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Photography, mainly horses. Keen supporter of British horse racing. Animal lover. Norfolk Thoroughbreds. #avfc : Instagram : mjyharris

Loughton, Essex
Joined December 2011
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Michael Harris
7 months
Just walked past the bookies. There’s a sign on the door : Sunday open : 11-4 I’ll have a tenner on that. They were open last Sunday.
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Michael Harris
4 years
Absolute downpour just after the race started today but managed to get this through the hedgerows of Enable and Japan approaching Swinley Bottom.
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Michael Harris
7 months
I love how CAPTAIN GUINNESS is joining in the lad's selfie. #cheese
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Michael Harris
4 years
I touched on this yesterday. Before the Yorkshire Oaks Ryan Moore came outside the racecourse to watch LOVE walking around. As Love walks past she turns her head to look at him. So lovely on all counts. Ryan gets so much bad press but he is quiet, unassuming and a real horseman.
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Michael Harris
5 years
I think Politologue enjoyed himself today. What a fantastic round of jumping to win the QMCC. I've seen him fly the water before at Cheltenham, so I'm glad I choose to go there. Pegasus like over it. Congratulations to Mr Hales, @PFNicholls , @harryskelton89 and all involved.
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Michael Harris
2 years
I nearly fell off my bike this morning when I saw Batman staring at me…..then I realised it was a horse with a rug on.
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Michael Harris
2 years
So many emotions in this photo. Pride, relief, friendship, love. It was a big day for these two at @Ascot today. I’m so pleased it went well for them. Shishkin and Jaydon after winning the Ascot Chase.
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Michael Harris
3 years
"One man practising sportsmanship is far better than a hundred teaching it." After recent weighing room divisions, well done to Bryan Cooper. This was soon after the Cheltenham Gold Cup today.
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Michael Harris
2 years
ALPINISTA soon after winning the Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe. The story of the race in an image. #QPAT
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Michael Harris
1 year
I looked Frankel in the eye yesterday, pointed my camera, and said "SMILE !"
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Michael Harris
2 years
ALPINISTA and Luke win the Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe. An incredibly honest and genuine mare who just always gives her absolute all. Delighted for every one at Heath House Stables.
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Michael Harris
3 years
After unseating early in the Arkle and then leading the field riderless, I was sure that SAINT SAM would take the easy option and run round the water jump, as he had no one to follow......but oh no, he had other ideas.
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Michael Harris
7 months
Heaven sent. Highland Hunter. RIP x
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Michael Harris
5 years
Goshen heads back to the racecourse stables. Heartbreaking for all involved. I just had a brief chat with his lad shortly before this and he said, “The horse is fine, and that’s all that matters.” How admirable is that.
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Michael Harris
2 years
Baaeed after winning The Juddmonte.
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Michael Harris
5 years
My heart went out to Robin at @Sandownpark on Saturday when he lost his horse JOSSES HILL in the Oaksey Chase, and then had to carry on with his job and lead up Altior in the Celebration Chase. The poor lad was heartbroken. His bravery and professionalism didn't go unnoticed.
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Michael Harris
1 year
FRANKEL this afternoon at his home in Newmarket.
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Michael Harris
4 years
I think my best photo of 2020 was this one of Politologue jumping the water on the way to winning the CC. So satisfying for me. I really need to blog to tell you more about this photo then you would understand. I am giving away 2 copies. RT to enter. Winners announced Boxing Day.
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Michael Harris
4 years
Goodnight Mohaayed x
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Michael Harris
8 months
RIP Keagan. Your Mum was so proud of you 💔.
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Michael Harris
3 years
Politologue after the Champion Chase.
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Michael Harris
4 years
"I wouldn't recommend you buying the rabbit if you already have two Jack Russells......." the lady in the pet store said. I said, "She'll have a better life than being stuck in that cage all day, trust me." That was in August 2018. Love recognises no barriers.
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Michael Harris
1 year
Pyledriver soon after winning the Hardwicke at Royal Ascot yesterday.
