Henry cecil trainer of genius create person on the move. Apr 11, 20 sir henry cecil, the hugely popular trainer of frankel, has moved to distance himself from a biography to be published this week. Nov 20, 2020 this project raises money for sir henry s favourite charity, east anglias childrens hospices, who will feature in the documentary. Sep 10, 2019 tattersalls tour october yearling sale, book 1 oct 9 feature tour with sir mark prescott oct 26 amy starkey, regional director of the jockey clubs east region, said, during the autumn, newmarket becomes a hub for the international racing and bloodstock world. Rate 5 stars rate 4 stars rate 3 stars rate 2 stars rate 1 star. Cecilia or cecily 14691507, was the third daughter of edward iv, was born towards the end of 1469. Henry kerr auchmuty cecil, younger brother of the 3rd lord amherst of hackney, had been killed in action with the parachute regiment in north africa shortly before cecil was born. The name refers to the familys former place of residence, st cecile, a norman area of flanders. Aug 19, 2017 henry cecil, just within the law 1975 pp 6768. Cecil was one of the most successful trainers in racings history. Sep 11, 2020 the late sir henry cecil is the subject of one of the award finalists racing post panelists have selected three finalists for the 14th annual dr.
Trainer of genius paperback import, 25 april 2014 kindle edition. Jet away was bred by juddmonte and was originally raced by khalid abdullahs operation. Sep 16, 2020 the triumph of henry cecil the three books were selected from 15 submissions. Rushmer does a superb job of highlighting just how the heroic trainer was able to make the impossible possible andrew wilsher racing post henry cecil was a great trainer of racehorses but that is not the reason he will be remembered. Containing fascinating detail and a wealth of new material, the triumph of henry cecil shows how cecil emerged from his slump, displayed. New initiative launched to celebrate newmarkets autumn gold. Henry cecil trainer of genius by brough scott weatherbys shop. The story of trainer henry cecil is one of the great redemption songs of sporting history. Jun, 20 london sir henry cecil, who trained unbeaten superstar frankel and was one of british horse racings greatest trainers in a career spanning nearly half a century, died tuesday following a.
The triumph of henry cecil by tony rushmer waterstones. Sir henry cecil is in my opinion one of the finest trainers to grace the sport of kings, he had an unrivalled ability to think outside the box, to look at a. The late sir henry cecil s wish to see his legendary champion frankel painted in oils in the style of george stubbs has now been achieved by equine artist nichola eddery and the painting is exhibited at palace house, newmarket during the sea summer exhibition. Watch more horse racing and sport videos on our youtube channel. Sir henry cecil admitted he is hurt and upset by the contents of a. Two of the both most nicest friendliest men you could meet. Sir henry cecil archives tdn thoroughbred daily news. Sir henry cecil angered by newly published book on his life. Henry cecil open weekend goes virtual in newmarket this. Field marshal sir henry hughes wilson, 1st baronet, gcb, dso 5 may 1864 22 june 1922 was one of the most senior british army staff officers of the first world war and was briefly an irish unionist politician wilson served as commandant of the staff. This book offers a look at the career of sir henry cecil, the trainer who staged an incredible comeback through his conditioning of superhorse frankel. Admiral charles purcell cecil 18931944, american naval officer awarded the navy cross for his actions at the battle of santa cruz islands on 26 october 1942. Sir henry cecils frankel wish achieved at last society of. Jun 11, 20 sir henry cecil, the trainer of 25 british classic winners including the great frankel, died on tuesday morning following a long battle with cancer.
Sally noseda, sisterinlaw to sir henry cecil arrives at the memorial service at ely cathedral on september 16, 20 in ely, england. Apr 12, 2019 new book full of insights on legendary trainer is published as cecils widow looks for the right charitable project connected to racing that might carry his name lady cecil congratulates noble. Sir henry cecil has been a brilliant trainer of racehorses, a charismatic and. Cecil issued a statement on thursday evening to explain why he would not be signing copies of the new racing postpublished book, which is. He excelled in the classics, but perhaps more importantly, he built up a relationship with his tutor, sir john cheke, who became tutor to the young prince edward.
Cecil s is a remarkable story and it has now been told with compassion, love, honesty and wonderful insight by tony rushmer david walsh, sunday times with a foreword by john gosden when henry cecil sent out just 12 winners in 2005 it seemed as if the 10time champion racehorse trainers career was in terminal decline. Brough scotts achievement has been to explain cecil s genius and charisma without. Jun 22, 20 sir henry cecil, champion racehorsetrainer, died on june 11th, aged 70. Winner of the 2014 best racing book at the british sports book awards. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. In sweet pea circles this frilly spencer variety is known as a flake due to its splashed colour veining and it has outstanding scent. Dr tony ryan award finalist, 2019 a wonderfully insightful, detailed and emotional biography of the legendary trainers later years racing post cecils is a. Sports quiz sir henry cecil random sports or clickable quiz can you finish the sentences about sir henry cecil. Henry cecil obituary death notice and service information.
