Could be, folks. EIGHTEEN wins as of today...
That's CONSECUTIVE, mind you:
Video: Zenyatta Wins 18th Straight Race With Victory in Clement Hirsch Stakes | Cleveland Leader
Love you, Zenyatta!
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valerie;1326413 wrote: Could be, folks. EIGHTEEN wins as of today...
That's CONSECUTIVE, mind you:
Video: Zenyatta Wins 18th Straight Race With Victory in Clement Hirsch Stakes | Cleveland Leader
Love you, Zenyatta!
Zenyatta is just beautifully stunning!:-6
18 straight is awesome valerie!:guitarist
That's CONSECUTIVE, mind you:
Video: Zenyatta Wins 18th Straight Race With Victory in Clement Hirsch Stakes | Cleveland Leader
Love you, Zenyatta!
Zenyatta is just beautifully stunning!:-6
18 straight is awesome valerie!:guitarist
Life is just to short for drama.
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valerie;1326413 wrote: Could be, folks. EIGHTEEN wins as of today...
That's CONSECUTIVE, mind you:I'm perplexed. Some of those races were labelled handicap stakes. The rules must be different in the USA to what I'm used to. Over here, handicapping's based to some extent on prior performance. Perhaps the concept differs elsewhere. Is handicapping not intended ideally to get each horse to the finish tape at around the same moment?
That's CONSECUTIVE, mind you:I'm perplexed. Some of those races were labelled handicap stakes. The rules must be different in the USA to what I'm used to. Over here, handicapping's based to some extent on prior performance. Perhaps the concept differs elsewhere. Is handicapping not intended ideally to get each horse to the finish tape at around the same moment?
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valerie;1326413 wrote: Could be, folks. EIGHTEEN wins as of today...
That's CONSECUTIVE, mind you:
Video: Zenyatta Wins 18th Straight Race With Victory in Clement Hirsch Stakes | Cleveland Leader
Love you, Zenyatta!
Thank You for posting the video Valerie.
In fact, I have heard of Zenyatta myself In racing circles. She ran what to me Is the perfect way to run any race, by settling In Mid-field and then pulling clear In the final furlong..... 18 straight wins Is Impressive and I know exactly how attached one can get to such a great.
If I were to be honest, I do not rate flat winners. Compared to English National Hunt Racing, There Is a world of difference for the horse.
I am guessing by watching the video that Zenyatta ran a race of under a mile, possibly a mile. She ran on a dirt track and the field was small.
When we get a National Hunt Great here, and they are very rare, they run the most gruelling of races. The minimum distance will be 3 miles reaching as far as the Grand National at over 4 miles. The races are over some of the highest hurdles In the country with Aintree and Cheltenham the most gruelling. What can seal a horses fate here Is the going. Instead of running on a dirt track they are exposed to all elements of the weather and at times, the ground Is a quagmire making It all the more difficult for them to remain on their feet let alone clear every fence. Another difference here Is the size of the field... up to 28 runners In a race making It even more difficult for the horse to take the fences If boxed In. A combination of all of this means that even the greatest horse can be brought down by another horse mis-judging a fence. Add to that the fact that we 'handicap' our winners meaning the more they win, the more weight they carry, ( lead weights under the saddle). For example, when 'Denman' won his second Hennessy last year, he was carrying the full extra 12 lbs and that was a remarkable feat.
Having said all of that, I am not taking any-thing away from your horse as 18 consequtive wins Is out-standing.
I am not a fan of flat horses but In the mid 70's, I did have a love affair with a horse called 'Ubbedizzy' who not only won me a lot of money one season but also became the only horse to be banned from ever racing again In England and Ireland.
On Boxing Day, I will be seeing Kauto Star bid for his 5th consequetive King George Stakes at Kempton Park. All I need him to do is a repeat of last year...
YouTube - King George VI Chase 2009
Thanks again for posting the race and please let me know the next time he runs.
That's CONSECUTIVE, mind you:
Video: Zenyatta Wins 18th Straight Race With Victory in Clement Hirsch Stakes | Cleveland Leader
Love you, Zenyatta!
