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Tomorrow, Hurdle2m

KALYPSO'CHANCE was sent off favourite for a Champion Bumper that has produced multiple winners and this looks a good opportunity to make a successful start over hurdles. Stepdance was progressive on the Flat this summer and is improving over hurdles, she may prove next best, while Jony R looks capable of hitting the frame again if settling better on reappearance.

  • Kalypsochance
  • Stepdance
  • Jony R
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 5. Kalypsochance
    J: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 110-6
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    185
    Verdict
    British point winner looked an exciting prospect when making it 2-2 in a listed bumper at Navan. Beaten favourite when ninth in a Champion Bumper that has produced plenty of winners and clearly wasn't himself at Punchestown in April. The one to beat on hurdles debut.
  • 10. Sept Etoiles
    J: Sam EwingT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    -
    Verdict
    €150,000 3-y-o, Doctor Dino gelding. Dam, French hurdle/chase winner up to 2¾m, closely related to useful French hurdler/chaser (2m-19f winner) Jazz In Montreux. Interesting newcomer but likely to be the yard second-string.
  • 15. Stepdance
    J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
    F: 55
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    16
    Verdict
    Progressive when landing a Flat hat-trick this summer and built on promising hurdle debut when fifth of 16 in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.8f, good to soft) 16 days ago. That form has been franked and she's likely to improve again.
  • 11. The Guinness Boys
    J: Keith DonoghueT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
    F: 04
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    Better for debut and looked a staying handicapper in the making when fourth of 13 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft, 66/1) 17 days ago. Probably one for another day.
  • 8. Lips Freedom
    J: C. M. QuirkeT: Andrew Kinirons, Ireland
    F: 0-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    13
    Verdict
    Useful on Flat (stays 1½m), won listed event at Merano (Italy) in 2024 for previous connections. Given a considerate introduction to hurdles at Naas in April and should be fit following two (below-par) outings on the Flat. Hood on for hurdle return and likely to be capable of better at some stage.
  • 3. Goin
    J: D. KingT: A. J. Martin, Ireland
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    Listed placed in Germany last year but only a fair performer on Flat for current yard (stays 16.5f). Ran better than for a while when fifth of 12 in handicap at Thurles (16.3f, good to soft) 23 days ago, for all he looked a tricky ride. Market should guide expectations on hurdle debut.
  • 4. Jony R
    J: J. J. SlevinT: Stuart Crawford, Ireland
    F: 0/37-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    224
    Verdict
    Well held in a strong bumper on debut but did much better when third on hurdle debut at Ayr (2m) in January. Too free at Navan next time and likely to be more competitive if settling better on reappearance.
  • 12. Dameauscottlestown
    J: K. E. BuckleyT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-5
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    -
    Verdict
    €42,000 3-y-o, Mastercraftsman mare. Sister to a winner and half-sister to fair (temperamental) 1¼m-14.5f winner Can Can Girl. Last of 2 finishers on sole completed start in points, pulled up last time (Feb 2025). Wears tongue strap for Rules debut and likely competing for minor honours.
  • 1. Diaduit Buachaill
    J: Mr D. McGillT: Gary McGill, Ireland
    F: 5
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    8
    Verdict
    Inexpensive purchase is bred more for speed than stamina in jumps terms but shaped in contrast when fifth of 9 in novice hurdle (10/1) at Sligo (20f, good to soft) on NH debut 8 days ago, struggled with the pace. Drop back in trip suggests he's being campaigned with handicaps in mind.
  • 14. Marions Diva
    J: S. F. O'KeeffeT: Shane Crawley, Ireland
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    -
    Verdict
    Kalanisi mare. Sister to fairly useful hurdler Sassy Diva, stayed 2½m. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stays 2¾m) Dressedtothenines and useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2½m) Pay The Piper. Makes some appeal on paper and worth a market check on debut.
  • 9. Maxwell Smart
    J: Patrick Michael O'BrienT: T. G. McCourt, Ireland
    F: 0-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    10
    Verdict
    Modest handicapper on Flat (likely to stay 2m) and was tailed off in juvenile maiden at Naas on hurdling debut. Creditable effort sixth of 23 in handicap at Navan (14f, soft) 10 days ago but plenty to prove back in this sphere.
  • 2. Flash The Badge
    J: Alex HarveyT: John McConnell, Ireland
    F: 000
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    Again well beaten when eleventh of 16 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16.3f, good to soft, 300/1) 14 days ago. Makes little appeal this side of handicaps.
  • 7. Lets Go Mans
    J: S. J. FitzsimonsT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
    F: 0-0
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    175
    Verdict
    Fared no better than on debut 33/1, last of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (17.3f, good) 175 days ago. In good hands but clearly a longer-term project.
  • 6. Ledger
    J: Mr W. R. HamiltonT: Paul Traynor, Ireland
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    67
    Verdict
    Modest handicapper on Flat (stays 9f) and has been well held of late. Doesn't look an obvious type on hurdle debut.
  • 13. Jukebox Jolene
    J: A. BalfeT: Tom Dreaper, Ireland
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    11-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    -
    Verdict
    Jukebox Jury filly. Dam (h112), bumper winner (stayed 23f over hurdles), half-sister to useful hurdler on balance (stayed 21f) Mischievous Milly and useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3½m) Jersey Bean. Debutante will probably need further than this.
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