Surprise Queen Anne S. winner Triple Time (Ire) (Frankel {GB}) could bid to prove that Group 1 success at the royal meeting was no fluke when lining out in the Prix Jacques le Marois next month.
The Kevin Ryan-trained colt had just a neck to spare over Inspiral at Ascot and a rematch is likely for Deauville.
Adam Ryan, son and assistant to the Hambleton trainer, said, “Triple Time has come out of the race absolutely fine and done very well. It was his first run of the year so he'd be entitled to come on for that as well. It was impressive what he did.
“To do that after such a long time off, not only to do that against Group One horses, but horses who'd had a run under their belt, was great.”
Though Triple Time holds an entry in the Sussex S., connections are keen on the August 12 Group One contest over a mile at Deauville instead.
“I think we are probably leaning towards France and the Prix Jacques le Marois,” said Ryan. “It's nice timing between races and it will be more of a conventional track as well. He is obviously in the Sussex, as it was an early-closing race.
“It is tough because you have to make the entries, but at the same time it is never firmed up, because of ground etc. Horses map their own way out. Group One horses, we all know the races for them.”
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