Thank You for posting the video Valerie.
In fact, I have heard of Zenyatta myself In racing circles. She ran what to me Is the perfect way to run any race, by settling In Mid-field and then pulling clear In the final furlong..... 18 straight wins Is Impressive and I know exactly how attached one can get to such a great.
If I were to be honest, I do not rate flat winners. Compared to English National Hunt Racing, There Is a world of difference for the horse.
I am guessing by watching the video that Zenyatta ran a race of under a mile, possibly a mile. She ran on a dirt track and the field was small.
When we get a National Hunt Great here, and they are very rare, they run the most gruelling of races. The minimum distance will be 3 miles reaching as far as the Grand National at over 4 miles. The races are over some of the highest hurdles In the country with Aintree and Cheltenham the most gruelling. What can seal a horses fate here Is the going. Instead of running on a dirt track they are exposed to all elements of the weather and at times, the ground Is a quagmire making It all the more difficult for them to remain on their feet let alone clear every fence. Another difference here Is the size of the field... up to 28 runners In a race making It even more difficult for the horse to take the fences If boxed In. A combination of all of this means that even the greatest horse can be brought down by another horse mis-judging a fence. Add to that the fact that we 'handicap' our winners meaning the more they win, the more weight they carry, ( lead weights under the saddle). For example, when 'Denman' won his second Hennessy last year, he was carrying the full extra 12 lbs and that was a remarkable feat.
Having said all of that, I am not taking any-thing away from your horse as 18 consequtive wins Is out-standing.
I am not a fan of flat horses but In the mid 70's, I did have a love affair with a horse called 'Ubbedizzy' who not only won me a lot of money one season but also became the only horse to be banned from ever racing again In England and Ireland.
On Boxing Day, I will be seeing Kauto Star bid for his 5th consequetive King George Stakes at Kempton Park. All I need him to do is a repeat of last year...
YouTube - King George VI Chase 2009
Thanks again for posting the race and please let me know the next time he runs.
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spot;1326430 wrote: I'm perplexed. Some of those races were labelled handicap stakes. The rules must be different in the USA to what I'm used to. Over here, handicapping's based to some extent on prior performance. Perhaps the concept differs elsewhere. Is handicapping not intended ideally to get each horse to the finish tape at around the same moment?
I have to agree..and perhaps Valerie can give us the run down on 'handicapping' In the US.
I have to agree..and perhaps Valerie can give us the run down on 'handicapping' In the US.
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spot;1326430 wrote: I'm perplexed. Some of those races were labelled handicap stakes. The rules must be different in the USA to what I'm used to. Over here, handicapping's based to some extent on prior performance. Perhaps the concept differs elsewhere. Is handicapping not intended ideally to get each horse to the finish tape at around the same moment?
Just for the record, This Is British Handicapping.... It will be Interesting to compare US Handicapping on the Flat.
Types of Flat Races
The classes (A to H)
A = Pattern (Group 1, 2, 3) & Listed
B = Ratings Band 0-100+
C = 0-85/100
D = 0-75/85
E = 0-65/75
F = 0-60/65
G = Selling, Apprentice & Amateur Races
H = 0-45
The categories
Pattern; the top races, Group 1, 2, 3.
Listed; races just below pattern standard.
Rated Stakes; valuable handicaps.
Conditions Stakes; non-handicaps intended for horses just below class A.
Classified Stakes; non-handicaps with maximum rating, for horses that have run at least three times, or run twice and won at least once.
Standard Handicap
Maiden Handicap; for 3yo + maidens, max rating of 70, that have run at least four times.
Open Maiden
General Definitions
Handicap: weights are determined by official ratings. Flat horses are rated on a scale of 0-140 and most handicaps have specified ability range.
Nursery: handicap for 2yo.
Claiming Race: connections of the horse nominate the minimum price for which the horse can be claimed. This determines the weight to be carried.
Selling Plate: for low class horses (often called platers). The winner must be offered for auction.
Maiden: horse that has not won a race.
