David Evans has nominated the G1 Betfair Sprint Cup at Haydock as the likely next outing for his star sprinter Rohaan (Ire) (Mayson {GB}) after his excellent fourth in the G1 Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville on Sunday.
The 4-year-old bounced back from a spell in the wilderness when successfully defending his crown in the Wokingham S. at Royal Ascot in June.
After finishing a creditable fourth in a Group 3 at Newbury, Rohaan proved he still has what it takes to be a force to be reckoned with at the highest level at Deauville, with Evans of the opinion that he could have even finished closer to the winner Highfield Princess (Fr) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}).
“I think he probably had the worst draw and there wasn't enough pace for him. Other than that he ran exceptionally well,” said Evans.
“It was difficult for Adam [Kirby, jockey]. He was waiting to go through them and the gap closed, so he had to pull out. He gave him a good ride and he ran a good race.
“He was probably a little bit unlucky, but I always thought he was good enough and he is good enough. He's got a brilliant turn of foot when he switches on and it's just about using it at the right time.”
Rohaan holds an entry in the G2 Sky Bet City Of York S. over seven furlongs on Aug. 20, but is more likely to wait for Haydock, where he won the Sandy Lane S. last season.
Evans added, “I think we'll probably go to Haydock. He's in at York, but it's a bit close and Haydock is a bit close to that and he likes Haydock.
“He's not far away and I think he'll get better. He goes on any ground as well, so we have no worries on that score.
“It's nice to see him being a bit more consistent. We thought he had everything last year and he just went to pieces.”
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