Jean-Claude Rouget back in the big time courtesy of Leffard
Ryan Moore and Trinity College had tracked Frankly Good Cen before switching out and showing a smart turn of foot, one that looked like it would seal matters. That was not counting for Leffard, however, and he too picked up in great style when asked to leave the pair battling out.
What a moment for Jean-Claude Rouget! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/BpenHlgIGC
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) July 13, 2025
After the shortest of waits, Leffard – who holds an Arc entry – was announced the winner, putting a below-par effort in the Prix du Jockey Club – in which Trinity College had been fourth before winning at Royal Ascot – behind him and fully justifying the decision to supplement for the Paris showpiece.
Rouget told Sky Sports Racing: 'It was fantastic when I saw the horse coming. I was very confident there was not a big difference between the two (Leffard and Trinity College).
'I knew he was very good, but I had to find a new confidence in him (after the Prix du Jockey-Club). He was so well this week and the field was not tremendous I decided to supplement him. When I saw six runners, it was possible to be third and we did better.
'I think yes (he is an Arc horse), because when I bought him I was sure I bought a good horse.
It's a big fairytale, life continues and we do other things.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Leader Live
4 hours ago
- Leader Live
Mark had so much success in three years at Wrexham AFC
Goalkeeper Howard left The Racecourse at the end of last season following three hugely successful years with the club and he has now made the move to ambitious League Two outfit Salford City. On his career highlights, Howard told the Salford website: 'Obviously, to be the only goalkeeper - I'm going to say this - the only goalkeeper ever to go back-to-back-to-back, currently!' Howard, now 38, joined Wrexham in 2022 and he would go on to make 50 league appearances for the club, the majority of them during the record-breaking National League-winning campaign during his first year at the club. During that season, Howard made 39 appearances in all competitions and he stepped into the breach once more the following season after the retirement of former England international Ben Foster. Injuries to Arthur Okonkwo and Callum Burton over the last two seasons have handed Howard a chance between the posts and he turned out 21 times in all competitions. Reflecting on the journey from the National League to the Championship, Howard added: 'Obviously, it's a huge achievement. Obviously, my role changed slightly each year, but it was also about making sure that the club did well. 'So, obviously, that's a huge achievement.' Another Phil Parkinson achievement is another highlight for Howard. He played under Parkinson at Bolton Wanderers when the club secured promotion from League One in 2016-17. 'The Bolton one was against all odds,' added Howard. 'It was almost with the financial implications of the club and where it had been was a difficult one, but a thoroughly enjoyable one and then I had a good spell at Sheffield United and, obviously, playing at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-final is one of the highlights I think. 'Any child watching any level of football will always watch... an FA Cup game and think 'oh, that's the dream to get to Wembley'.' Although now in his late-30s, there is no sign Howard's ready to slow down just yet. 'I think I've been a professional now for 20 years, so I've done something okay along the way and I've played a lot of games,' said Howard. 'Been on the bench for a lot of games. So, at the age I am now, I understand how my role will work as well. 'People will look at it and go 'yes, he's 38, he should be retiring soon'. But, I think I've been injured for three days in the last five years. 'My body's telling me to crack on and I still absolutely love kicking a ball and diving around like an idiot!'
BBC News
5 hours ago
- BBC News
Why do you love Spurs?
There is something unique about a football fan's love for their once said by the great Arrigo Sacchi: "Football is the most important of the least important things in life".Tears of joy - and heartbreak. Friendships forged. Memories that last a it is there from the beginning, sometimes a moment is what starts it all or takes it to another it comes from, the love for a club is often there for a new season edges closer, we want to know why you love was the moment it all began?What is your most special memory?Your first home game? Earliest shirt? A seminal away trip?Send us your pictures and stories
BBC News
5 hours ago
- BBC News
Why do you love City?
There is something unique about a football fan's love for their once said by the great Arrigo Sacchi: "Football is the most important of the least important things in life".Tears of joy - and heartbreak. Friendships forged. Memories that last a it is there from the beginning, sometimes a moment is what starts it all or takes it to another it comes from, the love for a club is often there for a new season edges closer, we want to know why you love was the moment it all began?What is your most special memory?Your first home game? Earliest shirt? A seminal away trip?Send us your pictures and stories