The Classic races are restricted to 3 year olds and are namely the:
One Thousand Guineas, run at Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile for fillies.
Two Thousand Guineas, run at Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile for colts.
The Oaks, run at Epsom over a distance of 1 mile 4 furlong for fillies.
The Derby, run at Epsom over a distance of 1 mile 4 furlong for colts.
St Leger, run at Doncaster over a distance of 1 mile 6 furlong.
Since this was written, flat racing classes have undergone a few changes. Class 1 for the best horses, down to Class 7 for Regional Racing.
New Classes:
Class 1: Group 1-3 and Listed Replaces old Class A category
Class 2: Ratings range 86-110 Replaces old Class B category
Class 3: Ratings range 76-95 Replaces old Class C category
Class 4: Ratings range 66-85 Replaces old Class D category
Class 5: Ratings range 56-75 Replaces old Class E category
Class 6: Ratings range 46-65 Replaces old Class F & G categories
Class 7: Ratings range 0-45 (Regional racing) Replaces old Class H category
Just for the record, This Is British Handicapping.... It will be Interesting to compare US Handicapping on the Flat.
Types of Flat Races
The classes (A to H)
A = Pattern (Group 1, 2, 3) & Listed
B = Ratings Band 0-100+
C = 0-85/100
D = 0-75/85
E = 0-65/75
F = 0-60/65
G = Selling, Apprentice & Amateur Races
H = 0-45
The categories
Pattern; the top races, Group 1, 2, 3.
Listed; races just below pattern standard.
Rated Stakes; valuable handicaps.
Conditions Stakes; non-handicaps intended for horses just below class A.
Classified Stakes; non-handicaps with maximum rating, for horses that have run at least three times, or run twice and won at least once.
Standard Handicap
Maiden Handicap; for 3yo + maidens, max rating of 70, that have run at least four times.
Open Maiden
General Definitions
Handicap: weights are determined by official ratings. Flat horses are rated on a scale of 0-140 and most handicaps have specified ability range.
Nursery: handicap for 2yo.
Claiming Race: connections of the horse nominate the minimum price for which the horse can be claimed. This determines the weight to be carried.
Selling Plate: for low class horses (often called platers). The winner must be offered for auction.
Maiden: horse that has not won a race.
The Classic races are restricted to 3 year olds and are namely the:
One Thousand Guineas, run at Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile for fillies.
Two Thousand Guineas, run at Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile for colts.
The Oaks, run at Epsom over a distance of 1 mile 4 furlong for fillies.
The Derby, run at Epsom over a distance of 1 mile 4 furlong for colts.
St Leger, run at Doncaster over a distance of 1 mile 6 furlong.
Since this was written, flat racing classes have undergone a few changes. Class 1 for the best horses, down to Class 7 for Regional Racing.
New Classes:
Class 1: Group 1-3 and Listed Replaces old Class A category
Class 2: Ratings range 86-110 Replaces old Class B category
Class 3: Ratings range 76-95 Replaces old Class C category
Class 4: Ratings range 66-85 Replaces old Class D category
Class 5: Ratings range 56-75 Replaces old Class E category
Class 6: Ratings range 46-65 Replaces old Class F & G categories
Class 7: Ratings range 0-45 (Regional racing) Replaces old Class H category
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valerie;1326413 wrote: Could be, folks. EIGHTEEN wins as of today...
That's CONSECUTIVE, mind you:
Video: Zenyatta Wins 18th Straight Race With Victory in Clement Hirsch Stakes | Cleveland Leader
Love you, Zenyatta! Please watch this video Valerie and see the size of the double jumps Kauto Star takes In his stride.
Odie... I find It odd that you commend Valerie's post when you have written previously on my threads that Jockeys ' Thrash the horses with the whip'.... You seem to have changed your tune. Perhaps you would like to look at the video also Odie and notice Kauto's Jockey Ruby Walsh giving the slap on the shoulder as the signal to break speed.
YouTube - Kauto - You Might Never Get This Moment Again
Show me the whip Odie ???????????
