Ikigai (USA) Horse
About
Ikigai is a 6yo dk b/br unknown from United States trained by Enrique Hernandez, who is based at . It is sired by the stallion Bayern out of the dam Enchanting Lady. Ikigai has managed to win 6 races in its career so far. On 8th Jul 2023 at Monmouth Park, Ikigai scored its most significant win to date, getting the money in the $60000.00 Cl.
Raced At
Tampa Bay Downs
• Delaware Park
• Philadelphia Park
• Monmouth Park
• Charles Town
• Laurel Park
• Belmont At The Big A
• Aqueduct
• Saratoga
• Belmont Park
• Del Mar
• Golden Gate Fields
• Santa AnitaRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Downs 14-Dec-25 1310m FIRM R8 Race 8 (of $19,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:17.430, SP: 41.00 sent leaving the start, showed speed and assumed early command, set the pace along the backstretch then dictated terms into the turn, carved out a moderate pace to the quarter pole then led to upper stretch, was overtaken at the furlong grounds and faded late. 1st Litigant ( S Marin 122 ) 2nd Downtown Connector ( R Feliciano 122 ) 1.25L 3rd Copazo ( D Centeno 122 ) 2.50L 8th Ikigai ( K Mejias 122 , Cd 112 ) 6.05L See full results | K Mejias 55.3kg, Cd 50.8kg 6.05L | 8 (12) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 23-Nov-25 1210m FIRM R4 Race 4 $175 (of $19,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:12.390, SP: 15.00 tracked inside but gave way in the two path down the stretch. 1st Bear Creek ( S Marin 122 ) 2nd Osprey ( R Rodriguez 122 ) 0.50L 3rd Paxton ( P Morales 122 ) 1.75L 12th Ikigai ( K Mejias 122 , Cd 132 ) 22.50L See full results | K Mejias 55.3kg, Cd 59.9kg 22.50L | 12 (12) |
| Delaware Park 17-Oct-25 1110m R6 Race 6 $500 (of $19,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:06.830, SP: 15.00 bumped with an outer foe at the start, tracked in the three path, was ridden along the inside around the turn, floated out to the five path entering the lane, but flattened in the final furlong. 1st Jake Rocks ( S Marin 122 ) 2nd Aint No Joke ( A Cruz 122 ) 0.20L 3rd Midnight Getaway ( M Fernandez 122 ) 0.50L 5th Ikigai ( A Crispin 120 ) 3.85L See full results | A Crispin 54.4kg 3.85L | 5 (13) |
| Philadelphia Park 07-Oct-25 1110m FIRM R1 Philadelphia Park race 1 $410 (of $10,800) Barrier 4, SP: 23.00 1st Track Of My Tears ( K Rivera 122 ) 2nd Six Whips ( A Castillo 125 ) 0.50L 3rd Mystic Lute ( D Haddock 125 ) 0.75L 7th Ikigai ( J Aguilar 122 , Cd 0 ) 4.00L | J Aguilar 55.3kg, Cd 0 4.00L | 7 (8) |
| Monmouth Park 16-Aug-25 1210m R2 Race 2 $700 (of $20,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:11.530, SP: 21.00 stumbled badly at the start, quickly recovered, dueled inside for command, dueled on the turn and faded. 1st Cathedral Beach ( S Marin 121 ) 2nd Jebologist ( B Torres 121 ) 1.00L 3rd Lord Winsalot ( D Haddock 121 ) 1.75L 6th Ikigai ( K Mejias 121 , Cd 131 ) 10.00L See full results | K Mejias 54.9kg, Cd 59.4kg 10.00L | 6 (6) |
