British trainer Karl Burke will aim for further Group 1 glory in France when fielding the Ace Stud-owned Evolutionist in Sunday’s Group 1 Prix Rothschild (1600m).

Based in Middleham, North Yorkshire, Burke has increased his presence internationally over the last decade and has been rewarded with numerous top level victories – including two victories in the Group 1 Prix Morny (1200m) and a success in the Group 1 Prix de Diane (2100m).

The Prix Rothschild (1600m) has been a successful race for the trainer in the past, taking wins with Laurens in 2019 and Fallen Angel in 2025, and he will be represented by Evolutionist in this year’s renewal.

“She has been working well recently and worked yesterday morning. Karl reported that everything was fine,” Ace Stud Bloodstock and Racing Manager Paul Curran said.

Evolutionist began her campaign with a two-and-a-half-length victory in the Group 3 Prix de la Grotte (1600m) at Longchamp before finishing one and three-quarter lengths behind True Love in the Group 1 1000 Guineas (1600m).

“We are still very happy with how her season has gone. She ran so well in the English Guineas and, at one stage, we thought she was going to go on and win.”

The daughter of Night Of Thunder subsequently finished eighth on her first attempt over 2100m in the Group 1 Prix de Diane (2100m), despite showing signs of being in season.

“That can affect fillies in different ways and, unfortunately, it probably went against her that afternoon. She did not run her true race.”

She will re-oppose with Group 1 Falmouth Stakes (1600m) victor Blue Bolt in the Rothschild, having finished five-and-a-quarter lengths behind the winner.

“She produced a much more representative performance when returning to the July Course. It was not to be on the day, but she faced some very good fillies in probably the strongest division we have seen for a long time.

“We have enormous faith in her and know that she is a top-class filly. She will have her day and we are hoping that Sunday will be it.”