Grand Prix (in conjunction with Saddlery Barn) with her mounts Te Ngaio Raggamuffin and Freestyle Twyst & Shout, as well as winning the Mainland Coachwork Junior Rider Series class aboard Glenmark.
Angus Taylor (Ohoka) and Sea Coral took the honours in the FEI CSI1* class ahead of Tamara Silcock (Nelson) on FF Lisandro in second and Courtney Townsend (Darfield) with Corofina ECPH in third. Six started the class with Angus winning on a total of two faults from the two rounds.
South Island won the young rider clash against Victoria (AUS). The hosts – Molly Moffatt, Anna Nalder, Sophie Townsend and Johanna Wylaars – won round one with Victoria – Arienne Holdsworth-Rose, Tori Glass, Mikayla Hogg and Hayden Parker – coming back to take the second round, but it wasn’t enough to take the crown. The competition, which has been run annually between the two countries for around 20 years, sees all riders competing aboard borrowed horses.
It was Grand Prix win number 209 for Maurice, a record he has accumulated since 1983 and on more than 20-odd horses. “To win any Grand Prix is a great achievement,” says the Dannevirke farmer.
He and Central Park have had a stellar season so far, and even the ever grounded Olympian admits it’s “humming along”. “Yes, the season is going OK,’” he says. “That course today was tough enough and a nice Grand Prix track.”
Eight started the Kevin Hansen-designed EvoEvents Horse Grand Prix where Maurice and Sophie Scott (Palmerston North) aboard Waitangi Skynet went head to head. True to recent form Maurice and Central Park were all clean, with Sophie pushing hard for a faster time, but with a rail down had to be content with runner-up. “I was second out and just had to go clear but did cover myself a bit,” says Maurice. “When there are just two of you in a jump-off there’s no need to go silly.”
He credits his wins to others around him – his horses, and of course the team behind the scenes. “Central Park has got to an age where he has matured and doing nicely.”
In the Country TV Pony Grand Prix Emily Oliver (Kapiti Coast) almost managed to continue to the quinella run of previous weeks by other riders but in the end had to settle for first and third with her horses Doctor Jones and Barbie Doll RSNZ respectively. Two of the eight starters came back for the jump-off where neither Emily nor Reef Hicks (Hawke’s Bay) aboard Bits & Pieces could keep their slates clean.
Daniel Blundell (Auckland) and Cadenza NZPH may have picked up a single time fault in their EvoEvents Horse Grand Prix opening round at Woodhill Sands, but it was enough – by a single fault – to give him the win ahead of Liam Rutland (Te Awamutu) aboard Kiwi Delux on two time.
“My horse was a bit spooky today so I was battling with that,” says Daniel. “He jumped really well, and I am just happy for the clear.”
His plan coming into the class was to give the horse a nice prep for the coming Taupo World Cup round. Their victory today was their third this season – two Grand Prix and one Premier.
“It would have been nice to go back into the ring and jump off against Liam who jumped awesome today, bagging his first clear jumping round in a Grand Prix.”
Daniel has certainly ridden the highs and a few lows with Cadenza, who is in his third season with the rider.
“I think I just know him so well now and that is key. When I first got him I just didn’t know what he would throw at me!”
The win topped off a great show, with his two seven-year-olds Royal MVNZ and Rolensky MVNZ, stepping up to 1.35m for the first time, going clear and picking up second and fourth placings. “I have been taking it really slow with them so that is pretty exciting. They are turning out to be lovely horses.”
Elizabeth Pennington-Leaney (Cambridge) and Fast and Fabulous lived up to their name, taking the honours in the Country TV Pony Grand Prix Series class (in conjunction with Burmester Realty), ahead of Zara Main (Auckland) aboard Blue Crush, with Abigayle Martin (Rotorua) and Jasmine Rose coming in for third.
Phillipa Howells designed the courses in ring one, with Gina Moss in ring two and Edward Bullock juggling ring three and riding.