How york and a horse called frankel inspired legendary trainer sir. This project raises money for sir henry s favourite charity, east anglias childrens hospices donate here, who will feature in the documentary. Jun 11, 20 the greatest horses trained by sir henry cecil cecil5. Picking up the reins with sweet peas again this year, i was pleased to acquire sir henry cecil which i have trained up my trellis okay, thats the end of the racing jokes and i think it is destined for greatness just like the man himself. Brough scotts achievement has been to explain cecil s genius and charisma without shying away from the more complex issues. Frankel sir henry cecil a 14race career that had not a blemish, and included 10 group ones, there is not much new that can be said about frankel, who might have been the late, great sir henry. A week from saturday, all eyes in the racing world will be on british champions day, where the unbeaten phenom frankel is.
Much has been said about brough scotts account, some by sir henry himself. Ultimately, though, the explanation for frankels success couldnt. What with the nature of his job, and his ongoing treatment for cancer, cecil did not have the time or energy to spend long sessions talking to scott to help him prepare the. Henry cecil 19021976, pen name of henry cecil leon, an english judge and a writer of fiction about the british legal system. Jun 12, 20 astonishing highs and lows are staples of the racing world. Seven of the best for prince khalid abdullah newschain. Jan 12, 2021 a 14race career that had not a blemish, and included 10 group ones, there is not much new that can be said about frankel, who might have been the late, great sir henry cecil s finest work. The authorised biography is published by constable, price. New book full of insights on legendary trainer is published as cecils widow looks for the right charitable project connected to racing that might carry his name lady cecil congratulates noble. Trained by sir henry cecil, jacqueline quest passed the post in front in the 2010 g1 guineas at newmarket, only to be demoted to second.
Sir henry cecil had a privileged upbringing and a not very successful academic career. Sir henry cecil sadly passed away today following a long and public battle with cancer. Sir henry richard amherst cecil, racehorse trainer. Jet away recent impressive bumper winner hollymount tops.
The greatest horses trained by sir henry cecil the. Fitzdares pays tribute to racing icons with new honour. Fitzdares pays tribute to racing icons with new honour series. Trainers that rewrote the rule book sir henry cecil arseonlineracing. Fitzdares pays homage to sir henry cecil in new honour. The rare talent in dealing with horses with which sir henry was blessed is revealed in the book. The fullthroated appreciation adds a sort of poignancy. The late sir henry cecil, shown with light shift, winner of the 2007 oaks.
Frankel finished his career unbeaten and his victories include the 2000 guineas, st. A statement released via his website earlier today read, it is with great sadness that warren place stables confirms the passing of sir henry cecil earlier this morning. Having said that, it is a must read for all racing fans, sir henry was a very great man, who. Hear from tom queally, sir henry cecil s stable jockey on the passing of his trainer and friend. How york and a horse called frankel inspired legendary. Oct 01, 2012 the story of trainer henry cecil is one of the great redemption songs of sporting history. This is by far the best book on racing i have ever read. It combines a truly extraordinary story one that no novelist would have. Sir henry cecil and frankel enjoy the adulation of the york crowd. He wrote during the threeweeklong family holidays which were usually spent in comfortable hotels in britain. Apr 11, 20 sir henry cecil, the trainer of frankel, feels betrayed by the author of his latest biography and has refused to endorse or sign copies of the book, which he describes as boring and lacking in. Emma was an heiress, and was able to add the considerable income from the vernon estates in worcestershire her father had died in 1771 and elsewhere to her husbands own allowance, but despite having a large income the couple seem to have got into debt.
Lady cecil recalls muchmissed henry on 50th anniversary of. Sir henry cecil, the hugely popular trainer of frankel, has moved to distance himself from a biography to be published this week. The second book written about the legendary sir henry cecil, and sadly, another book not really worthy of the genius trainer. While his skill as a trainer are popular knowledge, this book lets the reader into cecil s littleknown private life. The uproarious life and valiant death of racings most colourful trainer sir henry cecil. New initiative launched to celebrate newmarkets autumn. Cecil was born on 11 january 1943 in a hospital near aberdeen, ten minutes ahead of his twin brother david. James thomas, judicial ethics in australia butterworth heinemann, 3 rd edition 2009 p 22. Sir henry cecil angered by newly published book on his.
