Ascot preferred for Almanzor

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Jean-Claude Rouget is leaning towards the Qipco Champion Stakes as Almanzor’s next objective following his tremendous display at Leopardstown on Saturday.

The French Derby hero continued his winning run with victory in a fantastic renewal of the Qipco Irish Champion Stakes and while the leading trainer is not ruling out the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Chantilly next month, he is favouring another trip across the Channel and appearance on Champions Day on October 15.

Reflecting on his Leopardstown performance, Rouget said: “It was …

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