| Monmouth Park 13-Jul-25 1110m GOOD R3 Race 3 $700 (of $21,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:03.760, SP: 26.00 was fractious in the gate, raced off the pace inside and failed to threaten. 1st Gins And Tins ( P Lopez 121 ) 2nd Like What I See ( I Castillo 121 ) 0.00L 3rd Point Liam ( S Marin 122 ) 0.00L 7th Ikigai ( S Camacho 121 ) 10.35L See full results | S Camacho 54.9kg 10.35L | 7 (8) |
| Monmouth Park 28-Jun-25 1010m GOOD R5 Race 5 $700 (of $21,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:56.750, SP: 11.00 was off slowly, raced off the pace inside and did not factor. 1st Atta Party ( I Castillo 121 ) 2nd Shakin Loose ( S Marin 121 ) 0.15L 3rd Gins And Tins ( P Lopez 121 ) 0.20L 5th Ikigai ( S Leon 121 ) 4.15L See full results | S Leon 54.9kg 4.15L | 5 (6) |
| Monmouth Park 01-Jun-25 1210m GOOD R2 Race 2 $700 (of $19,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:10.680, SP: 13.00 raced off the pace, chased on the turn and gave way. 1st Magical Warrior ( S Leon 121 ) 2nd Bronx Bomber ( O M Hernandez 121 ) 0.00L 3rd Diamond Heist ( J Barbosa 121 ) 0.00L 5th Ikigai ( J V Jr 124 ) 28.25L See full results | J V Jr 56.2kg 28.25L | 5 (5) |
| Monmouth Park 18-May-25 1210m FIRM R1 Race 1 $2,300 (of $23,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:10.560, SP: 17.00 raced off the rail, off the pace, came four wide into the lane, gained mildly outside and got up for third. 1st Persistent Danger ( M Olver 122 ) 2nd Ellie's Boyfriend ( J Barbosa 121 ) 0.00L 3rd Ikigai ( J V Jr 121 ) 5.25L See full results | J V Jr 54.9kg 5.25L | 3 (7) |
| Charles Town 10-May-25 1310m FIRM R5 Race 5 $8,379 (of $13,300) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:20.350, SP: 9.00 vied inside, emerged with lead leaving quarter, drift, driving. 1st Ikigai ( J M Nunez 122 ) 2nd Bonnie Bill ( O Bocachica 122 ) 1.25L 3rd Bourbon And Ice ( S D Jr 124 ) 2.00L See full results | J M Nunez 55.3kg | 1 (10) |
| Charles Town 13-Apr-25 910m FIRM R1 Race 1 $931 (of $13,300) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:52.460, SP: 5.50 contested the pace from along the rail, under pressure inside leaving the furlong marker, flattened out to the wire. 1st Drew D'oro ( J M Lewis 122 ) 2nd James Gang ( M Chilo 122 ) 0.25L 3rd Juba Bound ( J A Davis 124 ) 2.00L 4th Ikigai ( J M Nunez 122 ) 2.75L See full results | J M Nunez 55.3kg 2.75L | 4 (7) |
| Charles Town 21-Mar-25 910m FIRM R2 Race 2 $1,330 (of $13,300) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:52.940, SP: 3.75 chased four deep around the turn, six wide and driving into the lane, closed willingly settled in for the show. 1st Mr. Mox ( C Hiraldo 122 ) 2nd Dicey Grey ( R Latchman 124 ) 2.50L 3rd Ikigai ( J M Nunez 122 ) 3.00L See full results | J M Nunez 55.3kg 3.00L | 3 (8) |
| Charles Town 01-Mar-25 910m FIRM R9 Race 9 $931 (of $13,300) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 00:53.260, SP: 3.25 four wide chasing trip, no traffic through the stretch, lacked the extra punch needed to grab a spot on the podium. 1st El De Chirel ( O Bocachica 122 ) 2nd Imperial King ( S D Jr 122 ) 0.25L 3rd Jimmy The Kid ( V Rodriguez 124 ) 1.00L 4th Ikigai ( M Mendez 122 ) 1.75L See full results | M Mendez 55.3kg 1.75L | 4 (9) |
