Rohaan (Ire) (Mayson {GB}) will head to Hong Kong after he finished a creditable fourth behind Kinross (GB) (Kingman {GB}) in the G1 British Champions Sprint, his trainer David Evans has revealed.
A kinder draw may have resulted in an even better performance from the Ascot specialist on Saturday, according to Evans, who is now concentrating on an international campaign with his stable star.
He said, “It was a bit awkward really. We didn't really know which side they were going to go and we didn't have the pace to chase.
“Adam [Kirby, jockey] got there just right to beat them, but had he been drawn on Kinross's side, while he may not have won, he'd have been second without a doubt. He has come back fine. He always does, touch wood.”
Winner of nine of his 28 races, the 4-year-old could receive an invitation to race abroad over the winter, with the Hong Kong Sprint at Sha Tin on Dec. 11 circled on the calendar.
Evans added, “He has an entry for Hong Kong–the entries closed today, so he is in that, but we will have to get an invite. So I don't know where he will go at the moment, it is up to the owners.
“If he got an invite to Hong Kong, it would be silly not to go. We didn't get an invite to the Breeders' Cup.”
He added, “I don't think anyone has seen the best of him. We have got the hang of him now. He is easy to train and he stands his racing exceptionally well–he has been on the go all year.
“He doesn't take a lot out of himself. He just travels into a race and then does his little spurt. He is an easy horse who has got ability. He is probably the nicest horse I've ever had and it is nice to have him. He will get there one day, I think.”
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