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Frankel wins the QIPCO Champion Stakes.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Frankel at Banstead Manor
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Frankel at Banstead Manor
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Frankel at Royal Ascot
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Frankel wins the 2012 Sussex Stakes at Goodwood.
Photo: Trevor Jones
Frankel wins the Queen Anne Stakes.
Photo: Trevor Jones
Frankel wins the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Photo: Trevor Jones
Frankel wins the 2012 Queen Anne.
Photo: Trevor Jones
Franekl wins the Queen Anne by 11 lengths!
Photo: Trevor Jones
Frankel wins the 2011 Sussex Stakes.
Photo: Trevor Jones
Frankel wins the 2011 Sussex Stakes.
Photo: Trevor Jones
Frankel wins the 2011 Sussex Stakes.
Photo: Trevor Jones
Frankel wins the 2011 Sussex Stakes.
Photo: Trevor Jones
Frankel wins the 2011 Sussex Stakes.
Photo: Trevor Jones
Frankel wins the 2011 Sussex Stakes.
Photo: Trevor Jones
Frankel wins the 2011 Sussex Stakes.
Photo: Trevor Jones
Frankel wins the 2010 Dewhurst.
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Frankel wins the 2010 Dewhurst.
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Frankel wins the 2010 Royal Lodge.
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Frankel wins the 2010 Royal Lodge.
Photo:Connections
| Trainer | CECIL SIR HENRY |
|---|---|
| Jockey | QUEALLY TOM |
| Owner | KHALED ABDULLAH |
| Breeder | JUDDMONTE FARMS LTD |
Pedigree
| Frankel (GB) View Five-Cross Pedigree | Galileo (IRE) | Sadler's Wells |
| Urban Sea | ||
| Kind (IRE) | Danehill | |
| Rainbow Lake (GB) |
Auction History
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Top Broodmare Oatsee Delivers Frankel Foal
Oatsee, a two-time grade I producer and the 2011 Broodmare of the Year, gave birth to a filly from the first crop of champion Frankel March 27 at John Phillips' Darby Dan Farm in Lexington, KY.
Bullet Train Sires First Foal
Group III winner Bullet Train was represented by his first foal when a filly out of the winning Green Desert mare Viscountess was born Feb. 8.
First Foal for Arc Winner Danedream
Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I) winner Danedream gave birth to a bay filly by Frankel just before midnight Monday, Jan. 27.
First Frankel Foal Arrives at Coolmore
Juddmonte Farms announced the first foal by superhorse Frankel was born at Ireland's Coolmore Stud Jan. 11.
Chicquita Rockets to Irish Record Price
Peter and Ross Doyle went to an Irish sale record price of €6 million ($8,128,284 in United States funds) for Darley Irish Oaks (Ire-I) winner Chicquita at the first session of Goffs' November breeding stock sale Nov. 22.
Frankel's Fee Unchanged for 2014 Season
Frankel will stand the 2014 breeding season at Khalid Abdullah's Banstead Manor Stud near Newmarket, England, for the same £125,000 (U.S.$200,085) fee charged in his inaugural year at stud.
Fasig-Tipton November: In Lingerie - Hip 73
Grade I winner In Lingerie, in foal to European champion Frankel, is being sold by Bluewster Sales at the Fasig-Tipton November sale Nov. 4. watch video
Crestwood Farm to Stand Bullet Train
Bullet Train, the British-bred son of Sadler's Wells--Kind, by Danehill and half brother to world champion Frankel, will stand the 2014 breeding season at Pope McLean's Crestwood Farm near Lexington.
Royal Delta May Go to Europe for First Mating
While champion Royal Delta is wrapping up her 2013 campaign with planned starts in the Beldame Invitational and Breeders' Cup Distaff (both gr. I), her connections are considering her future as a broodmare.
Tattersalls to Offer Dual Oaks Winner
Dancing Rain, winner of the Epsom and German Oaks in 2011 and in foal to superstar Frankel, has been entered in Tattersalls December sale in Newmarket, England.
Napravnik Honored Guest at Old Friends Party
Jockey Rosie Napravnik is the honorary host for the Old Friends at Cabin Creek fourth annual kickoff cocktail party to be held July 20 from 7-11 p.m. at the Saratoga Polo & Golf Club in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Animal Kingdom Bids for Unprecedented Triple
United States-based star Animal Kingdom appears poised to solidify his place among racing's all-time greats June 18 in the Queen Anne Stakes (Eng-I), the first race on opening day at Royal Ascot.
Slideshow: Sir Henry Cecil
View moments in time from the life of trainer Sir Henry Cecil. View Slideshow
Slideshow: Frankel
Images of the undefeated superstar Frankel. view slideshow
British Trainer Henry Cecil Dies at Age 70
Sir Henry Cecil, one of British horse racing's most successful trainers with 25 classic winners, died June 11 at age 70.
Juddmonte Announces Select Stock Dispersal
Khalid Abdullah plans to disperse part of his global Juddmonte equine operation, the organization's chief executive confirmed.
Manduro Filly Tops Day One at Magic Millions
A filly by Darley sire Manduro and from the family of undefeated European champion Frankel sold for the highest price of Aust$500,000 ($482,259) at the opening session of the Magic Millions National yearling sale June 4.
Belmont Charity Auction Adds Frankel Halter
The June 6 Belmont Stakes Charity Celebration hosted at Bobby Flay's Bar Americain will feature an auction to benefit the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation and the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation.
Frankel's Sister Joyeuse Wins First Time Out
The half sister of European superstar Frankel won May 28 by 3 1/4 lengths at Lingfield Park.
Patinack Sparks 'Epic' Day at Magic Millions
The Magic Millions National broodmare sale was off to a rousing start May 29 on the Gold Coast, paced by a pair of seven-figure horses from the dispersal of embattled Australian coal magnate Norman Tinkler's Patinack Farm.
Black Caviar's First Mating
- By Alan Porter
Today brought the news of Black Caviar's retirement from racing. The big question now is which stallion will have the privilege of serving the great mare in her first season at stud? read blog
Frankel to Cover Southern Hemisphere Mares
Freshman stallion Frankel will be available to cover a limited book of mares to Southern Hemisphere time, Juddmonte Farms announced March 27.
Frankel's First Mating: Lots of Inbreeding
Mating with Chrysanthemum carries a whopping 15.33% coefficient of relatedness. read blog
Frankel Begins New Stallion Career This Week
Frankel, who won all 14 of his races, will be visited by an outstanding lineup of mares, including around 60 who have either won a group/grade I race, produced a group/grade I winner, or both.
Full Brother to Frankel Foaled
A full-brother to Frankel, who was classisfied the best Thoroughbred in the world when he retired undefeated in 14 career starts, has been foaled at Juddmonte's Banstead Manor Farm in Newmarket, England.
Midday Delivers Colt, Booked to Frankel
Juddmonte on Jan. 29 announced the arrival of the first foal out of 2009 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (gr. IT) winner Midday. The six-time group I-winning mare will form part of Frankel's first book in 2013.
Pedigree Analysis: Frankel's Choice
by John P. Sparkman
England's all-time great racehorse faces some restricted options as a sire.
Sean Feld to Manage Stallion Bullet Train
Wintergreen Stallion Station announced Jan. 2 that Sean Feld, formerly of Spendthrift Farm near Lexington, has been named managing director of Bullet Train, LLC.
Danedream Retired, to be Bred to Frankel
Danedream, winner of the 2011 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I), has been retired and will be bred to two-time British Horse of the Year Frankel, according to a French racing report.
Hangin' With Haskin: Vox Populi Gets It Right
- By Steve Haskin
Only in Thoroughbred racing can one of the greatest champions in the history of the sport share the same stage with a former $5,000 claimer from Penn National. read blog
Favored Cirrus des Aigles Out of HK Cup
Cirrus des Aigles, likely favorite for the Dec. 9 Longines Hong Kong Cup (HK-I), has been withdrawn from the race at Sha Tin Racecourse due to a tendon issue.
Frankel's Brother Bullet Train to Wintergreen
Bullet Train, an English group-winning half brother to two-time Cartier Award winner Frankel, will enter stud in 2013 at Wintergreen Stallion Station near Midway, Ky., for a fee of $7,500.
Five Horses Nominated for Vox Populi Award
Five horses who generated headlines for their feats in 2012 have been nominated for the third annual Secretariat Vox Populi ("Voice of the People") Award.
In Lingerie Retired, Booked to Frankel
Juddmonte Spinster (gr. I) winner In Lingerie has been retired from racing and will be bred to two-time Cartier Horse of the Year Frankel.
Frankel's Half Brother to Stand in Kentucky
Bullet Train, a half brother to two-time Cartier Award winner Frankel, will enter stud in Kentucky in 2013.
Frankel's Fee Set at 125,000 Pounds
Frankel, the Cartier Horse of the Year for this year and last, will begin his stallion career at Khalid Abdullah's Banstead Manor Stud near Newmarket, England, for a fee of 125,000 pounds.
Frankel Again Cartier Horse of the Year
Ceremony participants and an invited audience of 300 celebrated the racing career of Frankel, who joins Ouija Board (2004 and 2006) as the only two-time Cartier Horse of the Year winner.
Frankel Tops List of Cartier Finalists
Nominations for the Cartier Horse of the Year and seven other divisions were released Nov. 9 for the awards, which will be presented during a Nov. 13 ceremony at the Dorchester Hotel in London.
Frankel Returns to Birthplace
Frankel, the world's highest-rated racehorse, left training Nov. 8 to return to his birthplace, Khalid Abdullah's Banstead Manor Stud, near Newmarket, England, where he will start a new career as a stallion.
Excelebration Exceeds and Excels Sans Frankel
MAHUBAH'S CORNER
Excelebration can be added to the list of championship-caliber horses who had the misfortune to be foaled in the same crop as a still better runner.
Cecil Continues Family Training Tradition
Ben Cecil, the son and nephew of English trainers, will attempt to win his first Breeders' Cup race with Reddam Racing's Second City in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I).
After the Wire - 10/21/2012
Evan recaps a few races from Ascot, the Jean Lafitte Stakes and more! watch video
Frankel Secures Place in History at Ascot
Khalid Abdullah's brilliant Frankel captured the QIPCO Champion Stakes Oct. 20 at Ascot, remaining unbeaten and securing his legacy as one of the best racehorses of the modern era and perhaps one of the greatest of all time.
Hangin' With Haskin: Farewell, Frankel
- By Steve Haskin
Well, there's no escaping it now. Frankelstein cannot be destroyed. Racing's four-legged monster has run amok for the last time. read blog
Hangin' With Haskin: Defending America
- By Steve Haskin
Steve answers the charge concerning the 'decline' of the American superstar and the 'ascendancy' of the English superstar. read blog
Soft Ground at Ascot Awaits Unbeaten Frankel
Great Britain will stage its highly anticipated season finale Oct. 20 at Ascot, where superstar Frankel, one of the best racehorses of the modern era, will bid to remain undefeated in his final career start.
Ailing Cecil Grateful for Frankel
There will be mixed feelings at Ascot on Saturday, Oct. 20, when the brilliant Frankel makes his farewell appearance on the racetrack in the QIPCO Champion Stakes (Eng-I).
And They're Off: Post Season Edition
- By Steve Haskin
Steve and Lenny discuss Frankel's last race, interview Buff Bradley on Groupie Doll and Brass Hat as well as dissect the East vs West rivalry in the Breeders' Cup. watch video
Which Championship Meet is the Champion?
There are international implications to the Oct. 10 announcement that Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, will attend the races at Ascot Oct. 20. A battle for supremacy is looming among three big year-ending race meets.
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