Sir henry cecil angered by newly published book on his life and. Lathyrus odoratus sir henry cecil davids garden diary. The film has been developed using footage supplied from the sky tv archive and the script was created by tony rushmer, author of the triumph of henry cecil the authorised biography. Sir henry cecil has been a brilliant trainer of racehorses, a charismatic and complex man. Sweet pea sir henry cecil picking up the reins with sweet peas again this year, i was pleased to acquire sir henry cecil which i have trained up my trellis okay, thats the end of the racing jokes and i think it is destined for greatness just like the man himself. Mar 05, 2020 the second book written about the legendary sir henry cecil, and sadly, another book not really worthy of the genius trainer. Lady cecil recalls muchmissed henry on 50th anniversary. Oct 12, 2012 the late sir henry cecil, shown with light shift, winner of the 2007 oaks. Henry cecil sent out so many stars to deliver equine excellence at royal ascot.
Nov 20, 2020 fitzdares has launched a new series of short documentaries, the first of which will pay tribute to the late british flat racing horse trainer sir henry cecil the documentary series, entitled honour, will be launched on 20 november across fitzdares social media platforms, with the series voiced by bafta and olivier awardwinning actor toby jones. The obituary was featured in legacy on june 11, 20. Frankel rated by his trainer, sir henry cecil, as the best he has ever had. Sir henry ra cecil and steve cauthen my sporting heroes when i got into horse racing in 1985. Mar 21, 2020 cecil was only 15yearsold when he went to cambridge, but there he excelled. At the root of cecils objection to the book, his statement says, is his belief that it would focus on his career and not what he describes as some. Leon, mc, was a high court judge as well as a famous author. Henry cecil, 70, trained champion british race horses the.
The name cecil reached english shores for the first time with the ancestors of the cecil family as they migrated following the norman conquest of 1066. This film honours not only his fighting spirit, aided by his wife jane, but also his great partnership with the mighty frankel. I used to appear from time to time before henry cecil, otherwise known as his honour judge leon, at the willesden county court 50 years ago. Sally noseda, sisterinlaw to sir henry cecil arrives at. Sir henry cecil and frankel enjoy the adulation of the york crowd edward whitaker cooper captures the crowds affection as cecil stood with his pride and joy in the winners enclosure. A statement put on his website on thursday evening said he had co.
Cecil set as the main goal of english policy the creation of a united and protestant british isles. Sir henry cecils notes, written on the day frankel left his stables in late 2012, reveal what the horse. Sir henry cecil hits out at upsetting and hurtful biography henry. Sir henry cecil hits out at upsetting and hurtful biography. While possibly not his best performance on the book, his 2000 guineas demolition job, perfectly accompanied by astonished commentator ian bartlett. Jun 15, 20 henry s mentor and stepfather was sir cecil boydrochfort, five times flat racing champion trainer, while julie was the daughter of sir noel murless, onetime trainer to the queen and one of the. Sir henrys life is an incredible story of daring and strength of will. Sir henry richard amherst cecil 11 january 1943 11 june 20 was a british flat racing horse trainer. Sir henry richard amherst cecil, racehorse trainer born. Henry cecil was probably the best trainer of flat racers ever. But the story of sir henry cecil, the champion trainer, who died today aged 70, is remarkable for its swings of fortune both on and off. Cecils truelife story has a plot that defies fiction sports journalists. Jun 12, 20 sir henry richard amherst cecil, a man who is said to have liked horses with big ears, died of cancer on 11 june 20 in hospital in cambridge, aged 70. Sir henry cecil at york when frankel won the 2012 juddmonte.
His ability to overcome the tragedy of his twin brothers death, and then battle his own cancer, is a truly formidable tale of courage. Get the adfree and most optimal, fullfeatured sporcle experience. Sir henry cecil, the trainer of frankel, feels betrayed by the author of his latest biography and has refused to endorse or sign copies of the book. Brough scotts longawaited biography of sir henry cecil is. Racing uk pay tribute to this one off legendary trainer. Longlisted for the 20 william hill sports book of the year. Feb 27, 2020 the triumph of henry cecil is a wonderfully insightful, detailed and emotional biography of the legendary trainers later years. He really knew horses, better than they knew themselves. That sir henry cecil and the writer brough scott appear to have suffered a mutual fallingout in the aftermath of the book s publication is a very unfortunate consequence. Henry cecil married, firstly, emma vernon, daughter of thomas vernon, of hanbury hall, in 1776.
Cecil s is a remarkable story and it has now been told with compassion, love, honesty and wonderful insight by tony rushmer david walsh, sunday times with a foreword by john gosden when henry cecil sent out just 12 winners in 2005 it seemed as if the 10time. His licence temporarily passes to his third wife and widow jane. A contemporary of frankel under the tutelage of sir henry cecil at warren place, his finest hour carrying the iconic green, white and pink colours came with a comprehensive defeat of future melbourne cup winner fiorente in the listed festival stakes. For all those enthralled by the legend that is sir henry cecil, rushmers book represents a new chapter in a story which will be forever woven into a racing tapestry as lush as the turf on the heath which the man made his own newmarket journal. The authorised biographyand over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle.
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