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Irish Examiner
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Leffard edges out Trinity College at Longchamp
Jean-Claude Rouget returned to the Group One winner's enclosure as Leffard got up to deny Trinity College in a pulsating finish to the Cygagames Grand Prix de Paris at ParisLongchamp. The dual Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe-winning trainer — who has had health battles and seen his string much reduced over the last year — was clearly emotional after Cristian Demuro put Leffard's head down right on the line to edge out Aidan O'Brien's Trinity College. 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. 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. Meanwhile, Kevin Ryan has given Inisherin a clean bill of health after his star performer was a late absentee in Saturday's Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai July Cup. Owned by Sheikh Mohammed Obaid, the four-year-old was 17-2 to register a second Group One success in the Newmarket feature before being withdrawn at the start on veterinary advice, with the Yorkshire-based handler appearing frustrated in the aftermath. However, Ryan reported last year's Commonwealth Cup hero to be 100% and is now looking ahead to the future — which could include a trip to Deauville for the Prix Maurice de Gheest or a move up to seven furlongs for York's newly upgraded Group One City of York Stakes on August 23. 'Inisherin is fine, he's perfect,' said Ryan. 'He spread a plate and they withdrew him, but it's past tense and gone now. 'He's in the Group One at York and he's also got the option of the Prix Maurice de Gheest, but I'll discuss what we do with Sheikh Mohammed Obaid nearer the time.' A trip to France on August 10 would represent Inisherin's first outing on foreign soil, while he is as short as 8-1 with Paddy Power for success closer to his handler's Hambleton home and at a track he made a winning reappearance over a shorter distance earlier in the season. Elsewhere, Scenic will head to the Qatar Lillie Langtry Stakes at Goodwood after pushing Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe contender Estrange all the way at Haydock. Ed Walker's five-year-old was beaten only a neck by David O'Meara's stable star when having her first outing for new owners Wathnan Racing in the Group Two Lancashire Oaks, with her handler hailing her consistency. The duo could clash again in the Yorkshire equivalent on the Knavesmire next month, but first Scenic will head to the Sussex Downs on August 2, as she embarks on what could be the final stages of her career. 'I was thrilled with her and very proud of her, it was a huge run in new ownership,' said Walker. 'She heads to the Lillie Langtry now. I was devastated she was beaten, but Richard Brown (Wathnan's racing adviser) was delighted as it means she won't have a penalty at Goodwood. 'She's a real star and a yard favourite. She's helped fly the flag for us for a few years and has been seriously consistent since winning the Galtres Stakes at York, it was almost like that was a turning point in her career. 'I don't know why, but since then has barely put a foot wrong and if anything is improving. 'I'm excited about her and the three races for her really are the Lillie Langtry, Yorkshire Oaks and Prix de Royallieu. I imagine they will be the last three runs of her career, she's a star.'
Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Inisherin fine after Newmarket frustration
Owned by Sheikh Mohammed Obaid, the four-year-old was 17-2 to register a second Group One success in the Newmarket feature before being withdrawn at the start on veterinary advice, with the Yorkshire-based handler appearing frustrated in the aftermath. However, Ryan reported last year's Commonwealth Cup hero to be 100 per cent and is now looking ahead to the future – which could include a trip to Deauville for the Prix Maurice de Gheest or a move up to seven furlongs for York's newly upgraded Group One City of York Stakes on August 23. 'Inisherin is fine, he's perfect,' said Ryan. 'He spread a plate and they withdrew him, but it's past tense and gone now. 'He's in the Group One at York and he's also got the option of the Prix Maurice de Gheest, but I'll discuss what we do with Sheikh Mohammed Obaid nearer the time.' A trip to France on August 10 would represent Inisherin's first outing on foreign soil, while he is as short as 8-1 with Paddy Power for success closer to his handler's Hambleton home and at a track he made a winning reappearance over a shorter distance earlier in the season.
North Wales Chronicle
2 days ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Inisherin fine after Newmarket frustration
Owned by Sheikh Mohammed Obaid, the four-year-old was 17-2 to register a second Group One success in the Newmarket feature before being withdrawn at the start on veterinary advice, with the Yorkshire-based handler appearing frustrated in the aftermath. However, Ryan reported last year's Commonwealth Cup hero to be 100 per cent and is now looking ahead to the future – which could include a trip to Deauville for the Prix Maurice de Gheest or a move up to seven furlongs for York's newly upgraded Group One City of York Stakes on August 23. 'Inisherin is fine, he's perfect,' said Ryan. 'He spread a plate and they withdrew him, but it's past tense and gone now. 'He's in the Group One at York and he's also got the option of the Prix Maurice de Gheest, but I'll discuss what we do with Sheikh Mohammed Obaid nearer the time.' A trip to France on August 10 would represent Inisherin's first outing on foreign soil, while he is as short as 8-1 with Paddy Power for success closer to his handler's Hambleton home and at a track he made a winning reappearance over a shorter distance earlier in the season.
Rhyl Journal
2 days ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Inisherin fine after Newmarket frustration
Owned by Sheikh Mohammed Obaid, the four-year-old was 17-2 to register a second Group One success in the Newmarket feature before being withdrawn at the start on veterinary advice, with the Yorkshire-based handler appearing frustrated in the aftermath. However, Ryan reported last year's Commonwealth Cup hero to be 100 per cent and is now looking ahead to the future – which could include a trip to Deauville for the Prix Maurice de Gheest or a move up to seven furlongs for York's newly upgraded Group One City of York Stakes on August 23. 'Inisherin is fine, he's perfect,' said Ryan. 'He spread a plate and they withdrew him, but it's past tense and gone now. 'He's in the Group One at York and he's also got the option of the Prix Maurice de Gheest, but I'll discuss what we do with Sheikh Mohammed Obaid nearer the time.' A trip to France on August 10 would represent Inisherin's first outing on foreign soil, while he is as short as 8-1 with Paddy Power for success closer to his handler's Hambleton home and at a track he made a winning reappearance over a shorter distance earlier in the season.
Leader Live
2 days ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
Inisherin fine after Newmarket frustration
Owned by Sheikh Mohammed Obaid, the four-year-old was 17-2 to register a second Group One success in the Newmarket feature before being withdrawn at the start on veterinary advice, with the Yorkshire-based handler appearing frustrated in the aftermath. However, Ryan reported last year's Commonwealth Cup hero to be 100 per cent and is now looking ahead to the future – which could include a trip to Deauville for the Prix Maurice de Gheest or a move up to seven furlongs for York's newly upgraded Group One City of York Stakes on August 23. 'Inisherin is fine, he's perfect,' said Ryan. 'He spread a plate and they withdrew him, but it's past tense and gone now. 'He's in the Group One at York and he's also got the option of the Prix Maurice de Gheest, but I'll discuss what we do with Sheikh Mohammed Obaid nearer the time.' A trip to France on August 10 would represent Inisherin's first outing on foreign soil, while he is as short as 8-1 with Paddy Power for success closer to his handler's Hambleton home and at a track he made a winning reappearance over a shorter distance earlier in the season.