That's CONSECUTIVE, mind you:
Video: Zenyatta Wins 18th Straight Race With Victory in Clement Hirsch Stakes | Cleveland Leader
Love you, Zenyatta! Please watch this video Valerie and see the size of the double jumps Kauto Star takes In his stride.
Odie... I find It odd that you commend Valerie's post when you have written previously on my threads that Jockeys ' Thrash the horses with the whip'.... You seem to have changed your tune. Perhaps you would like to look at the video also Odie and notice Kauto's Jockey Ruby Walsh giving the slap on the shoulder as the signal to break speed.
YouTube - Kauto - You Might Never Get This Moment Again
Show me the whip Odie ???????????
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Odie;1326420 wrote: Zenyatta is just beautifully stunning!:-6
18 straight is awesome valerie!:guitarist
I forgot to ask you, how old is she?
18 straight is awesome valerie!:guitarist
I forgot to ask you, how old is she?
Life is just to short for drama.
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Oscar, I understand what you are saying... I think
it's a matter of "degree" and maybe I could have
worded my thread title a little differently, but to
me, adding on different "qualifiers" didn't seem
necessary.
Zenyatta ran against fewer horses because she has
so many wins. Owners typically don't want to put their
horses up for merely 2nd or 3rd place. She ran against
larger groups, earlier on. If she keeps racing (she's 6
to answer Odie) the opponent count might go up
again a little, as more think they might have the horse
that would beat her. My thinking is she might be retired
soonish, because obviously they can only get one foal
per year from her, and the incidence of race injury probably
rises quite a bit...
I would like you to look at some other horses in a "race"
of sorts, an endurance ride we have here called the Tevis
Cup:
YouTube - Tevis Cup Riders at Cougar Rock, 2007
By virtue of physical effort alone, a lot of these ^ might be
considered "great".
And one favorite old guy (now deceased) of mine:
Mighty Elmer still stepping out | Horsetalk - International horse news
I do enjoy watching Kauto Star!
it's a matter of "degree" and maybe I could have
worded my thread title a little differently, but to
me, adding on different "qualifiers" didn't seem
necessary.
Zenyatta ran against fewer horses because she has
so many wins. Owners typically don't want to put their
horses up for merely 2nd or 3rd place. She ran against
larger groups, earlier on. If she keeps racing (she's 6
to answer Odie) the opponent count might go up
again a little, as more think they might have the horse
that would beat her. My thinking is she might be retired
soonish, because obviously they can only get one foal
per year from her, and the incidence of race injury probably
rises quite a bit...
I would like you to look at some other horses in a "race"
of sorts, an endurance ride we have here called the Tevis
Cup:
YouTube - Tevis Cup Riders at Cougar Rock, 2007
By virtue of physical effort alone, a lot of these ^ might be
considered "great".
And one favorite old guy (now deceased) of mine:
Mighty Elmer still stepping out | Horsetalk - International horse news
I do enjoy watching Kauto Star!
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Gorgeous Zenyatta! Great race! Thanks so much for posting this. I left our party to come over and get my e-mails and saw your post. Now I've got a wonderful topic to take back to the party and several racing enthusiasts, my Calumet brother among them. We were talking horses a couple of hours ago--Triple Crown winners, Derby winners, etc..
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valerie;1326465 wrote: Oscar, I understand what you are saying... I think
it's a matter of "degree" and maybe I could have
worded my thread title a little differently, but to
me, adding on different "qualifiers" didn't seem
necessary.
Zenyatta ran against fewer horses because she has
so many wins. Owners typically don't want to put their
horses up for merely 2nd or 3rd place. She ran against
larger groups, earlier on. If she keeps racing (she's 6
to answer Odie) the opponent count might go up
again a little, as more think they might have the horse
that would beat her. My thinking is she might be retired
soonish, because obviously they can only get one foal
per year from her, and the incidence of race injury probably
rises quite a bit...
I would like you to look at some other horses in a "race"
of sorts, an endurance ride we have here called the Tevis
Cup:
YouTube - Tevis Cup Riders at Cougar Rock, 2007
By virtue of physical effort alone, a lot of these ^ might be
considered "great".
