Leffard edges out Trinity College at Longchamp

Inisherin a clean bill of health from trainer Kevin Ryan after Newmarket absence 

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. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA

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.