| Laurel Park 24-Feb-25 1210m FIRM R5 Race 5 $300 (of $20,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:12.210, SP: 26.00 raced in the two path between horses on the turn and weakened. 1st Sunset Town ( R E Mena 126 ) 2nd Minister For Magic ( C E Lopez 126 ) 0.25L 3rd Johnnyfrenchfri ( J Rodriguez 126 ) 0.75L 8th Ikigai ( M Burnham 119 , Cd 126 ) 9.90L See full results | M Burnham 54kg, Cd 57.2kg 9.90L | 8 (11) |
| Charles Town 31-Jan-25 1310m FIRM R3 Race 3 $292 (of $14,900) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:21.420, SP: 10.00 raced mid pack around the first turn, made a menacing middle move along the rail leaving the three eighths, came up empty late. 1st Smooth Rico ( M Chilo 122 ) 2nd Mark Did It ( M Mendez 124 ) 2.25L 3rd John Hall ( D L Rodriguez 122 , Cd 115 ) 4.00L 6th Ikigai ( C Maldonado 122 , Cd 127 ) 9.25L See full results | C Maldonado 55.3kg, Cd 57.6kg 9.25L | 6 (8) |
| Laurel Park 09-Dec-24 1410m FIRM R5 Race 5 (of $20,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:26.430, SP: 6.00 tracked the early leader two deep and stopped. 1st Everett's Song ( W Hamilton 123 ) 2nd Brazillionaire ( C Conning 119 ) 2.25L 3rd Johnnyfrenchfri ( C Cedeno 119 ) 4.25L 7th Ikigai ( M Burnham 123 , Cd 130 ) 24.50L See full results | M Burnham 55.8kg, Cd 59kg 24.50L | 7 (7) |
| Laurel Park 17-Nov-24 1110m FIRM R4 Race 4 $1,680 (of $24,002) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:04.470, SP: 15.00 had speed to be close, chased two wide mid turn, shifted four wide for the drive but came up empty. 1st Rad Paisley ( J Toledo 126 ) 2nd Icing ( A Chavez 123 , Cd 118 ) 1.25L 3rd Dark Timber ( J Rodriguez 126 ) 2.25L 4th Ikigai ( H Karamanos 119 ) 4.25L See full results | H Karamanos 54kg 4.25L | 4 (8) |
| Laurel Park 30-Sep-24 1110m FIRM R7 Race 7 (of $24,002) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:04.830 hugged the inner rail, chased the pace to the stretch, faltered and was eased late. 1st Rad Paisley ( J Rodriguez 123 ) 2nd Outkissed ( D V Araujo 126 ) 3.75L 3rd Monster Mason ( J Rosado 119 ) 4.75L 8th Ikigai ( E O Robles 122 , Cd 127 ) 17.50L See full results | E O Robles 55.3kg, Cd 57.6kg 17.50L | 8 (9) |
| Timonium 25-Aug-24 1310m FIRM (of $12,992), Winning Time: 01:16.730, SP: 6/4 Rail,drifted 1/16, 1st Ikigai ( C Maldonado 122 ) 2nd Rad Paisley ( C Lopez 126 ) 0.20L 3rd Guaponess ( J G Torrealba 118 ) 0.50L | C Maldonado 55.3kg | 1 (5) |
| Charles Town 19-Jul-24 910m FIRM R7 Race 7 (of $24,002) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:51.640 gave chase then flattened in the three path on the turn. 1st Math Man Marco ( C Maldonado 120 , Cd 113 ) 2nd Heir Port ( W Ho 120 ) 1.75L 3rd Outkissed ( D V Araujo 120 ) 3.50L 5th Ikigai ( J M Nunez 120 ) 4.60L See full results | J M Nunez 54.4kg 4.60L | 5 (7) |
| Belmont At The Big A 07-Jul-24 1210m GOOD R3 Race 3 (of $102,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:06.850 Dueled inside, tired 1st Senbei ( M Franco 122 ) 2nd Script ( J R Velazquez 122 ) 2.25L 3rd Fore Harp ( J Lezcano 122 ) 3.25L 6th Ikigai ( L J Luzzi 122 ) 12.50L See full results | L J Luzzi 55.3kg 12.50L | 6 (6) |