Canterbury Xmas Cracker Premier Show
Showjumping, POLi Payments Premier League Series (in conjunction with Kinloch Farms): Tegan Fitzsimon (West Melton) Windermere Cappuccino 1, Tamara Silcock (Nelson) FF Lisandro 2, Makenzie Causer (Christchurch) Copabella Camouflage 3.
Country TV Pony Grand Prix Series (in conjunction with Saddlery Barn): Molly Moffatt (Christchurch) Te Ngaio Raggamuffin 1, Molly Moffatt (Christchurch) Freestyle Twyst & Shout 2, Molly Smith (Gerardine) Vapour Trail NZPH 3, Johanna Wylaars (Christchurch) Larabelle 4, Sonya Benison (Springston) MF Spotlit 5.
FEI CSI 1*: Angus Taylor (Ohoka) Sea Coral 1, Tamara Silcock (Nelson) FH Lisandro 2, Courtney Townsend (Darfield) Corofina ECPH 3, Anna Nalder (North Canterbury) Letano 4, Becky Harkerss (Kaikoura) LT Holst Chief 5, Nicole White (Invercargill) Blytheburn Cuban Rose 6.
FMG Young Rider Series (in conjunction with Hussey Paint & Panel): Samantha Gillies (Oamaru) Lumarzo 1, Makenzie Causer (Christchurch) Copabella Camouflage 2, Emma Gillies (Oamaru) Chic Xtreme 3, Phoebe Howson (Christchurch) Dallas NZPH 4, Jessica Hore (Miller’s Flat) Beaumont Birdie 5.
Dunstan Horsefeeds Amateur Rider Series (in conjunction with Tavern Harewood): Anya Johnston (Mosgiel) Pocket Rocket II 1, Ashley Konig (Christchurch) L’heure du Vin 2, Sarah Parkes (Marlborough) Windermere Centarosa 3, Georgia Allison (Oxford) Sonhos Bailarin 4, Hayley Curd (Kurow) My Miranda 5, Tayler Nalder (North Canterbury) Kiwi Glimpse 6.
Harrison Lane Pro Am Rider Series (in conjunction with EquiMatch): Tyler McKee (Gore) Corrida 1, Jaimee Bird (Ashburton) Cera Catalina 2, Katie Meredith (Ohoka) Vulcan GNZ 3, Georgia McClintock ( ) WHF Eclipse 4, Graciey Donnithorne (Swannanoa) Woodbine Orlando 5, Tessa Silcock (Nelson) Incendivity HSH 6.
Mainland Coachwork Junior Rider Series: Molly Moffatt (Christchurch) Glenmark 1, Jessica Hore (Miller’s Flat) Global PH Mylorde 2, Angus Price (Winton) Veroana 3, Johanna Wylaars (Christchurch) Centanna II 4, Bella Taane (Christchurch) Wabi Sabi 5, Samantha Gillies (Oamaru) Socrates De La Ve Z 6.
Matthews Hanoverians Seven-Year-Old Series (in conjunction with Canterbury Saddlery): Amy McMullan (Timaru) Pure Cascade 1, Makenzie Causer (Christchurch) Lord Axel GNZ 2, Tessa Silcock (Nelson) Incendivity HSH 3, Rose Alfeld (Leeston) Celebration ECPH 4.
UltraMox Six-Year-Old Series (in conjunction with Hazlett Ltd): Maygen Gubb (Timaru) PL Fox d’Amour, Nic Grant (Canterbury) Goldfinch GNZ and Makenzie Causer (Christchurch) Anouk GZ =1.
East Coast Performance Horses Five-Year-Old Series (in conjunction with Canterbury Equine Clinic): Amy McMullan (Timaru) Copacabana GNZ, Johanna Wylaars (Christchurch) AH Californian Dreaming and Makenzie Causer (Christchurch) Aspen Park Pittsburgh =1.
