It doesn't bother him if he's here or there. ", Photo: Anika MiskarArmagnac gallops at Pimlico. O'Neill said he is scheduled to fly to Baltimore from California Wednesday night and will be at the barn some time Thursday afternoon. Further good news was that Le Crete's condylar fracture, which will require surgery, is not expected to end her racing . He swung five-wide moving into the stretch and moved steadily to the lead to win by 1+12 lengths over Zandon, with Early Voting finishing in fourth. All rights reserved. White Abarrio was impressive in the Florida Derby. Just as Epicenter earned 50 Kentucky Derby qualifying points, Turnerloose earned a like amount for the Kentucky Oaks. Rosecroft Raceway The Florida Derby was his third career race. Jockey: Carlos Eduardo Lopez
The potential is there; Asmussen said that at this point in Epicenter's career, he is faster than both Gun Runner and Curlin when they went into the Derby. Epicenter, perhaps his best chance to win his first Kentucky Derby, led from gate to wire in a dominant, 2 3/4-length triumph in the Grade 2, $400,000Risen Star Stakes. "He galloped a mile and a quarter. Trained by Steve Asmussen Top Speed Figure: 97 Equibase Speed Figure This runner gave arguably the most impressive Kentucky Derby prep of the season thus far when he rolled late to take the Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds. The Kentucky Derby prep races are wrapping up. "He's extremely talented. They won the Kentucky Derby. This list does not include Messier who currently has a 107 Equibase Speed Figure to his name. Here is stable of my top 5 Derby contenders heading into the last month of prep races. Tawny Port (24-1), Slow Down Andy (7-1), Trafalgar (24-1), second choice Pappacap (7-2), Bodock (63-1) and Russian Tank (149-1) finished fifth through 10th in that order. I thought this horse would be written off due to the low speed figure earned in the last race. "He bounced out of the Derby with relative ease and made the ship fine. American Champion Three-Year-Old Male Horse, "Not This Time well represented in Saratoga's Travers", "Epicenter Makes Championship Claim With Travers Victory The Not This Time colt picked up an elusive grade 1 victory Aug. 27 at Saratoga", "Steve Asmussen To Saddle Morning-Line Favorite Epicenter In Inaugural Gun Runner Stakes Horse Racing News | Paulick Report", "Chart for September 18, 2021 at Churchill Downs", "Chart for November 13, 2021 at Churchill Downs", "Epicenter, North County shine at Fair Grounds", "Epicenter posts frontrunning Risen Star win", "Epicenter shows new dimension in Louisiana Derby", "Epicenter clings to top spot over Zandon in Derby dozen", "Rich Strike stuns with 80-1 Kentucky Derby Upset", "Runhappy Travers Tops Super Saturday at the Spa", "Epicenter Gives Asmussen, Rosario an Emphatic First Travers Victory", "Epicenter was pulled up by jockey Joel Rosario after sustaining an injury to his right forelimb in the Breeders' Cup Classic and was attended to immediately by an expert team of veterinarians led by KHRC Chief Veterinarian Dr. Nick Smith", "Breeders' Cup Classic: Flightline turns in anoher astonishing performance", "Breeders' Cup: Epicenter has surgery, retired from racing", "2022 Longines Breeders' Cup Classic Grade 1 (race 11)", "Grade 1 Winner Epicenter to Stand at Ashford Stud; The son of Not This Time will stand in 2023 at an introductory rate of $45,000", "Thoroughbred Bloodlines Wagtail (GB) Family 21-a", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Epicenter_(horse)&oldid=1138546821, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 10 February 2023, at 07:36. Forte is a 3 year old colt and has raced in 2022. [2] Winchell and Asmussen had previously combined forces with champions Untapable and Gun Runner. Trafalgar is an up-and-coming horse who has won two in a row including a race at the distance of the Lecomte at Fair Grounds. The field of four were all stakes winners, with Epicenter going off as the even-money favorite. "We're very pleased with how the training has gone for both Epicenter and Echo Zulu," Asmussen said. Just one of those things. 