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North Wales Chronicle
a day ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
All roads lead to the Arc for Grand Prix de Paris hero Leffard
French trainer Jean-Claude Rouget was marking his return to the big time, having battled with cancer in recent years and seeing his string much reduced, also abandoning a plan to join forces with Jerome Reynier. He had in fact been without a Group One success since the brilliant Ace Impact won the Arc in 2023. Leffard races in the colours of Gerard Augustin-Normand, also the owner of Le Havre, Leffard's sire and a Prix du Jockey Club winner for the same connections. Leffard takes the Grand Prix de Paris (G1)! — IFHA's Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings (@worldsbesthorse) July 13, 2025 'He'll run in the Prix Niel and the Arc, that will be his programme,' said former trainer John Hammond, racing and bloodstock adviser to Augustin-Normand, who owns the colt in company with Ecurie Antonio Caro. 'It was an emotional day given what Jean-Claude has been through, it was a big day, a big, big win. 'He's a lovely looking horse, really good looking and very correct. He didn't run at two, he's a very nice type and hopefully he'll be competitive in the autumn, but he's going to have to step up a bit. "Allez petit va !" 🤩 Pris par l'émotion, Jean-Claude Rouget accompagne Leffard dans la la dernière ligne du Cygames Grand Prix de Paris (Gr.1) — Equidia (@equidia) July 13, 2025 'On a line through the horse who finished third, New Ground, he was beaten about the same as he was by Lambourn in the Derby so we've a rough idea where we are. He was beaten five and a half lengths in Paris and five lengths at Epsom, so in theory that gives you a bit of a line.' Hammond – twice an Arc-winning handler in his training days, courtesy of Suave Dancer and the magnificent Montjeu – added: 'He's got an outstanding pedigree and he means a lot to the owners, so it's exciting.'
Rhyl Journal
a day ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
All roads lead to the Arc for Grand Prix de Paris hero Leffard
French trainer Jean-Claude Rouget was marking his return to the big time, having battled with cancer in recent years and seeing his string much reduced, also abandoning a plan to join forces with Jerome Reynier. He had in fact been without a Group One success since the brilliant Ace Impact won the Arc in 2023. Leffard races in the colours of Gerard Augustin-Normand, also the owner of Le Havre, Leffard's sire and a Prix du Jockey Club winner for the same connections. Leffard takes the Grand Prix de Paris (G1)! — IFHA's Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings (@worldsbesthorse) July 13, 2025 'He'll run in the Prix Niel and the Arc, that will be his programme,' said former trainer John Hammond, racing and bloodstock adviser to Augustin-Normand, who owns the colt in company with Ecurie Antonio Caro. 'It was an emotional day given what Jean-Claude has been through, it was a big day, a big, big win. 'He's a lovely looking horse, really good looking and very correct. He didn't run at two, he's a very nice type and hopefully he'll be competitive in the autumn, but he's going to have to step up a bit. "Allez petit va !" 🤩 Pris par l'émotion, Jean-Claude Rouget accompagne Leffard dans la la dernière ligne du Cygames Grand Prix de Paris (Gr.1) — Equidia (@equidia) July 13, 2025 'On a line through the horse who finished third, New Ground, he was beaten about the same as he was by Lambourn in the Derby so we've a rough idea where we are. He was beaten five and a half lengths in Paris and five lengths at Epsom, so in theory that gives you a bit of a line.' Hammond – twice an Arc-winning handler in his training days, courtesy of Suave Dancer and the magnificent Montjeu – added: 'He's got an outstanding pedigree and he means a lot to the owners, so it's exciting.'