| Monmouth Park 24-Jun-24 1110m GOOD R5 Race 5 (of $52,500) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:02.670 chased outside, raced three wide on the turn and tired. 1st Outlaw Country ( P Lopez 121 ) 2nd Cold Feet ( G Maldonado 122 , Cd 117 ) 0.00L 3rd Point Liam ( I Castillo 121 ) 1.00L 7th Ikigai ( S Gonzalez 121 ) 8.00L See full results | S Gonzalez 54.9kg 8.00L | 7 (8) |
| Monmouth Park 27-May-24 1110m GOOD R9 Race 9 (of $52,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:01.150, SP: 34.00 dueled three to four deep and faded in the drive. 1st Son Of A Birch ( N Juarez 121 ) 2nd Maya Prince ( J Ruiz 121 ) 0.15L 3rd Outlaw Country ( P Lopez 121 ) 4.25L 11th Ikigai ( R Mitchell 121 ) 14.80L See full results | R Mitchell 54.9kg 14.80L | 11 (12) |
| Aqueduct 13-Jan-24 1210m FIRM R6 Race 6 (of $50,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:10.120, SP: 5.25 broke out and bumped with a foe, was urged along off the pace, dropped from the three path to the two path early on the turn and came up empty. 1st Chuck Willis ( L Luzzi 118 ) 2nd Big Engine ( I Castillo 120 ) 0.75L 3rd Bronx Bomber ( M Franco 118 ) 8.75L 7th Ikigai ( J V Jr 120 ) 18.15L See full results | J V Jr 54.4kg 18.15L | 7 (8) |
| Laurel Park 03-Dec-23 1210m FIRM R5 Race 5 (of $62,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:10.510 3-path turn,faltered 1st Greeley And Ben ( J Toledo 123 ) 2nd Johnyz From Albany ( M Rojas 122 , Cd 117 ) 0.05L 3rd He'smyhoneybadger ( A Cruz 123 ) 2.55L 5th Ikigai ( H K Harkie 123 ) 12.30L See full results | H K Harkie 55.8kg 12.30L | 5 (5) |
| Belmont At The Big A 23-Sep-23 1210m GOOD R3 CL (of $105,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:07.630, SP: 23.00 Bumped st, wknd late 1st Today's Flavor ( J Castellano 125 ) 2nd Nothing Better ( M Franco 123 ) 0.15L 3rd Bring Me A Check ( J Ortiz 123 ) 0.15L 5th Ikigai ( J V Jr 125 ) 4.35L See full results | J V Jr 56.7kg 4.35L | 5 (6) |
| Saratoga 06-Aug-23 1110m SOFT R6 CL (of $300,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:03.700, SP: 40.00 Chased 2p, tired 1st Cogburn ( R J Santana 122 ) 2nd Nobals ( E Baird 124 ) 0.75L 3rd Thin White Duke ( J Velazquez 118 ) 1.50L 7th Ikigai ( J V Jr 120 ) 15.00L See full results | J V Jr 54.4kg 15.00L | 7 (7) |
| Monmouth Park 08-Jul-23 1010m GOOD R5 CL $37,800 (of $60,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:55.530, SP: 5.00 raced off the pace inside, moved up midway on the turn, came four wide into the lane, rallied outside, closed willingly passing the furlong marker, charged to the front and drew clear. 1st Ikigai ( J V Jr 124 ) 2nd Mamba On Three ( J Rendon 120 ) 2.25L 3rd Full Disclosure ( I Castillo 120 ) 0.50L See full results | J V Jr 56.2kg | 1 (8) |
| Monmouth Park 12-Jun-23 1110m GOOD R9 CL $36,226 (of $57,501) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:01.820, SP: 4.50 set the pace racing with a clear lead, responded when roused at the top of the lane, drew off and was ridden out. 1st Ikigai ( J V Jr 120 ) 2nd Biz Biz Buzz ( P Lopez 120 ) 4.00L 3rd Two Steppin Kluki ( S Marin 120 ) 1.00L See full results | J V Jr 54.4kg | 1 (7) |