And one favorite old guy (now deceased) of mine:
Mighty Elmer still stepping out | Horsetalk - International horse news
I do enjoy watching Kauto Star!
I watched both of the clips you posted Valerie and both are awesome. The stamina needed for trial riding is beyond endurance.
I think the reason I love National Hunt Racing so much Is that It is a combination of all, needing speed and stamina but trial riding goes un-recognised.
I hope you did not think that I dismissed the 18 consequetive wins, It certainly Is some feat and It sounds as If the US are very similar to English racing where owners will pull a horse from a race If It has absolutely no chance of beating the Champ.
Racing greats are very rare here In England and you can name them on one hand. Dessert Orchid, Red Rum were the last 2 greats we had back In the 80's before Kauto and Denman came to power.
It is not just wins that make a horse great but they have a nature that demands the public take them Into their hearts. I have seen Kauto and Denman In the paddock many times and they possess a stature and personality.
One of my favourite horses I saw run many times, mainly at the Cheltenham Festival. I never put money on him winning but he was always safe for a place. He did not win any Gold Cups or medals but that was only because he always ran In the shadow of Kauto and Denman. On 2nd April last year after running his heart out at Aintree, he returned to his enclosure and just laid down and died. Nothing could be done although they fought to bring him back. The Gold Cup will never be the same again without him there with Kauto and Denman and I feel like I lost a much loved relative.
YouTube - Exotic Dancer
Get your tissues out for this one.
I would have thought Zenyetta at the age of 6 Is good for another 4 seasons before retirement. They usually retire here around 10 years old.
Boxing Day for me Is going to be one of the most exciting races we have ever witnessed In many many years providing all listed run on the day.
Besides kauto Star and Denman, I follow a few other National Hunt horses... Cooldine, 4paddytheplasterer, Neptunes Colonges, Madison Du Berlais, Weapons Amnisty and Tricky Trickster.
By chance, all of these horses are competing In the same race as Kauto on Boxing day... God It will be a thriller.
Here are some of my favourites from last year Valerie.
it's a matter of "degree" and maybe I could have
worded my thread title a little differently, but to
me, adding on different "qualifiers" didn't seem
necessary.
Zenyatta ran against fewer horses because she has
so many wins. Owners typically don't want to put their
horses up for merely 2nd or 3rd place. She ran against
larger groups, earlier on. If she keeps racing (she's 6
to answer Odie) the opponent count might go up
again a little, as more think they might have the horse
that would beat her. My thinking is she might be retired
soonish, because obviously they can only get one foal
per year from her, and the incidence of race injury probably
rises quite a bit...
I would like you to look at some other horses in a "race"
of sorts, an endurance ride we have here called the Tevis
Cup:
YouTube - Tevis Cup Riders at Cougar Rock, 2007
By virtue of physical effort alone, a lot of these ^ might be
considered "great".
And one favorite old guy (now deceased) of mine:
Mighty Elmer still stepping out | Horsetalk - International horse news
I do enjoy watching Kauto Star!
I watched both of the clips you posted Valerie and both are awesome. The stamina needed for trial riding is beyond endurance.
I think the reason I love National Hunt Racing so much Is that It is a combination of all, needing speed and stamina but trial riding goes un-recognised.
I hope you did not think that I dismissed the 18 consequetive wins, It certainly Is some feat and It sounds as If the US are very similar to English racing where owners will pull a horse from a race If It has absolutely no chance of beating the Champ.
Racing greats are very rare here In England and you can name them on one hand. Dessert Orchid, Red Rum were the last 2 greats we had back In the 80's before Kauto and Denman came to power.
It is not just wins that make a horse great but they have a nature that demands the public take them Into their hearts. I have seen Kauto and Denman In the paddock many times and they possess a stature and personality.
One of my favourite horses I saw run many times, mainly at the Cheltenham Festival. I never put money on him winning but he was always safe for a place. He did not win any Gold Cups or medals but that was only because he always ran In the shadow of Kauto and Denman. On 2nd April last year after running his heart out at Aintree, he returned to his enclosure and just laid down and died. Nothing could be done although they fought to bring him back. The Gold Cup will never be the same again without him there with Kauto and Denman and I feel like I lost a much loved relative.