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Michael Harris
1 year
Supermodel. EMILY UPJOHN after the Coral Eclipse. Take a deep breath and admire.
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Michael Harris
3 years
I took this at Salisbury. Two horses. Eight hooves. All off the ground.
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Michael Harris
5 years
I’m not sure if putting it on twitter is the right thing to do but maybe it will help me. We have just lost the kindest, sweetest dog you could ever imagine. Absolutely heartbroken to lose Milly. No other living being comes anywhere close. RIP Milly. Thank you for everything x
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Michael Harris
5 years
BLUE POINT re-creating the Abbey Road photo heading back to the racecourse stables after winning the Diamond Jubilee today. His 2nd Group 1 at Royal Ascot this week. A policeman yelled at me, "GET OUT OF THE ROAD !!" I said calmly, "Take a chill pill, I'm just getting my shot."
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Michael Harris
2 years
Stradivarius with a smile for the camera.
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Michael Harris
3 years
You got to love Un De Sceaux. Even when he fell he still wanted to win. Such a trier.
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Michael Harris
2 years
ALPINISTA after winning the Arc.
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Michael Harris
2 years
I don't go racing to bet, I don't go racing to drink, I've done plenty of that in my younger days.....I go racing to be around these beautiful animals. This is Native Trail after the 2000 Guineas. How could you not fall in love with him ?
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Michael Harris
1 year
Good morning Stradivarius.
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Michael Harris
5 months
ELIXIR DE NUTZ and Ritchie pre-parade at Sandown today. If I wanted anyone to spend my final moments with it would be someone who looked at me and loved me as much as this. RIP Elixir De Nutz x
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Michael Harris
4 years
Just as I was taking a photo of Kameko and Oisin going to post at Sandown last year my lens smashed. Typical.
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Michael Harris
1 year
PADDINGTON Siyouni x Modern Eagle (Montjeu) This was after the Coral Eclipse. Doesn't he look magnificent.
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Michael Harris
1 year
During his career I always found Stradivarius an easy horse to photograph. It wasn't just his looks but his whole demeanour which made him the perfect subject. However, I saw him on Saturday at The National Stud and he was playing silly buggers. "Take a photo of that he said !"
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Michael Harris
3 years
A messy photo shot through a packed winner's enclosure but the two congratulatory and reassuring hands and the kindness of Goshen's eye has persuaded me to post it. So lovely.
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Michael Harris
5 years
One of the sweetest and most heart warming things that I have seen on a racecourse for a while, Imran, who looks after and rides Enable in her work, waved his little Enable flag all the way across the Knavesmire back to the racecourse stables after today's race. Beautiful.
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Michael Harris
1 year
Emily Upjohn crossing Ascot High Street.
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Michael Harris
2 years
I posted videos of Stradivarius, Baaeed, Constitution Hill etc but my most popular video of the year was this one of Pebbles being Pebbles. Worth a repeat. Happy Christmas.
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Michael Harris
7 months
Grey Dawning
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Michael Harris
1 year
Lovely moment at Banstead manor today. Lady Cecil and Frankel re-united.
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Michael Harris
3 months
Frankel
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Michael Harris
2 years
A really poignant and heartfelt photo. Baaeed and @ricky1991 after the Champion Stakes. How beautiful is this.
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Michael Harris
2 years
Black Beauty. GALOPIN DES CHAMPS after winning the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
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Michael Harris
2 years
A kiss for ALPINISTA after winning the Arc.
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Michael Harris
1 year
HUKUM after winning the King George.
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Michael Harris
4 years
LOVE won’t run in the Arc. This was her before her racecourse gallop at Longchamp this morning.
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Michael Harris
2 years
He knows he is loved. Dysart Dynamo getting love and hugs whilst being tacked up. “Horses make your heart smile and your soul shine.”
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Michael Harris
7 months
It was Niall Houlihan who led up Goshen on that fateful day at Cheltenham in the 2020 Triumph Hurdle. He loved and looked after him that day and was the friend that Goshen needed, so it is wonderful to see Niall riding Goshen to victory at Exeter today. Well done to you both !
