Auguste Rodin’s co-owner Michael Tabor feels the dual Derby hero will have no issue dropping back to ten furlongs and reveals that the Juddmonte International will feature “high on the agenda” for the colt, while a crack at the Breeders’ Cup Classic remains a possibility at the end of the season.

The son of Deep Impact became the first colt to complete the English – Irish Derby double since Harzand in 2016 when producing a workmanlike performance to land the spoils at the Curragh on Sunday.

Tabor, who owns the colt in partnership with John and Susan Magnier, Derrick Smith and Georg von Opel's Westerberg racing operation, was more than happy to admit the success was workmanlike.

He said: "I do think it is fair that people say he was only workmanlike. It wasn't the fastest pace in the world, which didn't suit him and when he hits the front, he only just does enough.

"I think and hope you'll see a lot better horse when he runs next, let's put it that way.

"Only time will tell, but people are right when they look at it, they were not impressed and that was the way it was."

Auguste Rodin is currently a general 9/4 shot for the King George Stakes at Ascot later this month and while a mouthwatering rematch with King Of Steel would certainly be a sight to behold, Tabor believes the drop back to ten furlongs has to enter the reckoning.

Tabor added: "He could go down in trip if it presents itself, but at the moment, if you go forward, what is he going to run in? If you do go down in trip, what race would he run in?

"The Juddmonte International would obviously be on the agenda. The Breeders' Cup Classic is a shot to nothing – that's a tough one – but certainly, the Juddmonte is high on the agenda.

"It's a difficult call, but how long is it between the King George and the Juddmonte? It is about three and a half weeks [25 days]. It's enough time [for both races], I should think.

"Aidan knows what to do with the horses, but I would think that is a distinct possibility.

"He's fast enough for 10 furlongs and the Breeders' Cup is a possibility, for sure."