On that day, one horse came into clear view much earlier than the others frankel. He is a former editor of the bookseller, and writes about books for papers including the times. Frankel the wonder horse story behind equine usain bolt horse story, triple. His record of straight wins has made him arguably the greatest horse ever. View results and future entries as well as statistics by course, race type and prize money. Jun 25, 2016 frankel is a horse of thoroughbred racing, born in 2008 from the union of galileo and kind, by danehill. Feb 16, 2016 on february 11th 2008, frankel, a future superstar of thoroughbred horse racing, was born. Frankel offspring may add next chapter to story of racing great in guineas. For all of juddmontes impressive achievements in becoming one of the worlds leading racing and breeding operations, the feb. On february 11th 2008, frankel, a future superstar of thoroughbred horse racing, was born. It belongs to his breeder, khalid abdullah, being led in england by henry cecil and. Frankel by andrew pennington overdrive rakuten overdrive. A book is also a considerate option when giving to an acquaintance such as a coworker.
This book will capture the most iconic moments from frankels career to date with stunning pictures, insight from all his connections and full statistics of what is a phenomenal story so far. The last book of the series was legacys gift, a book centered on allie and wonders legacy, as well as the birth of legacys daughter, allies wonder. The wonder horse provides the perfect record of a stellar career, but this is not only the story of a famous racehorse. I loved their story and even you are even slightly interested in horse racing you will enjoy this book. Watch more horse racing and sport videos on our youtube channel.
Recordbreaking frankel has won straight races which could make him arguably the greatest race horse ever. I think, says banstead manor manager as wonder horse prepares for his new role. Newmarket is a straight course, at which the horses appear at first to the spectators as an indistinct. The wonder horse by racing post book the cheap fast. Sorry 1st win of frankel not avaliable due of copyright frankel is a horse of thoroughbred racing, born in 2008 from the union of galileo. Frankel colt cracksman heads gosdens team for dante meeting. Oct 19, 2012 why frankel is the greatest horse racing has ever seen in the 473 years since racing was first recorded, on the roodee at chester, the turf has not come up with a more poignant story than britain. It is also the remarkable tale of the shy and retiring prince khalid abdulla, who. Frankel set the bar higher than any horse has ever done through utterly memorable performances and the book.
The wonder horse by racing post hardback, 2012 for. Little wonder, that with an artists eye, henry cecil could see it too. A fabulous book, with great insight and with lots of little things even an anorak like me didnt know. Booktopia frankel, the wonder horse by andrew pennington. Thoroughbred pedigree for frankel, progeny, and female family reports from the thoroughbred horse pedigree query. Draw horses frankel canvas print my portrait of frankel, winner of the 2011.
Robert julian frankel july 9, 1941 november 16, 2009 was an american thoroughbred race horse trainer whom espn called one of the most successful and respected trainers in the history of. Workrider fetherstonhaugh plays a pivotal role in the. I recently learnt about frankel the wonder horse after a visit to newmarket and buying a book about frankels trainer, henry cecil. Why frankel is the greatest horse racing has ever seen. I dont bother about form books and whether a horse beat me one. The gray or roan frankel colt, hip 571, walked into the ring with the swagger of his sire, and also his sires namesake.
Frankel by racing post, andrew pennington waterstones. The wonder horse, racing post books, 2012, isbn 9781908216632. Jun 12, 2011 marco botti plots defeat of wonder horse frankel at royal ascot. Frankel foaled 11 february 2008 is a retired champion british thoroughbred racehorse. Oct 21, 2012 all rise for frankel tributes to a wonder horse updated sunday, 21 oct 2012 17. The wonder horse is the complete illustrated story of the worlds best racehorse. Reached 35 northern hemisphere group winners faster than any other european stallion in the history of the. Ascot where wonder horse frankel is competing in the queen anne stakes. He is named after the renowned and late american trainer bobby frankel. Frankel frightened off all but three rivals today one was his pacemaker and grimthorpe was asked if it is possible the horse might retire from racing without ever revealing his true ability. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. In 2008 a colt from juddmonte stud was named frankel in honour of the trainer.
My horse, which has eaten grain and good hay, is still strong. Wonder horse is about doc key, a former slave, who went on to become a wellrespected veterinarian. Horse racing, race horses, animals, animales, animaux, animal books. The wonder horse formula provides a nutritional balance of essential minerals with vitamin b12 that will fit in with the typical diets and horse feed mixes used over a broad spectrum of breeds and work. Frankel the wonder horse story behind equine usain bolt.
