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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.

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PublisherLittle, Brown Book Group

ISBN-139781472128461

eBay Product ID (ePID)11046558568

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Book TitleThe Triumph of Henry Cecil: the Authorised Biography

AuthorTony Rushmer

FormatPaperback

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2020

GenreBiographies & True Stories, Sports

Number of Pages336 Pages

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Item Height196mm

Item Width132mm

Item Weight280g

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Title_AuthorTony Rushmer

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

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by greengate-70
31 Mar, 2021
Flawed Genius
An interesting book about a racehorse trainer recognized as a flawed genius. A good read which, understandably, concentrates possibly a bit too much on the Frankel days. There was a lot more to Sir Henry than this and it rather gets lost.One for the younger racing enthusiasts perhaps
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by glywilligly
20 Aug, 2020
Triumph
Well written book Reminds me of my racing exploits when I followed Henry Cecil religilously
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by ianho.er.iedqdc8
09 Dec, 2023
Henry the great human being.
Absolutely superb content, a very emotional read .
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by 2dallies
16 Nov, 2021
Great for a racing enthusiast
Great read, very informative, perfect for the racing enthusiast.
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