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Michael Harris
2 years
Beautiful Stradivarius.
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Michael Harris
4 years
One of my favourite photos of Stradivarius. He is such a sweet natured horse and Mr Gosden is seen here giving him some reassurance and transmitting trust and confidence through his gentle touch. Close human and equine relationships are always great to watch and observe.
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Michael Harris
2 years
I was about four deep back from the rails for this but managed to get this shot through a gap and because I am tall. The moment Honeysuckle's will to win took over, you can see it in her eyes. Honey and the fantastic Love Envoi battle it out up the Cheltenham hill. What a race.
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Michael Harris
7 years
Our WiFi wasn’t working last night so I sat and chatted to the wife for a change. I’m surprised to hear that she no longer works at Woolworths.
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Michael Harris
2 years
Don’t be horrible about horses. Form is irrelevant to their life. Betting on them can ignite hatred that they don’t deserve. They have a heart. They have a soul. They have feelings like we all do. Love them whether they run well or run badly. It’s not their fault. #lovehorses
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Michael Harris
3 years
Look closely into his eyes and you will see his soul. Goshen.
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Michael Harris
1 year
Beautiful Mister Coffey who ran so well in the National on Saturday.
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Michael Harris
1 year
ASSESSMENT stretches his legs on the Knavesmire this afternoon.
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Michael Harris
5 months
Happy retirement SAMCRO
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Michael Harris
3 years
A special photo of Reece and Midnight Shadow. Thoughts are with all those who knew and loved this horse. Life is so tender, so fragile, so very precious.
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Michael Harris
7 months
Happy retirement to the great PAISLEY PARK. Thank you.
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Michael Harris
5 years
A shout out for Bryony Frost who at @Sandownpark today signed every autograph, stopped for every photo, and made time for everyone that wanted to speak with her. She is an absolute delight to see racing, great for the sport, a fantastic jockey, + sets a very good example to all.
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Michael Harris
2 years
COROEBUS
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Michael Harris
3 years
The best bench. Cleeve Hill looking down on Cheltenham racecourse. Go there one day, whatever your age, sit there and reflect on how good life is, but remember those who you have lost, and those who are not as fortunate as yourself. Life if well lived is long enough.
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Michael Harris
4 years
Whatever Tiger Roll’s future he has been absolutely magnificent for racing. 31% strike rate. £1.3m+ in prize money. He’s raced at 6 Cheltenham Festivals wining at 4 of them. He’s won two Grand Nationals. And for a small horse with a very big heart he has nothing left to prove.
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Michael Harris
6 years
Frankel
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Michael Harris
4 years
A few days ago a family lost a loved one, Newmarket lost one of it's characters, and many of us lost a friend. Here are a few of my memories of Michael Curran, a kind man with a good heart, but he couldn't cope in the big wide world anymore. RIP Michael x
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Michael Harris
4 years
Happy 13th birthday to Annie Power.
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Michael Harris
3 years
Rachael Blackmore is inspirational, and a fine advertisement, not just for horse racing, but for how to conduct yourself in life and how to achieve your goals and succeed with determination, courage, quiet assurance, and a touch of class. Total respect.
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Michael Harris
1 year
I fell in love with him at Cheltenham and you can see why. He was just a magnificent looking horse who absolutely blew you away with his physique and his presence. RIP Mighty Potter.
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Michael Harris
5 years
The person who left Pebbles tied to a lamppost really do not know what they are missing. She is an absolute delight and a true friend to me. The first photo is on the night that she was found, and the second is a more recent one. So proud of the transformation.
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Michael Harris
11 months
I touched on this last night about capturing the attractiveness of the thoroughbred in a photo. It’s a distinctive look, almost charming, that draws you in and captivates your thoughts. This is AUGUSTE RODIN. I hope they all enjoy him at Santa Anita. He’s quirky but so talented.