2022 PREAKNESS STAKES BETTING PROFILES TOP CONTENDERS. Trainer Kevin McKathan said Fenwick will train Thursday at 6:00 a.m. Epicenter, Early Voting Get Acquainted With Pimlico. Good run, said McPeek, who added it was too soon to know what Smile Happys last prep would be before the May 7 running of the Kentucky Derby. All of the sudden this one picks up some Derby points on synthetic surfaces and is a Derby radar horse. Long shot Pioneer of Medina (33-1) finished a head behind in the show photo and settled for fourth. I dont want my eggs in the basket of a horse that needs to come from out of it to win. He hopes this is the year he finds out what it's like to enter the Derby winner's circle. Saturday, January 22, 2022 Post Time 7:20 PM E.T. No thank you. In fact, an upset by Cyberknife could clinch the three-year-old championship. Longines Breeders' Cup Classic participant - 2022. "We absolutely love the horse," Blasi said. Asmussen most assuredly puts the work in as he searches for Derby gloryin April he drove all night from Oaklawn to Churchill to witness an Epicenterbreezebut he's also been around the race enough to nod to the 'Derby gods.' I do love being a part of it and enjoy and appreciate every opportunity. If you like Crown Pride, this one also has to at least be on your radar.
But the horse had other ideas. His current speed figure is among the top in the three year old crop. (I will reference Equibase's Speed Figure and BRIS and Beyer speed figures, which tells you how fast a horse has been running in each of its races -- adjusted for track, distances, and conditions. "We've just been seeing how he's progressing," said co-owner Greg Back. Demling just locked in his picks for Flightline, Taiba, Epicenter and every horse in the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic field. [21], It was the first Travers Stakes win for Asmussen and Rosario. "He likes it here, so he's in good shape. It is hard to see this runner making enough progress to get the job done even if he makes the gate at the Kentucky Derby. In 2022 he won the Risen Star, Louisiana Derby, Jim Dandy and Travers Stakes. He walked onto the equine ambulance and was transported to nearby Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital for further evaluation. I thought the trip might have settled him down a little bit," he added. [24] On November 6, Asmussen confirmed that Epicenter would be retired from racing, adding that the surgery was successful and the prognosis for him to stand at stud was good.[25]. The top 20 will be offered spots in the gate with the next group being named as also eligibles. He set fairly quick times as the pace setter in the UAE Derby and just didnt have the sustaining power to get the job done late. ', "But now that he's been gone so long, that thought pops in my mind.". The Preakness will be Early Voting's first start away from Aqueduct Racetrack, where he broke his maiden, won the Withers (G3), and finished second by a neck in the Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by Resorts World Casino (G2). The son of Quality Road made his first appearance at Pimlico just after 8:30 Wednesday morning, galloping about a mile for trainer Tim Yakteen. "We were able to drop him down in competition and just get him set up with a field that would be sort of a confidence booster for him," Yakteen said. I gallop him at Churchill, and he's jumping around and feeling good. Three Year Olds I mean, Curlin gave us so much power. ", Photo: Anne M. EberhardtHappy Jack settles in at Pimlico. As always, check the program for racing information, and monitor the weather and track conditions. 2), New York Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund. He then shifted back out and came again. The Oaks field is so deep that 2021 NetJets Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) winner Echo Zulu enters with five wins in as many startsby more than 22 combined lengthsand yet she is the third-choice on the morning line at 4-1 behind Central Bank Ashland Stakes (G1) winner Nest (5-2) and undefeated Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) winner Kathleen O. Both of those horses, eventual two-time Horse of the Year Curlin and 2017 Horse of the Year Gun Runner, would finish third in the Kentucky Derby. I walked him 35, close to 40 minutes. Meanwhile, Early Voting tracked the early pace set by Armagnac and moved to the lead entering the stretch, pulling well clear with an eighth of a mile remaining. Her next pre-Oaks start has yet to be determined, whereas Epicenter will return for the Louisiana Derby. He was sired by Violence out of the Blame mare Queen Caroline. ", Photo: Skip DicksteinSteve Asmussen enjoys a lighter moment with D. Wayne Lukas May 4 at Churchill Downs, Ron Winchell after Echo Zulu's 2021 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies win, Steve Asmussen enjoys a lighter moment with D. Wayne Lukas May 4 at Churchill Downs, With Epicenter, Asmussen Eyes Elusive Kentucky