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Henry Cecil

Racehorse trainer (1943-2013) · United Kingdom · On the map · Writers · Died at 70

Sir Henry Richard Amherst Cecil was a British flat racing horse trainer. Cecil was very successful, becoming Champion Trainer ten times and training 25 domestic Classic winners.

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British flat racing Champion Trainer

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These comprised four winners of the Derby, eight winners of the Oaks, six winners of the 1,000 Guineas, three of the 2,000 Guineas and four winners of the St Leger Stakes. His 1000 Guineas and Oaks successes made him particularly renowned for his success with fillies. He was noted for his mastery at Royal Ascot, where he trained 75 winners.

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United Kingdom
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1943 to 2013 · aged 70