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Michael Harris
5 years
Someone asked me the other day what was the most exciting race that I had seen. I instantly said Tidal Bay’s Lexus. At the start of the ⁦clip, Tidal Bay is 6th with the noseband. How on earth did he get up ? A fine example of a horse that really wanted to win.
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Michael Harris
6 years
Thank you so much to Christophe Masle for sending me this video of Sprinter Sacre’s sister, and her foal playing with their little friend. How beautiful is this x @InfoArqana @francegalop
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Michael Harris
3 years
The idea was there. Addeybb in front, Baaeed second, but there's always one in behind that wants to mess your photo up.
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Michael Harris
2 years
Beautiful Cue Card.
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Michael Harris
4 years
Q. How do you get people interested in horse racing ? A. Introduce them to the horses first not the racing.The racing is secondary.What makes people go racing every week, all year round, are the horses. Feel the love. Feel the emotions. Build that relationship. Love the horses.
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Michael Harris
9 months
I think my fav photo of 2023 was this one of Assessment at York after he broke free from the stalls.
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Michael Harris
2 years
ALCOHOL FREE after winning The July Cup. Look into her eyes and you will see magnificence and beauty complimented by the dappled light of the July course testing area. Beautiful filly.
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Michael Harris
2 years
Beautiful Altior.
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Michael Harris
5 months
Shishkin
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Michael Harris
5 months
Thinking of all who knew and loved him. As you know Shishkin was a real favourite of mine. A talented, quirky, sweet natured individual who emanated warmth and love. He deserved a longer life. RIP x “The world was never meant for one as beautiful as you.” (Don McLean))
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Michael Harris
3 years
Heading back from Newmarket this afternoon the M11 was closed so the diversion took me past this wonderful sight. I hurriedly found a lay by to park up in and walked back to take this photo. How beautifully English. This is Audley End House and Gardens.
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Michael Harris
4 years
Disappointing reading the reaction by twitter to Goshen’s below par run. Just remember that there are people who love and look after this horse and don’t particularly want to read unkind and uneducated comments from those who wouldn’t know one end of a horse from another.
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Michael Harris
1 year
I went to see an old friend on Saturday. Great to see him looking so well. Stradivarius.
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Michael Harris
12 days
Economics stops the traffic on Bury Road in Newmarket yesterday morning.
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Michael Harris
2 years
One of the stars of the day for me today. DASHEL DRASHER who gave his absolute all in the Stayer's Hurdle and ran his heart out to make everyone involved with him so very proud. Lovely to see him after the race and learn a bit more about him. Such a handsome lad.
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Michael Harris
5 years
Crystal Ocean after his great effort in the King George. @ascot
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Michael Harris
2 years
TRUESHAN
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Michael Harris
5 years
We have eulogised over the achievements of Altior and Tiger Roll, but Un De Sceaux epitomises what this sport is all about. He has just won his 10th Grade 1 at Punchestown today, boasts a 72% strike rate, has won £1,519,000 in prize money, + he always gives his all. What a horse.
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Michael Harris
5 years
Goshen before the Triumph Hurdle.
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Michael Harris
2 years
Sprinter Sacre, Lambourn Open Day.
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Michael Harris
6 years
I walked past this man at Cheltenham a few times. If I was running Cheltenham racecourse I would have gone up to him, taken him to one side and said, "Next year, you are coming to the festival for nothing." The sport need people like this. #dedication
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Michael Harris
3 years
Always tried his best, always exceeded expectations, and always ran as if he was absolutely loving it. We all have to go at some point but he has surely been taken far too young. A beautiful horse, a beautiful soul. RIP Silver Streak x
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Michael Harris
6 years
What a race this filly ran yesterday. SEA OF CLASS.
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Michael Harris
6 months
Highfield Princess. Sorry you’ve lost your life.
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Michael Harris
3 months
Stradivarius
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Michael Harris
2 months
GOLIATH crosses Ascot High Street after winning yesterday's King George with his stringhalt condition very evident on his near hind. The visual impression is quite unusual here. A very imposing horse nonetheless and great to spend some time observing him post race.
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Michael Harris
2 years
Happy birthday, Frankel.
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