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Sprinkle lamb bones with salt and pepper.
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Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
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Add lamb bones and saute until dark brown, about 20 minutes.
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Transfer lamb bones to bowl.
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Add leek, carrot, and onion to same pot.
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Saute until golden, about 12 minutes.
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Add tomato, red wine, garlic, bay leaves, and rosemary; bring to boil, scraping up browned bits.
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Add 4 cups water and lamb bones with any accumulated juices.
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Bring to boil.
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Cover partially, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened and reduced, about 2 hours.
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Using tongs, discard lamb bones.
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Press vegetables and liquid through sieve into large bowl.
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Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
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(Can be made 1 day ahead.
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Refrigerate until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated.)
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Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add shallots and rosemary; saute until soft, about 3 minutes.
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Add breadcrumbs and saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
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Add olives and stir until moist clumps form, adding more breadcrumbs if mixture is loose.
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Season crumb topping with salt and pepper.
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Cool.
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Preheat oven to 400F.
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Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over high heat.
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Working in batches, add lamb racks to skillet, rounded side down.
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Sear until brown, about 6 minutes.
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Transfer to large rimmed baking sheet, seared side up.
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Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard over each.
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Press crumb topping into mustard.
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Roast lamb to desired doneness, about 25 minutes for medium.
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Rewarm sauce over low heat, stirring occasionally.
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Cut lamb between bones and serve with sauce.