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Irish Times
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Trinity College can't graduate to Group One success as Leffard wins for Rouget
Aidan O'Brien's Trinity College was edged out of Group One glory at Longchamp on Sunday evening as outsider Leffard recorded an emotional success for trainer Jean Claude Rouget in the Cygames Grand Prix de Paris. The five-time French champion trainer bounced back from a wretched period blighted by serious illness to score a top-level victory with the 16-1 shot under jockey Cristian Demuro at Longchamp. Trinity College started odds-on to give O'Brien a sixth success in the €600,000 feature of France's Bastille Day holiday racing programme and looked to have it in the bag when Ryan Moore kicked him into the lead early in the straight. However, Leffard, a supplementary entry into the mile-and-a-half contest just days before, took up the chase and pounced in the final strides to win. Colin Keane's mount New Ground plugged on for third after ruining his chances by running too freely in the early stages. READ MORE Rouget, 72, was immediately surrounded by wellwishers. Once top of the pile in France, and less than two years after the brilliant Ace Impact gave him a second victory in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, Leffard delivered Rouget back to the Group One spotlight. Diagnosed with lymphoma last year, the illness prompted him to briefly consider training jointly with Jerome Reynier before that idea was abandoned. He also lost some leading owners, including the late Aga Khan, and his string has reduced significantly. The man who broke through to dominate French racing from the provinces and is the most numerically successful trainer in European history having passed 7,000 winners in 2022, returned to his base in Pau in the south of the country and once more struck at the highest level. 'Life continues, we will do other things,' said Rouget, who in 2016 recorded a memorable success with Almanzor in a vintage Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown. His first Arc winner Sottsass also ran in the Leopardstown race in 2020. 'It was fantastic when I saw the horse coming at Trinity College,' Rouget added. 'I did not there was a big difference between the two. I knew he was very good.' Keane had earlier been forced to settle for second in the Group Two Prix de Malleret when the odds-on Sunly was narrowly edged out by Qilin Queen. Kieran Shoemark dominated the race from the front on the English runner and Sunly couldn't reel her in.
Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Templegate tips ‘hugely impressive' Aidan O'Brien star to stun the favourite in monster 116-1 Epsom double
You won't go far wrong backing the Ballydoyle batallion UP ON THE DOWNS UP ON THE DOWNS Templegate tips 'hugely impressive' Aidan O'Brien star to stun the favourite in monster 116-1 Epsom double I'VE got two decent ante-post bets for Oaks day at Epsom on Friday, June 6. They can be backed in singles or the each-way double could give us a bumper payout at odds of a lovely 116-1. 1 Ryan Moore surges to victory on Illinois against a strong field at Chester Credit: Getty ILLINOIS (8-1 for the Coronation Cup) He was hugely impressive when winning the Ormonde at Chester's May meeting coming back from seven months off. He tanked along in the tacky ground and showed lots of pace and staying power. That was over 1m5f and he'd be a tool in Cup races but Aidan O'Brien already has the mighty Kyprios operating at that level. There's every chance he'll be dropped back a furlong for the Coronation Cup on Oaks day, where the awesome Calandagan is 11-8 fav. Illinois was a close second in the Grand Prix De Paris and Great Voltigeur over 1m4f last season so the trip suits. Handling Chester bodes well for Epsom where they usually pour plenty of water on for Friday's card so the ground's not too quick for the Derby. At 8-1 with Ladbrokes – others are as low as 5-1 – he looks a good bet and it's worth taking the chance that he lines up. GISELLE (12-1 for the Oaks) She may not have had much to beat in taking the Lingfield Oaks Trial but Giselle looks the ideal type for Epsom. She took a little time to settle but came round the Lingfield bend nicely to run right away from her rivals. The Aidan O'Brien filly answered any questions about her staying power and she's certain to improve for this experience. I wasn't concerned by her being keen early on as they go quick early on in the Oaks which should help on that score. Ladbrokes' 12-1 is more than fair for the fillies' Classic. FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
The Irish Sun
13-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Templegate tips ‘hugely impressive' Aidan O'Brien star to stun the favourite in monster 116-1 Epsom double
I'VE got two decent ante-post bets for Oaks day at Epsom on Friday, June 6. They can be backed in singles or the each-way double could give us a bumper payout at odds of a lovely 116-1. 1 Ryan Moore surges to victory on Illinois against a strong field at Chester Credit: Getty ILLINOIS (8-1 for the Coronation Cup) He was hugely impressive when winning the Ormonde at Chester's May meeting coming back from seven months off. He tanked along in the tacky ground and showed lots of pace and staying power. That was over 1m5f and he'd be a tool in Cup races but Aidan O'Brien already has the mighty Kyprios operating at that level. There's every chance he'll be dropped back a furlong for the Coronation Cup on Oaks day, where the awesome Calandagan is 11-8 fav. Illinois was a close second in the Grand Prix De Paris and Great Voltigeur over 1m4f last season so the trip suits. Handling Chester bodes well for Epsom where they usually pour plenty of water on for Friday's card so the ground's not too quick for the Derby. At 8-1 with Ladbrokes – others are as low as 5-1 – he looks a good bet and it's worth taking the chance that he lines up. Most read in Horse Racing GISELLE (12-1 for the Oaks) She may not have had much to beat in taking the Lingfield Oaks Trial but Giselle looks the ideal type for Epsom. She took a little time to settle but came round the Lingfield bend nicely to run right away from her rivals. The Aidan O'Brien filly answered any questions about her staying power and she's certain to improve for this experience. I wasn't concerned by her being keen early on as they go quick early on in the Oaks which should help on that score. Ladbrokes' 12-1 is more than fair for the fillies' Classic. FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. . Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
