Hipodromos y caballos - Racetracks and horses BloodStockReview2013 | Page 24

24 1 T H E C H A M P AT S T U D ABOVE Frankel stands with his groom Rob Bowley at Banstead Manor Stud LEFT A reminder of Frankel the racehorse, putting his rivals to the sword at Royal Ascot combined with the compelling tale of how he was the final masterpiece of his late trainer Sir Henry Cecil’s glittering career, made him a firm favourite with the racing public. Even though he last graced a racecourse in October 2012 their adoration of the horse has endured. Wave upon wave of visitors have rolled up to the gates of Banstead Manor eager for a piece of the great horse since his retirement from the public e