Henry Cecil

Tags: Horse Trainer.

Sir Henry Richard Amherst Cecil (11 January 1943 – 11 June 2013) was a British flat racing horse trainer. He was widely regarded as one of the greatest trainers in history. Cecil was Champion Trainer 10 times and as of June 2012 had trained 25 domestic Classic winners comprising four winners of the Epsom Derby eight winners of the Epsom Oaks six winners of the 1000 Guineas three of the 2000 Guineas and four winners of the St. Leger Stakes.

birth date

1943-01-11

birth place

Aberdeen, Scotland

death date

2013-06-11

death place

Cambridge

honours

British flat racing Champion Trainer

occupation

Horse trainer

race

British Classic Races, 1000 Guineas Stakes, Epsom Oaks, 2000 Guineas Stakes, Epsom Derby, St. Leger Stakes

race horse

Snow Bride, Oh So Sharp, Michelozzo (horse), Reams of Verse, Ardross (horse), Midday (horse), Commander in Chief (horse), Frankel (horse), Bosra Sham, Slip Anchor, Oath (horse), Reference Point (horse), Twice Over, Ramruma, Wollow, Indian Skimmer, Diesis (horse), Kris (horse), Belmez (horse), King's Theatre (horse), Le Moss