Main-Events Tertiary Series: Sophie Rosanowski (Rangiora) Bellwood O’Banion 1, Sarah Peterson (Swannanoa) Dubai 2 2, Harriet Stock (Ashburton) Memo 3.
Show hunter, Results to come…
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Feilding IA&P Show
Showjumping, EvoEvents Horse Grand Prix Series: Maurice Beatson (Dannevirke) Central Park 1, Sophie Scott (Palmerston North) Waitangi Skynet 2, Rylee Sheehan (Te Aroha) Bandito NZPH 3, Charlotte Conder (Wellington) Kiwi Bonus 4, Daniel Webb (Hunterville) WSJ Centaur 5, Robert Steele (Dannevirke) Rosehill Park Hermes 6.
Country TV Pony Grand Prix Series: Emily Oliver (Kapiti Coast) Doctor Jones 1, Reef Hicks (Hawke’s Bay) Bits & Pieces 2, Emily Oliver (Kapiti Coast) Barbie Doll RSNZ 3, Annie Moffett (Napier) Korokipo Kid 4, Molly Presling (Wellington) Cee Cee 5, Janey Pease (Piopio) Rascal Flatts OS 6.
FMG Young Rider Series: Rylee Sheehan (Te Aroha) Bandito NZPH 1, Sophie Scott (Palmerston North) Edison DN 2, Francesca Corich van der Bas (Paraparaumu) Bannockburn ECPH 3, Hollie Falloon (Masterton) Just Jessie 4, Emma Ferguson (Okuku) Lazarus GNZ 5, Dylan Bibby (Onga Onga) Kiwi Windfall 6.
Dunstan Horsefeeds Amateur Rider Series: Kaleigh Kent (Otane) Double J Sponge Bob Square Pants 1, Laura Knight (Palmerston North) Aria 2, Amanda Steele (Dannevirke) Royal Wish 3, Phoebe Tapp (Martinborough) Ngahiwi Wahine 4, Ally Carson (Putaruru) Winston V Diene 5, Nigel Horton (Kumeroa) Mandalay Cove 6.
Harrison Lane Pro Am Rider Series: Kelly Smith (Foxton) Kings Larkin 1, Melanie Cooper (Stratford) Zarlo 2, Bailey Lourie (Wairarapa) Henton Serenade 3, Tanya Hansen (New Plymouth) Ngahiwi Specter 4, Lucy Fell (Palmerston North) Faratona STS 5, John MacLennan (Waipukurau) Tolley 6.
Mainland Coachwork Junior Rider Series: Chantelle Smith (Palmerston North) Cravino STS 1, Makayla White (Hastings) Kiwi Showtime 2, Sacha Thomas (Mercer) Kiwi Fern 3, Eilidh Gloyn (Palmerston North) Air Hill Bambi 4, Milly Waldin (Havelock North) LT Holst Cor Blimey 5, Chantelle Smith (Palmerston North) Glentai Mockingjay 6.
Matthews Hanoverians Seven-Year-Old Series: Mikayla Herbert (Rotorua) Matai Serendipity 1, Luce Williams (Tinui) Grassendale Enzo 2, Sophie Scott (Palmerston North) Valrhona GNZ 3, Robert Steele (Dannevirke) Giant Wish 4, Maurice Beatson (Dannevirke) Central Edition 5, Chantelle Smith (Palmerston North) Glentai Maximus 6
UltraMox Six-Year-Old Series: Maurice Beatson (Dannevirke) Centriconia, Sophie Scott (Palmerston North) LT Holst Ellie, Daniel Webb (Hunterville) WSJ Starline, Tasha Hart (Hastings) Kiwi Duchess, Alex Loiselle (Hawke ‘s Bay) McMillans Magic, Maurice Beatson (Dannevirke) Central Zone and Sophie Scott (Palmerston North) Foxy Lady GNZ =1.
East Coast Performance Horses Five-Year-Old Series: Ash Hart (Hastings) Kiwi Bonanza, Logan Massie (Dannevirke) Gladiator ECPH and Daniel Webb (Hunterville) WSJ Centrefold =1.
