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Kalann team consider Champions Long Distance Cup bid

Kalann in the frame for Ascot trip
Kalann in the frame for Ascot trip

Kalann could be supplemented for the Qipco British Champions Long Distance Cup at Ascot on 18 October.

The hardy seven-year-old stayer is in the frame for a trip to Ascot for Champions Day after he got to within a length and a half of Estimate in the Doncaster Cup.

Kalann was soundly beaten in a Listed race at the Curragh on Sunday, when third to Toe The Line, but trainer Sabrina Harty is convinced he was not fully fired up.

She said: "I did think he ran a bit flat at the Curragh and didn't gallop to the line like we know he can.

"I was happy enough, though, as it was a good, competitive race.

"We'll keep a close eye on him in the next few days, but he's such a tough horse that we could still supplement him for the two-mile race on Champions Day.

"He loves to travel."

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