Derby. [18], Epicenter was given a layoff, then returned to racing on July 30 in the Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga. Second in that race was Messier, also trained by Yakteen. Consigned by Bettersworth Westwind Farms. It makes it extremely special. There are 10 stakes races Saturday at Pimlico including the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes in Race 13. Epicenter (7-5) Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Steve Asmussen Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds Career record: 5 starts - 3 wins - 1 second - 0 thirds Career earnings: $410,639 Earnings per start: $82,128 Top Equibase Speed Figure: 97 Kentucky Derby points: 64 Pedigree: Not This Time - Silent Candy, by Candy Ride Color: Bay La Crte is comfortable and weight bearing, a Tweet from owner Stonestreet Stables said Saturday night. Trainer: Michael Merryman
He said the son of Not This Time is well within himself in working four times since the March 26 Louisiana Derby, including a five-furlong breeze in 1:00.80 April 17 at Churchill. In the stretch, first Pappacap and then Call Me Midnight made strong moves. This one is a hard pass. Check out the #TwinSpiresReplay ?? 2009-2023 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. Epicenter held off Pappacap but was caught at the wire by Call Me Midnight, losing by a head. You just have to come here and kind of get that done., Winchell said the March 26 running of the Louisiana Derby (G1) would be next for Epicenter, for whom he said its all good at the moment.. Given that these horses are currently outside the top 2o they are unlikely to make the gate unless they score more points. It did not, however, keep assistant trainer Scott Blasi from praising Epicenter. Armagnac, owned by SF Racing and partners, last ran May 8, winning an allowance optional claiming race at Santa Anita Park. Find everything you need to know about horse racing at Equibase.com. Epicenter then began his move on the outside, taking the lead at the quarter-pole. In the race he ran almost the same trip as the winner except he was inside the whole time. This is one that you definitely want to win. Justify was the last Preakness favorite to win the race in 2018 on his way to capturing the Triple Crown. Blasi said Epicenter will school in the starting gate during training Thursday and will school in the paddock during the races. He was squeezed back at the break and settled near the back of the pack. He was trained by Steven Asmussen and retired -> race for Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC, and was bred in Kentucky, United States by Westwind Farms. Notes: Simplification horse page with past performances, speed figures, results, pedigree, photos and videos. Epicenter enters with four wins in six starts with half those efforts at 2 and half at 3. She will likely be the favorite in that race and I dont expect her to even consider the Derby. This one just barely cracked the top 3 of the Louisiana Derby. The list does not take into account whether or not the horses have been declared off the Derby trail. Calumet Farm's Happy Jack, 30-1 on the Preakness morning line, arrived at Pimlico at 4:00 a.m. Wednesday after leaving Churchill Downs at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Follow all of the races in the month-long lead up to the Kentucky Derby with the Betting News free handicapping tools. Epicenter was bred in Kentucky by Westwind Farms. Jockey: Orlando Bocachica
The Preakness is the only American Classic that has eluded Rosario, as the leading jockey has finished runner-up in the second jewel three times. Without a ton of early pressure expected on the projected pace-setter Early Voting, Epicenter has the pace advantage and also benefits from the cutback in distance from the Derby. That may not be everything as speed hasnt really held at Oaklawn, but this one feels like a cut below the runners that will end up in the gate. Included in the travel party was Sabas Rivera, a barn foreman for trainer Doug O'Neill. As a consistent, fast, and pace-versatile horse who has already won at 1 3/16 miles, hes the deserving favorite in the Preakness. This is the loser that I think you want out of this weekends races. I think this one is going to be the buzz horse into the Derby. He's come here a bunch of other times. The Grade 2, $400,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes , t Hallandale Beach, Fla. Trainers always are searchi Before handicapping the Grade 2, $400,000 San Feli History (1875-2022 Derby Results & Videos), Breeders' Cup Super Screener - Expert Picks. Proprietary to and 2023 Equibase Company LLC. The New York prep circuit has been most terrible in the Kentucky Derby, but this year there are some sneaky signals that this could be the year for these runners. This one ran second in the Jeff Ruby behind a turf horse. Owner: Guyana Rocky LLC