Show hunter, NRM Open Horse High Points Series: Chloe Hansen (Palmerston North) Stevenson ECPH 1, Antonio Matangi (Levin) Shoeshine Polish 2.
Sport Horse Junior High Points Series: Meg Rogers (Ashhurst) Corodano 1, Lauren Mitchell (Kumeu) Marokopa CJ 2, Lauren Mitchell (Kumeu) Craighaven Black Heart 3, Holly Parkin (Levin) A&P Cenricho 4, Aliya Berry (Tamahere) Pintado Bravo 5.
Carousel Equestrian Amateur High Points Series: Antonio Matangi (Levin) Marua 1, Rebecca Conole (Masterton) Private Benjamin III 2, Rebecca Conole (Masterton) Tripoli 3, Antonio Matangi (Levin) Shoeshine Polish 4, Gerardine Wood (Hawera) Burton 5.
ESNZ Show Hunter Junior Rider Equitation Series: Lauren Mitchell (Kumeu) Craighaven Black Heart 1, Stephanie Schweizer (Rerewhakaaitu) CL After Dark 2, Holly Parkin (Levin) A&P Cenricho 3, Aliya Berry (Tamahere) Pintado Bravo 4.
Petticoat Lane Performance Horses Adult Rider Equitation Series: Antonio Matangi (Levin) Shoeshine Polish 1, Rebecca Conole (Masterton) Private Benjamin III 2, Melanie Dudding (Tuakau) Country Dream 3.
Bay of Plenty and Waikato Show Hunter Groups 12 and under Equitation Series: Pippa Dudding-Thomas (Pukekawa) Hollybank Wildwind 1, Aggie Shearer (Feilding) Vanace Rosalie 2, Lucy Oliver (Peka Peka) Mr Mika Choo 3, Zara Sutton (Palmerston North) VS Enviable 4, Lily Butler (Masterton) Bazinga 5.
Vero Insurance Cat A High Points Series: Lily Kent (Waipawa) Ataahua Rapture 1, Pippa Dudding-Thomas (Pukekawa) Hollybank Wildwind 2, Aggie Shearer (Feilding) Vanace Rosalie 3, Issy Fenton (Stratford) Clovelly Fonteyn 4, Zara Peacock (Waipukurau) Buffalo Man 5.
Fiber Fresh Cat B High Points Series: Poppy Tatham (Wairarapa) Wembleybrook O’Driscoll 1, Yulana Gloyn (Palmerston North) Rustabella 2, Lucy Oliver (Peka Peka) Mr Mika Choo 3, Phoebe Rickard (Wanganui) Windermere Silvery Moon 4, Abbie Headifen (Waikanae) Corivale Blonde Iced Lights 5.
Big on Writing Pony Rider Equitation Series: Poppy Tatham (Wairarapa) Wembleybrook O’Driscoll 1, Bridie King (Pahiatua) Buzzie Bees Max 2, Lily McIntyre (Wanganui) Ever So Clever Girl 3, Emily McMaster (Greytown) Onetai Cover Girl 4, Sofia Williams (Masterton) Grassendale Gin 5.
Aniwell Cat C High Points Series: Bridie King (Pahiatua) Buzzie Bees Max 1, Emily McMaster (Greytown) Onetai Cover Girl 2, Sofia Williams (Masterton) Grassendale Gin 3, Lily Butler (Masterton) Bazinga 4, Addisyn Dingwall (Te Awamutu) Tirohanga Touch Wood 5.
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Fiber Fresh Grand Prix Showjumping
Showjumping, EvoEvents Horse Grand Prix Series (in conjunction with Fiber Fresh): Daniel Blundell (Auckland) Cadenza NZPH 1, Liam Rutland (Te Awamutu) Kiwi Delux 2, Liam Rutland (Te Awamutu) Whiorau Ritchie 3, Carissa McCall (Taupaki) Picasso MVNZ 4, Georgia Lawrie (Auckland) AS Ghosriello 5.