| Belmont Park 20-May-23 1210m R7 CL $6,650 (of $95,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:10.090 showed speed then chased the pace, traveled around the turn in the three path, dropped back into upper stretch and tired then just lost the show. 1st Rotknee ( J Lezcano 125 ) 2nd Who Hoo Thats Me ( D Davis 125 ) 5.00L 3rd Romantic Gamble ( T Mccarthy 125 ) 7.25L 4th Ikigai ( J A V Jr 125 ) 7.50L See full results | J A V Jr 56.7kg 7.50L | 4 (9) |
| Aqueduct 21-Apr-23 1210m GOOD R7 CL $5,740 (of $82,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:08.780 Ins-2p,headed ins1/8 1st After Five ( T Mccarthy 126 ) 2nd Kawhi Me A River ( J V Jr 126 ) 1.25L 3rd Sosua Summer ( M Franco 126 ) 2.25L 4th Ikigai ( K Carmouche 126 ) 3.00L See full results | K Carmouche 57.2kg 3.00L | 4 (8) |
| Aqueduct 05-Mar-23 1310m R7 Race 7 $5,740 (of $82,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:18.470 broke very FAST then was sent hard, showed the way with a clear advantage, traveled inside around the turn, was asked near the quarter-pole then came under a drive in upper stretch, led to near the sixteenth-pole then was overtaken and just lost the show. 1st Winter Son ( D Davis 123 ) 2nd Allaboutthemoney ( F Pennington 120 ) 0.10L 3rd Handsome Cat ( F Geroux 123 ) 0.10L 4th Ikigai ( J A V Jr 123 ) 0.95L See full results | J A V Jr 55.8kg 0.95L | 4 (8) |
| Aqueduct 13-Feb-23 1810m R5 Md $20,160 (of $32,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:12.920 hustled from the gate, showed the way in hand just off the inside until tucked inside through the turn, remained patiently handled until roused taking the two path into upper stretch, dug in under a drive holding well to the finish kept to task. 1st Ikigai ( J A V Jr 120 ) 2nd Allaboutthemoney ( M Franco 120 ) 1.25L 3rd King James ( M Olver 113 , Cd 120 ) 2.25L See full results | J A V Jr 54.4kg | 1 (17) |
| Aqueduct 12-Feb-23 1210m FIRM R4 Race 4-Starter Allowance (of $55,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:12.920, SP: 4.00 1st Ikigai ( J V Jr 120 ) 2nd Allaboutthemoney ( M Franco 120 ) 0.15L 3rd King James ( M Olver 120 ) 0.15L | J V Jr 54.4kg | 1 (10) |
| Aqueduct 15-Jan-23 1210m GOOD R7 Race 7 $11,000 (of $55,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.080 1st Jake Rocks ( J Lezcano 123 ) 2nd Ikigai ( K Carmouche 120 ) 1.50L 3rd Upper Level ( J A Gomez 123 , Cd 118 ) 4.75L See full results | K Carmouche 54.4kg 1.50L | 2 (8) |
| Aqueduct 14-Jan-23 1210m GOOD CL (of $26,889), Winning Time: 01:12.080, SP: 33/10 In hand 2p, caught 1st Jake Rocks ( J Lezcano 123 ) 2nd Ikigai ( K Carmouche 120 ) 1.50L 3rd Upper Level ( J Gomez 123 ) 3.25L | K Carmouche 54.4kg 1.50L | 2 (8) |
| Aqueduct 02-Dec-22 1210m GOOD R3 Race 3 $8,600 (of $43,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:11.480 In hand 3-2w, caught 1st Money Mike ( E Cancel 122 ) 2nd Ikigai ( I O Jr 118 ) 0.25L 3rd Cousin Andrew ( K Carmouche 122 ) 1.75L See full results | I O Jr 53.5kg 0.25L | 2 (7) |
| Belmont At The Big A 17-Oct-22 1210m GOOD R4 Race 4 (of $105,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:11.210 Veered out st, tired 1st Fluid Situation ( J Castellano 120 ) 2nd After Five ( M Franco 123 ) 1.50L 3rd Montatham ( D Davis 121 ) 1.60L 8th Ikigai ( J Alvarado 115 , Cd 110 ) 14.60L See full results | J Alvarado 52.2kg, Cd 49.9kg 14.60L | 8 (8) |