Leader Live
a day ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
All roads lead to the Arc for Grand Prix de Paris hero Leffard
French trainer Jean-Claude Rouget was marking his return to the big time, having battled with cancer in recent years and seeing his string much reduced, also abandoning a plan to join forces with Jerome Reynier. He had in fact been without a Group One success since the brilliant Ace Impact won the Arc in 2023. Leffard races in the colours of Gerard Augustin-Normand, also the owner of Le Havre, Leffard's sire and a Prix du Jockey Club winner for the same connections. Leffard takes the Grand Prix de Paris (G1)! — IFHA's Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings (@worldsbesthorse) July 13, 2025 'He'll run in the Prix Niel and the Arc, that will be his programme,' said former trainer John Hammond, racing and bloodstock adviser to Augustin-Normand, who owns the colt in company with Ecurie Antonio Caro. 'It was an emotional day given what Jean-Claude has been through, it was a big day, a big, big win. 'He's a lovely looking horse, really good looking and very correct. He didn't run at two, he's a very nice type and hopefully he'll be competitive in the autumn, but he's going to have to step up a bit. "Allez petit va !" 🤩 Pris par l'émotion, Jean-Claude Rouget accompagne Leffard dans la la dernière ligne du Cygames Grand Prix de Paris (Gr.1) — Equidia (@equidia) July 13, 2025 'On a line through the horse who finished third, New Ground, he was beaten about the same as he was by Lambourn in the Derby so we've a rough idea where we are. He was beaten five and a half lengths in Paris and five lengths at Epsom, so in theory that gives you a bit of a line.' Hammond – twice an Arc-winning handler in his training days, courtesy of Suave Dancer and the magnificent Montjeu – added: 'He's got an outstanding pedigree and he means a lot to the owners, so it's exciting.'
The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
All roads lead to the Arc for Grand Prix de Paris hero Leffard
He had in fact been without a Group One success since the brilliant Ace Impact won the Arc in 2023. Leffard races in the colours of Gerard Augustin-Normand, also the owner of Le Havre, Leffard's sire and a Prix du Jockey Club winner for the same connections. Leffard takes the Grand Prix de Paris (G1)! — IFHA's Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings (@worldsbesthorse) July 13, 2025 'He'll run in the Prix Niel and the Arc, that will be his programme,' said former trainer John Hammond, racing and bloodstock adviser to Augustin-Normand, who owns the colt in company with Ecurie Antonio Caro. 'It was an emotional day given what Jean-Claude has been through, it was a big day, a big, big win. 'He's a lovely looking horse, really good looking and very correct. He didn't run at two, he's a very nice type and hopefully he'll be competitive in the autumn, but he's going to have to step up a bit. "Allez petit va !" 🤩 Pris par l'émotion, Jean-Claude Rouget accompagne Leffard dans la la dernière ligne du Cygames Grand Prix de Paris (Gr.1) — Equidia (@equidia) July 13, 2025 'On a line through the horse who finished third, New Ground, he was beaten about the same as he was by Lambourn in the Derby so we've a rough idea where we are. He was beaten five and a half lengths in Paris and five lengths at Epsom, so in theory that gives you a bit of a line.' Hammond – twice an Arc-winning handler in his training days, courtesy of Suave Dancer and the magnificent Montjeu – added: 'He's got an outstanding pedigree and he means a lot to the owners, so it's exciting.'
Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
All roads lead to the Arc for Grand Prix de Paris hero Leffard
French trainer Jean-Claude Rouget was marking his return to the big time, having battled with cancer in recent years and seeing his string much reduced, also abandoning a plan to join forces with Jerome Reynier. He had in fact been without a Group One success since the brilliant Ace Impact won the Arc in 2023. Leffard races in the colours of Gerard Augustin-Normand, also the owner of Le Havre, Leffard's sire and a Prix du Jockey Club winner for the same connections. Leffard takes the Grand Prix de Paris (G1)! — IFHA's Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings (@worldsbesthorse) July 13, 2025 'He'll run in the Prix Niel and the Arc, that will be his programme,' said former trainer John Hammond, racing and bloodstock adviser to Augustin-Normand, who owns the colt in company with Ecurie Antonio Caro. 'It was an emotional day given what Jean-Claude has been through, it was a big day, a big, big win. 'He's a lovely looking horse, really good looking and very correct. He didn't run at two, he's a very nice type and hopefully he'll be competitive in the autumn, but he's going to have to step up a bit. "Allez petit va !" 🤩 Pris par l'émotion, Jean-Claude Rouget accompagne Leffard dans la la dernière ligne du Cygames Grand Prix de Paris (Gr.1) — Equidia (@equidia) July 13, 2025 'On a line through the horse who finished third, New Ground, he was beaten about the same as he was by Lambourn in the Derby so we've a rough idea where we are. He was beaten five and a half lengths in Paris and five lengths at Epsom, so in theory that gives you a bit of a line.' Hammond – twice an Arc-winning handler in his training days, courtesy of Suave Dancer and the magnificent Montjeu – added: 'He's got an outstanding pedigree and he means a lot to the owners, so it's exciting.'