Country TV Pony Grand Prix Series (in conjunction with Burmester Realty): Elizabeth Pennington-Leaney (Cambridge) Fast and Fabulous 1, Zara Main (Auckland) Blue Crush 2, Abigayle Martin (Rotorua) Jasmine Rose 3, Zara Preece-Twose (Auckland) TC Piano Man 4, Talia Good (Whakatane) WE Benson 5, Samantha-Lee Wakeling (Wellsford) BMW Sharpshooter 6.
Harrison Lane Pro Am Rider Series (in conjunction with Veterinary Associates Equine): Deanna Horsburgh (Cambridge) Entourage NZPH 1, Michelle Wakeling (Wellsford) BMW Chaccolilli 2, Kelly Chapman (Albany) Eye See Ruby 3, Edward Bullock (Waiuku) Weiti Pogo 4, Colleen Crous (Auckland) Orames Girl VDL 5, Sophie Fisher (Cambridge) LC Sensation 6.
FMG Young Rider Series (in conjunction with GJ Gardner Homes): Ben Weir (Auckland) Amorcito 1, Isabelle Jameson (Whangarei) Kiwi Storm 2, Liam Rutland (Te Awamutu) Kiwi Delux 3, Samantha-Lee Wakeling (Wellsford) BMW Braveheart 4, Rose Windross (Auckland) Double J Kelvin 5, Liam Rutland (Te Awamutu) Whiorau Ritchie 6.
Dunstan Horsefeeds Amateur Rider Series (in conjunction with Alltech NZ): Lynette Jackson (Whenuapai) Fortissimo 1, Ashley Johnston (Whangarei) Miss Vee NZPH 2, Shelley Bridgeman (Auckland) Oaks Vendetta 3, Kristin Manson (Auckland) Bellhaven Misty Blue 4, Natalia Hall (Auckland) Colorado Cruiser 5, Jeff Chapman (Auckland) Tiraumea Logan 6.
Mainland Coachwork Junior Rider Series (in conjunction with Shelley Bridgeman): Lucas Bremner (Whangarei) LT Holst Francis 1, Maya Hegh (Taupaki) Encore NZPH 2, Cassie Topper (Whangarei) Cavalli Vista Coachello 3, Amara Green (Woodhill) LC Underberg 4, Talia Good (Whakatane) Floriant DHU 5, Anna Wade (Te Aroha) Capitano 6.
Matthews Hanoverians Seven-Year-Old Series (in conjunction with GJ Gardner Homes): Georgia Lawrie (Auckland) Coco Belle 1, Samantha-Lee Wakeling (Wellsford) BMW Icebreaker 2, Edward Bullock (Waiuku) Kiwi Sundance 3, Sarah West (Te Aroha) Six Sixty SP 4, Maddison Greatorex (Mangapai) Groove Girl PSH 5, Daniel Blundell (Auckland) Royal MVNZ 6.
UltraMox Six-Year-Old Series (in conjunction with Shelley Bridgeman): Isabelle Jameson (Whangarei) Levi Xtreme 1.
East Coast Performance Horses Five-Year-Old Series (in conjunction with Veterinary Associates Equine): Kate Hewlett (Kerikeri) Kiwi Lovelock and Catherine Burden (Waiuku) Breakthrough =1.
Burmester Realty Pony Grand Prix Super Series: Talia Good (Whakatane) WE Benson 1, Isabelle Hawkins (Auckland) Wembleybrook Tiffany 2, Elizabeth Pennington-Leaney (Cambridge) Fast and Fabulous 3, Ciara O’Rourke Nicholson (Te Aroha) Westwood Blue Denim 4, Tess Frost (Kumeu) Redcliffs Give it a Whirl Shirl 5, Sophie Ferguson (Whangarei() Our Dixie Chic 6.