| Belmont At The Big A 18-Sep-22 1210m GOOD R8 Race 8 $10,500 (of $105,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:08.220 bobbled at the break, recovered under coaxing and established the front to show the way in hand along the inside through swift splits, got set down spinning just off the inside into upper stretch, dug in under threat and was collared just inside the eighth pole, then weakened in the late stages while safe for the show honors. 1st Outlaw Kid ( J Castellano 120 ) 2nd Gianni Lambo ( I O Jr 120 ) 4.75L 3rd Ikigai ( J A Gomez 115 , Cd 120 ) 5.25L See full results | J A Gomez 52.2kg, Cd 54.4kg 5.25L | 3 (8) |
| Del Mar 26-Aug-22 1010m GOOD R4 Race 4 $5,096 (of $72,800) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:56.300 was off a bit slow to begin, pulled up the backstretch, was along three path to the stretch and lacked a bid. 1st Cowboy Charlie ( E A Maldonado 120 ) 2nd Bochombo ( U Rispoli 117 ) 2.50L 3rd Respect The Code ( F Geroux 120 ) 3.00L 4th Ikigai ( J J Hernandez 120 ) 3.75L See full results | J J Hernandez 54.4kg 3.75L | 4 (8) |
| Del Mar 29-Jul-22 1010m GOOD R4 Race 4 (of $106,600) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:56.620 was off slow to begin, shifted in and bumped rival shortly after, drifted out in upper stretch and could not rally. 1st Maven ( M E Smith 124 ) 2nd King Of Speed ( U Rispoli 124 ) 1.75L 3rd Redline ( R Curatolo 118 ) 5.00L 8th Ikigai ( J J Hernandez 118 ) 7.35L See full results | J J Hernandez 53.5kg 7.35L | 8 (8) |
| Golden Gate Fields 11-Jun-22 1210m FIRM (of $24,180), Winning Time: 01:09.870, SP: 5/2 Set quick pace,bested 1st Proof He Rides ( P Terrero 122 ) 2nd Ikigai ( E Roman 118 ) 0.50L 3rd Indulge ( A Ayuso 122 ) 1.25L | E Roman 53.5kg 0.50L | 2 (7) |
| Santa Anita 21-May-22 1010m R5 Race 5 (of $89,700) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:56.500 dueled inside the winner to the stretch, lost touch entering the furlong grounds and weakened in the late stages. 1st Hot Box ( E A Ellingwood 119 , Cd 126 ) 2nd Coalinga Road ( T Baze 126 ) 0.25L 3rd Trainer Please ( M Gutierrez 126 ) 2.25L 6th Ikigai ( R A Vazquez 118 ) 3.85L See full results | R A Vazquez 53.5kg 3.85L | 6 (8) |
| Santa Anita 28-Mar-22 1110m FIRM R2 Race 2 $3,710 (of $53,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:04.610 came away well and took control, set the pace under pressure into the turn, vied for command along the rail around the bend, lost the lead into the stretch and weakened in the final furlong. 1st Indulge ( D V Dyke 126 ) 2nd First Class Dad ( J Bravo 126 ) 0.10L 3rd Special Ride ( A Cedillo 126 ) 0.20L 4th Ikigai ( J J Hernandez 118 ) 4.45L See full results | J J Hernandez 53.5kg 4.45L | 4 (6) |
| Santa Anita 24-May-21 910m R2 Race 2 $7,930 (of $79,300) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:52.720 1st Bochombo ( V Espinoza 122 ) 2nd Bet On Mookie ( A Cedillo 122 ) 2.25L 3rd Ikigai ( F Prat 122 ) 3.75L See full results | F Prat 55.3kg 3.75L | 3 (6) |
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