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French Group 1 'the ideal next spot' for 80-1 stunner Rashabar after special Royal Ascot for Brian Meehan
Rashabar with Billy Loughnane, trainer Brian Meehan (left) and Sam Sangster after winning the CoventryCredit: Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)
Brian Meehan has set his sights on landing a third Group 1 Prix Morny with Coventry Stakes winner Rashabar after reflecting on a stunning Royal Ascot.
The Wiltshire-based trainer enjoyed a special week at the royal meeting, as he also struck in the Group 3 Hampton Court Stakes with Jayarebe.
Meehan is no stranger to success in the Prix Morny at Deauville, having won the race in 2000 and 2009 with Bad As I Wanna Be and Arcano, and has floated the idea of 80-1 Ascot winner Rashabar heading there on August 18.
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