Veterinary Associates Equine Horse Grand Prix Super Series: Laura McGregor (Auckland) Emmaville Dontango 1, Kylee McCambridge (Cambridge) Corfu 2, Catherine Burden (Waiuku) Fifty Shades HS 3, Shelley Ross (Helensville) Onward 4, Colleen Crous (Auckland) Castiel Xtreme 5, Michelle Wakeling (Wellsford) BMW Chaccolilli 6
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Rewa and Districts Sports
Show hunter, NRM Open Horse High Points Series: Lauren Mitchell (Kumeu) Craighaven Black Heart 1, Olivia Woodward (Palmerston North) Whittaker II 2, Antonio Matangi (Levin) Shoeshine Polish 3, Antonio Matangi (Levin) My Delta 4.
Sport Horse Junior High Points Series: Olivia Woodward (Palmerston North) Whittaker II 1, Aliya Berry (Tamahere) Pintado Bravo 2, Stephanie Schweizer (Rerewhakaaitu) CL After Dark 3, Lauren Mitchell (Kumeu) Marokopa CJ 4, Holly Parkin (Levin) A&P Cenricho 5.
Carousel Equestrian Amateur High Points Series: Antonio Matangi (Levin) My Delta 1, Laura Van Velthooven (Feilding) Quiz LA 2, Dana Sutton (Palmerston North) Riverview Minka 3, Antonio Matangi (Levin) Marua 4, Rebecca Conole (Masterton) Privat Benjamin III 5.
ESNZ Show Hunter Junior Rider Equitation Series: Lauren Mitchell (Kumeu) Craighaven Black Heart 1, Olivia Woodward (Palmerston North) Whittaker II 2, Holly Parkin (Levin) A&P Cenricho 3, Aliya Berry (Tamahere) Pintado Bravo 4.
Petticoat Lane Performance Horses Adult Rider Equitation Series: Laura Van Velthooven (Feilding) Quiz LA 1, Antonio Matangi (Levin) Shoeshine Polish 2, Rebecca Conole (Masterton) Private Benjamin III 3.
Bay of Plenty and Waikato Show Hunter Groups 12 and under Equitation Series: Zara Sutton (Palmerston North) Gold Coast 1, Pippa Dudding-Thomas (Pukekawa) Hollybank Wildwind 2, Kensi McCarty (Hastings) Pied Piper Time Will Tell 3, Zara Peacock (Waipukurau) Buffalo Man 4, Aggie Shearer (Feilding) Vanace Rosalie 5.
Vero Insurance Cat A High Points Series: Pippa Dudding-Thomas (Pukekawa) Hollybank Wildwind 1, Kensi McCarty (Hastings) Pied Piper Time Will Tell 2, Zara Peacock (Waipukurau) Ty Gwyn Austin Powers 3, Aggie Shearer (Feilding) Vanace Rosalie 4.
Fiber Fresh Cat B High Points Series: Poppy Tatham (Masterton) Wemblybrook O’Driscoll 1, Heidi Fenton (Stratford) TCP Arizona 2, Phoebe Rickard (Whanganui) Windermere Silvery Moon 3, Addisyn Dingwall (Te Awamutu) Linden Artistry 4, Grace Doyle (Martinborough) Kai Iwi Snowman 5.
Big on Writing Pony Rider Equitation Series: Emily McMaster (Greytown) Onetai Cover Girl 1, Lily McIntyre (Wanganui) Ever So Clever Girl 2, Addisyn Dingwall (Te Awamutu) PL Arizona 3, Poppy Tatham (Masterton) Wemblybrook O’Driscoll 4.
Aniwell Cat C High Points Series: Emily McMaster (Greytown) Onetai Cover Girl 1, Bridie King (Pahiatua) Buzzie Bees Max 2, Hazel Hunter (Porangahau) Coloured Affair 3, Addisyn Dingwall (Te Awamutu) PL Arizona 4, Lily McIntyre (Wanganui) Ever So Clever Girl 5.
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