YouTube - Exotic Dancer
Get your tissues out for this one.
I would have thought Zenyetta at the age of 6 Is good for another 4 seasons before retirement. They usually retire here around 10 years old.
Boxing Day for me Is going to be one of the most exciting races we have ever witnessed In many many years providing all listed run on the day.
Besides kauto Star and Denman, I follow a few other National Hunt horses... Cooldine, 4paddytheplasterer, Neptunes Colonges, Madison Du Berlais, Weapons Amnisty and Tricky Trickster.
By chance, all of these horses are competing In the same race as Kauto on Boxing day... God It will be a thriller.
Here are some of my favourites from last year Valerie.
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I walked back in to the party and merely said the name, "Zenyatta" and my brother Tommy said, no, yelled, "Did she win?" Then he proceeded to give a demonstration of how she prances around before her races and told the story of how she likes to run. He said that the record for the most consecutive wins has been with Citation & Cigar, of 16.
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Oscar, 10 would be very old unless the horse is a gelding. They
usually try to get them in the breeding sheds before then.
Zenyatta does have a nature that makes people take her into
their hearts... she's a "dancer" for one... Zap your brother
knows her!
YouTube - Zenyatta dancing in Apple Blossom post parade (4/9/10)
Citation and Cigar were "great" too, I take nothing away from them. But
they were both colts/stallions. To have a filly/mare do it, phenomenal!
usually try to get them in the breeding sheds before then.
Zenyatta does have a nature that makes people take her into
their hearts... she's a "dancer" for one... Zap your brother
knows her!
YouTube - Zenyatta dancing in Apple Blossom post parade (4/9/10)
Citation and Cigar were "great" too, I take nothing away from them. But
they were both colts/stallions. To have a filly/mare do it, phenomenal!
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valerie;1326562 wrote: Oscar, 10 would be very old unless the horse is a gelding. They
usually try to get them in the breeding sheds before then.
Zenyatta does have a nature that makes people take her into
their hearts... she's a "dancer" for one... Zap your brother
knows her!
YouTube - Zenyatta dancing in Apple Blossom post parade (4/9/10)
Citation and Cigar were "great" too, I take nothing away from them. But
they were both colts/stallions. To have a filly/mare do it, phenomenal!
Aww Bless her... Waht a personality ???
Sorry Valerie... I should have clarified... Here, Yes the fillys get retired early but the Geldings tend to race up to 10 years old, some-times 12 years.
If Peter Is well enough he Is coming to Kempton Boxing day as at 10 years old now the rumours are that Clive Smith his owner will retire Kauto after the Gold Cup In March next year. This means that he has only 2 races left In the calender and our last possible chance of seeing him race. Denman has a full calender for next year so I guess they will get another year out of him. I read some-where that Kauto's owner and trainer did not want him to continue racing and fade away with age but go out on a high as the greatest National Hunt Chaser In the world.
usually try to get them in the breeding sheds before then.
Zenyatta does have a nature that makes people take her into
their hearts... she's a "dancer" for one... Zap your brother
knows her!
YouTube - Zenyatta dancing in Apple Blossom post parade (4/9/10)
Citation and Cigar were "great" too, I take nothing away from them. But
they were both colts/stallions. To have a filly/mare do it, phenomenal!
Aww Bless her... Waht a personality ???
Sorry Valerie... I should have clarified... Here, Yes the fillys get retired early but the Geldings tend to race up to 10 years old, some-times 12 years.
If Peter Is well enough he Is coming to Kempton Boxing day as at 10 years old now the rumours are that Clive Smith his owner will retire Kauto after the Gold Cup In March next year. This means that he has only 2 races left In the calender and our last possible chance of seeing him race. Denman has a full calender for next year so I guess they will get another year out of him. I read some-where that Kauto's owner and trainer did not want him to continue racing and fade away with age but go out on a high as the greatest National Hunt Chaser In the world.
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