This girl ran a respectable Arkansas Derby against the colts. He was sired by Not This Time, a graded stakes winner who finished second in the 2016 Breeders' Cup Juvenile before his career has cut short by injury. Epicenter does meet some key trends and respected metrics in horse racing when determining a contender or winner of the Kentucky Derby. Considering the win was at Fair Grounds and at the distance of the Lecomte and Epicenter is making only his fourth career start and second around two-turns, this colt is the one to beat in the Lecomte. I thought Nehro was going to win it and Lookin At Lee was just unbelievable. I thought that would settle him down a bit. "This year's Oaks and Derby are extremely exciting in terms of how strong the races look and how well all of the horses are doing going into them. Epicenter responded to the challenge from Zandon but could not match Rich Strike's closing kick. He will enter the Kentucky Derby with four wins from six starts and boasts purse earnings of $1,010,639. Epicenter had beaten him by 14 lengths in the Gun Runner Stakes over the winter at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. Maybe needed to be a tad closer early, trainer Kenny McPeek said. "[14], Epicenter went off as the 4-1 favorite in a very deep field for the 2022 Kentucky Derby. "I walked him this morning because he was feeling so good. Breeder: Winchell Farms Trainer: Steve Asmussen Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC Record: 6-4-1-0 He got the time off," Hernandez said. "He was off the pace today and inside of horses. To get the full benefits of numberFire, please log in. University of Louisville Equine Industry Program - Get a Career in Horse Racing! "You look at the third-place Derby finishes by Curlin and Gun Runner and I've had horses that were good enough, they just weren't fast enough on that day or the circumstances didn't allow it," Asmussen said of his Derby drought. He is a good shipper. He is trained by Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen. Trafalgar took two months off and ran in an allowance race at Fair Grounds on Dec. 2, instead of a stakes race as Epicenter did. First one to the wire wins, like Steve always says. Gulfstream Park [5], Epicenter made his first start on September 18, 2021, in a maiden special weight race at Churchill Downs over seven furlongs. "I thought she won the Fair Grounds Oaks on natural ability and class," said Asmussen, adding that he's been pleased with her works and wants her razor sharp for Friday. Trained by Steve Asmussen and ridden by jockey Joel Rosario, Kentucky Derby runner-up Epicenter was installed as the prohibitive 6-5 program choice in the Preakness field of nine runners. Nevertheless this horse had a really weird trip and still won convincingly at Oaklawn Park. He's been very consistent in his training, very workmanlike, shows up and does his job. He has twice won the Preakness Stakes (G1); with the aforementioned Curlin in 2007 and filly Rachel Alexandra in 2009. Some of them weren't fast enough and I've had others where it wasn't meant to be. Epicenter did all the dirty work that day, carving out fast early fractions of :23 2/5 and :47, setting the table for Call Me Midnight's late run. The problem with me for this runner is that despite quick fractions the horse didnt have a ton of pace pressure throughout. An (*) asterisk after the odds means Epicenter was the post-time favorite. On the final turn, he moved to the outside and began closely steadily, striking the lead near the head of the stretch. Historically these types of horses have a high probability to win. Epicenter (6-5) POST NUMBER: No. He settled in fourth-place behind Cyberknife, who set moderate fractions for the first three-quarters of a mile. As has been the Midnight Lute colt's custom in recent starts, he lagged behind early Saturdayracing eighth of as Gun Runner Stakes winner Epicenter shot to the lead in the 1 1/16-mile race with. Nope. Ron's Winchell's father, Verne, who passed away in 2002, predicted his son would reach Churchill's most hallowed ground. The trainer who has sent out more winners in North American racing than any conditioner in history has found the Derby a bit elusive; even when