'He's always got a chance' - Rohaan chasing breakthrough Group 1 win at Ascot

ASCOT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Adam Kirby riding Rohaan win The John Guest Racing Bengough Stakes at Ascot Racecourse on October 01, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Rohaan: second favourite for the Champions Sprint on SaturdayCredit: Alan Crowhurst (Getty Images)

David Evans is convinced Ascot specialist Rohaan can deliver in Saturday's Group 1 Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes (2.00).

Victorious on four of his five visits, the dual Wokingham winner served a timely reminder of his affinity for Ascot when winning the Group 3 Bengough Stakes over course and distance this month.

His only defeat at the course came in last year's Champions Sprint, won by Creative Force, in which he finished 18th of 20 in what was his worst performance of the year on Racing Post Ratings.

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Stuart RileyDeputy news editor

Published on 11 October 2022inNews

Last updated 18:30, 11 October 2022

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