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The Triumph of Henry Cecil: The Authorised Biography

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The inside story of how master trainer Henry Cecil achieved the greatest comeback ever seen in the sport of horseracing.

Dr Tony Ryan Award finalist, 2019

''A wonderfully insightful, detailed and emotional biography of the legendary trainer''s later year...

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Product ID:9781472128461
Product Form:Paperback / softback
Country of Manufacture:GB
Title:The Triumph of Henry Cecil
Subtitle:The Authorised Biography
Authors:Author: Tony Rushmer
Page Count:336
Subjects:Biography: sport, Biography: sport, Horse racing, Horse racing
Description:Select Guide Rating
The inside story of how master trainer Henry Cecil achieved the greatest comeback ever seen in the sport of horseracing.

Dr Tony Ryan Award finalist, 2019

''A wonderfully insightful, detailed and emotional biography of the legendary trainer''s later years'' Racing Post

''[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 10-time champion racehorse trainer''s career was in terminal decline. The masterly touch that he''d shown through the glory-days of the two previous decades appeared to have deserted him after a series of painful professional and personal blows, including the death of his twin brother David.

When Cecil was diagnosed with cancer in June 2006, it would have been enough to break many a man. But behind the scenes, the master of Warren Place in Newmarket was determined not to be labelled - in his words - a ''has-been''. Showing an iron resolve to fight for his professional reputation as well as his life, Cecil staged one of the great sporting comebacks. It was a story that captured the imagination of the racing public and beyond, peaking with his supreme handling of the unbeaten champion Frankel.

Cecil''s astonishing revival was witnessed in close-up by Tony Rushmer. The sports journalist became a trusted stable insider after being engaged in spring 2006 to help with the trainer''s website and PR. He would remain part of the team right up until Cecil died in June 2013.

Rushmer''s unique access over seven years - in which he saw Cecil at the best and worst of times - allows him to provide a fresh perspective on an incredible part of the trainer''s career. He is helped by many of those who were closest to the story, having interviewed numerous people during his extensive research.

Containing fascinating detail and a wealth of new material, The Triumph of Henry Cecil shows how Cecil emerged from his slump, displayed relentless strength in the face of a cruel disease and trained the magnificent Frankel - as brilliant a racehorse as the sport has ever known.


Imprint Name:Constable
Publisher Name:Little, Brown Book Group
Country of Publication:GB
Publishing Date:2020-02-27