Maryborough Race 6 - Benstud Standardbreds Pace (1St Heat)
LOU EASYANA (4) had been building to a win and it arrived last time out when she scored by 2.25 metres over 2200m at Ballarat. This doesn't look as hard so she is set to continue her resurgent form. KEAYANG PAYTON (9) finished ninth last start, beaten 30 metres at Horsham over 1700m. Talented and has plenty of upside. Expecting a very good run. NOSWEETSFORYOU (11) is worth another chance after a last-start tenth over 2200m at Horsham eight days ago. Well worth an each-way ticket. KEAYANG LEXI (10) disappointed last time when eighth over 2240m at Melton. Can make amends.

Driver: Connor Clarke
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr7) over 2100m after being wide early at Geelong was 7th-9.7 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Written In Silk (2:33.70) in 4yo+ NR up to 55 on December 12 at $81. At the start before was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 2200m after being wide early at Ballarat, beaten 10 m by Montana Pride (2:40.60) in 4yo+ NR up to 55 on November 27 at $23. Nicely drawn this time and can bounce back.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 12/12/2025 | 15 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.8 | 7 |
| 13.7L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $23.00 |
| 9/11 | 17/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | O M Jardine | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 25.6L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 52 | $8,000.00 | St Arnaud | 2150m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/11/2025 | 4 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 24.6L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/10/2025 | 7 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/10/2025 | 8 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 17.2L | $21.00 |
| 2/3 | 19/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R Clarke | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 14/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | M T Ford | 0 |
| 34.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Craig Demmler
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First up. At the last run he 9th (Fr1) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 45 m by Ozzie Corka (2:40.50) in NR 50 to 55 on April 24 at $8.50. Sure to go well.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Craig Demmler | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 24/04/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 46.3L | $8.50 |
| 10/11 | 10/04/2025 | 14 | NR 51 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $7.50 |
| 11/12 | 27/03/2025 | 56 | NR 51 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 55.8L | $34.00 |
| 8/12 | 30/01/2025 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 190.0L | $2.90 |
| 7/9 | 17/01/2025 | 33 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 15/12/2024 | 38 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 30.2L | $8.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 7th (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early pace at Geelong, beaten 6 m by Momentum Shift (1:56.70) in NR 50 to 55 on January 31 at $14. May need the outing and prefer others this time.
Last Starts 102 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 04/09/2025 | 6 | NR 51 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $10.00 |
| 4/11 | 29/08/2025 | 5 | NR 52 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 31.8L | $15.00 |
| 10/11 | 24/08/2025 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 25.7L | $7.50 |
| 9/9 | 15/08/2025 | 7 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $6.00 |
| 8/12 | 08/08/2025 | 7 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $34.00 |
| 9/11 | 01/08/2025 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/5 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 25/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Craven
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Comments
Last start won just off the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 m after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Ballarat (2:38.10) beating Rocknlena in 4yo No NR M on December 4 at $9.50 at the bell was 2nd-3.62. Hard to knock recent efforts.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 04/12/2025 | 37 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 28/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $3.20 |
| 4/8 | 20/10/2025 | 43 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $8.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/09/2025 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | G H Williams | 1:59.3 | 7 |
| 75.5L | $126.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/08/2025 | 21 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | G H Williams | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 19.6L | $41.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | G H Williams | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 08/08/2025 | 7 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | G H Williams | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | G H Williams | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr7) over 2200m after being wide early at Horsham beaten 24 m by Zanda Man (2:41.00) in NR up to 50 on December 7 at $14. At the start before was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 2200m at Ballarat beaten 15 m by Montana Pride (2:40.60) in 4yo+ NR up to 55 on November 27 at $31. Certainly up to this and expected to go very well.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 07/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.8 | 7 |
| 24.3L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 15.2L | $31.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/11/2025 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 19.7L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/10/2025 | 28 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 30.2L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/10/2025 | 61 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $8.50 |
| 9/9 | 02/08/2025 | 12 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 23.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 12/07/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | D J Murphy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
First up. At the last run he 9th (Sr2) over 1710m at Ballarat beaten 24 m by Captain Wilson (2:01.90) in NR 51 to 56 on September 4 at $13. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 102 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 04/09/2025 | 14 | NR 51 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 24.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/08/2025 | 10 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $4.80 |
| 6/12 | 11/08/2025 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 23.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/07/2025 | 47 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Heavy | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
| 9/11 | 04/06/2025 | 21 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 26.5L | $16.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/05/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 07/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | C Jnr Lang | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Comments
Meets Nosweetsforyou again; when 17 metres tenth at this track over 1690m in a NR 49 to 54 race on December 1. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 01/12/2025 | 13 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 17.7L | $61.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/11/2025 | 12 | NR 45 to 52 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 25.2L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/11/2025 | 455 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 48.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/12 | 08/08/2024 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/08/2024 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $15.00 |
| 7/12 | 11/07/2024 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 26.1L | $18.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr3) over 1609m after being wide early at Charlton, at the bell was 7th-12.2 beaten 14 m by Maas Betting Again (1:55.90) in NR 50 to 55 on December 8 at $15. At the run before 6th (Fr2) over 1700m at Horsham was 4th-5.4 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Steel The Moment (2:01.60) in NR 55 to 64 on November 24 at $26. Among the leading chances on best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 08/12/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/11/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 19.4L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/11/2025 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Fast | Lochie Cook | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 27.3L | $51.00 |
| 11/11 | 31/10/2025 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 40.8L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/10/2025 | 4 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $1.35 |
| 9/9 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Didn't impress first-up beaten 30 m ninth after showing early speed, behind Browniesatmidnight at Horsham over 1700m in a NR 56 to 64 on December 7. Will be a different proposition this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 07/12/2025 | 223 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 31.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 28/04/2025 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 26.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/04/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 02/04/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/03/2025 | 21 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $2.90 |
| 5/5 | 05/03/2025 | 5 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $14.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 8th (Fr4) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 7th-24.45 beaten 16 m by Let Her Roll (2:42.20) in 3yo No NR F on December 5 at $31. Showed ability the outing before when she posted a big 16 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Bendigo (2:38.80) beating Quick Crunch in 3yo No NR F on November 26 at $1.50 at the bell was leading 9.48. Should improve sharply.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 05/12/2025 | 9 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 16.9L | $31.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/11/2025 | 16 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $1.50 |
| 1/5 | 10/11/2025 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Fast | Glen Craven | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 30/10/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.30 |
| 4/6 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michelle Wight
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 10th (Fr1) over 2200m at Horsham, beaten 35 m by Operative Line (2:38.90) in NR up to 95 on December 7 at $26. Showed ability the run before when she won by 3.5 m (Sr4) at this track (2:02.50) beating Blackindeed in NR 49 to 54 on December 1 at $8.50 at the bell was leading 5. Sure to be there at the business end.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 07/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 95 | $15,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 32.7L | $26.00 |
| 1/12 | 01/12/2025 | 14 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $8.50 |
| 2/11 | 17/11/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:55.0 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 01/11/2025 | 12 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 30.0L | $71.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 13/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/3 | 16/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | M L Wight | 0 |
| 52L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 07/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | J H Barker | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |