By Simon Jackson. Lady Cecil will retire from training at the end of the season and has confirmed that the executors of her late husband are in the process of finalising the sale of Warren Place Stables. Lady Cecil took over the licence at the historic yard in Newmarket after the death of Sir Henry…
By Simon Jackson. Winning trainer Lady Cecil described Noble Mission’s victory in the QIPCO Champion Stakes as a ‘fairytale’ result after winning the £1.3million feature race at Ascot on Saturday. Noble Mission’s success in the showpiece race on British Champions Day emulated that of his full-brother Frankel, who was retired unbeaten after landing the Champion…
By Simon Jackson. The Lady Cecil-trained Noble Mission attempts to emulate his full-brother Frankel by winning the QIPCO Champion Stakes on British Champions Day at Ascot on Saturday. Frankel won all of his 14 starts and was retired unbeaten after landing the Champion Stakes in 2012. He was trained throughout his career by Sir Henry Cecil…
By Simon Jackson. Western Hymn boosted his Investec Derby hopes with an impressive victory in the Group 3 bet365 Classic Trial at Sandown and will now tackle the Betfred Dante Stakes at York. The John Gosden-trained colt travelled off the pace for the bulk of the 10 furlong contest before being set alight by William…