he's twice sent out Derby starters that eventually would earn Horse of the Year titles. Rivera said the Calumet homebred will hit the Pimlico track Thursdayat about 6:30 a.m. Epicenter has been the most consistent and classy horse down the Road to the Kentucky Derby. This one is a Derby pass for me. ** Get a $150 deposit match from AmWager + Daily Rewards**, Epicenter, recovering from surgeries, arrives at Ashford Stud, Flightline and friends: See the 2022 Eclipse Award finalists, Flatter: At last, Eclipse Awards decisions have been made, Division Rankings: This Eclipse voter has made up his mind, Eclipse opinion: Epicenter has led Taiba every step of the way, Kentucky Derby prep: Gotham Stakes 2023 odds and analysis, Work tab: Cody's Wish drills for 1st time since Breeders' Cup win, Head to Head: Handicapping Fountain of Youth 2023, Romans wins weight battle, now looks to Fountain of Youth, Ky. Derby prep: 1 horse can beat Yakteen 5 in San Felipe, HRN Speed figures powered by Colts Neck data. Simplification horse rating and status. He seemed more calm today, more mature, said Rosario, who also rode Epicenter in the Lecomte and a maiden victory last November at Churchill Downs. The trouble is that this one is pointed to the Bay Shore instead of the Wood which implies this one wont be pointed toward the Derby anyway. In 2022 he won the Risen Star, Louisiana Derby, Jim Dandy and Travers Stakes. Equibase Analysis: Epicenter The One To Beat In Lecomte. He found it with about 330 yards to go and was making up ground at the end, but it was too late to catch Epicenter. "We've come here eight times together. Trainer Steve Asmussen has come so close to Kentucky Derby (G1) glory that he briefly has experienced the feeling of winning the race. Before he gets to Saturday, Asmussen will have a chance at his third Oaks win with undefeated champion juvenile filly Echo Zulu, a daughter of Gun Runner campaigned by L and N Racing and Winchell Thoroughbreds. This one is on my radar, but I will be looking for a convincing win in the Wood Memorial if this one is going to be a part of my Derby day plays. [19], The Travers Stakes on August 27 attracted a very strong field, including the top three finishers in the Kentucky Derby (Rich Strike, Epicenter and Zandon), Preakness winner Early Voting and Cyberknife, who had won the Haskell in his last start. Epicenter will break from post 8 in the Preakness, which Rich Strike is skipping. Smile Happy will look to run in the Blue Grass ahead of the Derby. Epicenter He also finished second as the favorite in both the 2022 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. Fresh off a cross-country trip from Southern California that saw him arrive in Baltimore Tuesday evening, Armagnac hit the ground running Wednesday. He broke away with a clean break and got into a nice little rhythm.". All Rights Reserved. He posted a career-high 105 Equibase Speed Figure and his second-best Beyer (100) number. He saved ground around the first turn then shifted out around the final turn as he started to make up ground. And bam. Early Voting (102) Epicenter (100) Creative Minister (98) Epicenter (100) Creative Minister (98) 1:54.54: 5/7/22: 4th (98) CD 1 1/4M: Dirt-Fast: 2022 Kentucky . Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. "He was jumping around," Ramsey said. He was comfortable doing it. [23] The Daily Racing Form later reported that Epicenter suffered a lateral condylar fracture to his right foreleg and was expected to undergo surgery at Rood & Riddle the following morning. ** Get a $150 deposit match from AmWager + Daily Rewards**, Kentucky Derby prep: Gotham Stakes 2023 odds and analysis, Work tab: Cody's Wish drills for 1st time since Breeders' Cup win, Head to Head: Handicapping Fountain of Youth 2023, Romans wins weight battle, now looks to Fountain of Youth, Ky. Derby prep: 1 horse can beat Yakteen 5 in San Felipe, Epicenter takes them all the way in the Risen Star for Asmussen. This time, Rosario said Epicenter was more relaxed. If ever there was a Derby Fever horse this might be the one. [10], Epicenter returned to racing on February 19 in the Risen Star Stakes. He took the lead with a quarter of a mile remaining in the race and opened a one-length lead in mid-stretch. If this one gained some professionalism from the start, he may be the likeliest Derby winner we saw all weekend. The three horses were transferred to the former assistant to Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert while that conditioner serves a regulatory suspension for the post-race betamethasone positive of Medina Spirit in the 2021 Kentucky Derby. Cyberknife also won his most recent start at this distance and over the track, but it was a maiden race so he is stepping way up in class. "Hats off to him. "It felt like the walk over for Curlin's Derby took three strides and the walk back felt like the Sahara Desert. 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Fern Circle Stables, Back Racing, and Magdalena Racing's allowance optional claiming winner Creative Minister was feeling good Wednesday in his first visit to the track. "He has taken a lot of training extremely easily," Asmussen said. "Just an easy gallop," Yakteen said. His best Beyer speed figure is tops in the field at 102,. The problem is that this one ran second to Epicenter in the last race. The way he did it today, the mile and a quarter (of the Derby) shouldn't be a problem. [16][17], After the race, Asmussen said he could not believe Epicenter had lost after he took the lead in the stretch. Depending on how some of these horses progress, they could be seen in the Risen Star Stakes . Trainer: Alexandra Hillegass
Winchell Thoroughbreds' Epicenter (Not This Time) put in his final work ahead of next week's GI Kentucky Derby with a five-furlong drill in 1:01.00 (3/6) at Churchill Downs Sunday.Over a muddy . Moving forward this is what we wanted to see. Asmussen would love to help make Verne Winchell's prediction come true Saturday evening at Churchill but he's also appreciative of what he's accomplished as well as his racing family. This meant that White Abarrio tipped out first getting the third path into the lane while Charge it had to swing around to the 4th. "I also thought he took the Louisiana Derby extremely easilyin terms of how he came back from the test barn and went into the barn. Pappacap began his career last spring and summer in sensational fashion, breaking his maiden easily by almost three lengths then winning the Best Pal Stake by nearly five lengths. Some horses may pass on the Derby which could then draw in horses from further down the list. Didn't happen To be honest with you, it's over. Blue Kentucky finished third in the Sugar Bowl Stakes near the end of December and he too is trying two turns for the first time. Those two figures offer this colt a double advantage over the other eight entrants, as the lower of the two is higher than the higher of the last two figures of any of the other horses. This runner won the Sunland Derby and did beat Messier last year, but I just dont trust this one. Brown's assistant Baldo Hernandez is overseeing the colt's activities until the trainerarrives Friday. New players, bet $5, win $100 on the Preakness and get Win Bet Insurance if your horse finishes 2nd or 3rd. Horse profile for Kentucky Derby contender Epicenter. Most of the time you have to get after him, but it seemed like he was very nice today. He vied for the earlier lead with Surfer Dude, then kicked clear in the stretch to win by .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}3+12 lengths. This one could easily be the favorite especially when you consider he has thousands of casual owners via MyRaceHorse. But I think getting the wins (record) has made me reflect and look back and just realize how blessed I am; and to have my family involved in it. Saturday's Grade 3, $200,000 Lecomte Stakes showcases nine recently turned 3-year-olds and is the first of a local three-race prep series at the Fair Grounds on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Assmussen holds the unfortunate distinction of most Derby runners without a victory. "[9], Epicenter began his three-year-old campaign on January 22, 2022, in the Lecomte Stakes at the Fair Grounds. If you like Morello, this one finished just behind him in the Gotham. "It's become a lot more emotional for me because of how blessed we've been and the success that we've hadthe excitement of everybody coming for the Derby and feeling like you have a chance. ET, following the renovation break. . This one was behind Un Ojo which isnt great, but if you like Barber Road, this one finished ahead of him. I really like that this one is already at Churchill and getting familiar with the surroundings and the track surface. He held second in the Louisiana Derby, 2 1/2 lengths behind victorious Epicenter after setting . Epicenter is a 4 year old colt that was born in 2019 and retired -> race from 2021 to 2022. "He is tired right now," Rivera said. And I was like, 'You're just being a pessimist. 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