He was bred by juddmonte farms and trained by henry cecil, and is owned by khalid abdullah. Workrider fetherstonhaugh plays a pivotal role in the year. Sired by the epsom derby winner galileo, out of the mare kind, he was sent to sir henry cecils training facilities in january 2010. Frankels first great victory was in the 2,000 guineas at newmarket in may last year. This thrilling story is now told on film for the first time through exclusive access to the people and the horse. A horse called wonder is a real trip down memory lane i had this whole series as a kid when my grandparents neighbours went to university and gave me their downsized book collection, and for a. Undernourished as the wonder horse is, his strength is waning. The wonder horse the wonder horse is the complete illustrated story of the worlds best racehorse. Frankel the wonder horse the british horse society. When their buyer realized who ali was, he nixed the deal. Marco botti plots defeat of wonder horse frankel at royal. The wonder horse provides the perfect record of a stellar career. Frankel is by champion sire galileo, out of listed sprintwinner kind who is a.
This is a lovely book well illustrated by the racecourse photographers who followed him everywhere. Constructed from the reports, features and stunning photographs which chronicled the frankel phenomenon in the pages of the racing post, this book tells the complete story of a true racing legend. They are a onesizefitsall solution to the problem of what to buy for a loved one. The wonder was one of the best horses of his generation in france at two, three and four years of age. Cracksman, who runs in the anthony oppenheimer colours associated with golden horn, could bolster his status as britains leading derby hope as he features among 21 confirmations for the group 2 betfred dante stakes on thursday.
Browse our extensive range of personalised horse racing photo gifts at reasonable prices. Constructed from the reports, features and stunning photographs which chronicled the frankel phenomenon in the pages of the racing post, this book. Newmarket is a straight course, at which the horses appear at first to the spectators as an indistinct mass in the distance. The wonder horse by racing post hardback, 2012 at the best online prices at ebay. He was owned by prince khalid abdullah of juddmonte farms. It is also the remarkable tale of the shy and retiring prince khalid abdulla, who owned and bred the colt and knew from the beginning that this was a very special horse indeed. This is the story of a perfect partnership, between a racehorse named frankel and a man, sir henry cecil, and how. Frankel, who was unbeaten in his 14race career, was the undoubted star of the.
This book tells his story through the columns written about him in the racing post. An incredible 14% group winners to runners and 18% blacktype winners to runners. The book charts the superstars career from his birth through each of his races to his retirement at banstead manor stud. Frankel the wonder horse ready to bow out after british champions day race frankel he. The wonder horse by edited by andy pennington isbn. Workrider fetherstonhaugh plays a pivotal role in the year of wonder horse frankel thu, dec 27, 2012, 00. Constructed from the reports features and stunning photographs which chronicled the frankel phenomenon in the pages of the racing post this book. In 2010, the san gorgonio handicap a race frankel won eight times was renamed the robert j.
Frankel is a bay horse with a large white star, a white snip just above his nose, and four white feet. All of our paper waste is recycled and turned into corrugated cardboard. But excelebration already has a classic victory of his own in the form book, the colt having taken the german 2,000 guineas on. Hes the most incredible horse we have ever seen, says aidan obrien. The colt is trained by chad brown, who was frankels new york assistant. Owned by the billionaire saudi businessman prince khalid abdullah, frankel was trained at warren. Frankel is a horse of thoroughbred racing, born in 2008 from the union of galileo and kind, by danehill. Raced over three seasons usually top colts are whisked away to stud after two he won 14 races out of 14 starts. We all have a pretty good idea how good he is now this is not the pony club and were not trying to jump over every skittle.
Frankel set for valentines day start to multimillion stud. Constructed from the reports features and stunning photographs which chronicled the frankel phenomenon in the pages of the racing post this book tells the complete story of a true racing legend. Sired by the epsom derby winner galileo, out of the mare kind, he was sent to sir henry cecils. This horse appears to possess an engine with twice the power of that of any other. Sep 17, 2015 the gray or roan frankel colt, hip 571, walked into the ring with the swagger of his sire, and also his sires namesake. Frankel set for valentines day start to multimillion stud career. Oct 11, 2012 frankels first great victory was in the 2,000 guineas at newmarket in may last year. Jun 22, 2010 this book is a great story to share with students about showing kindness to animals and, of course, since it revolves around a horse, my students will be lining up to check it out.
All rise for frankel tributes to a wonder horse updated sunday, 21 oct 2012 17. Oct 21, 2012 watch more horse racing and sport videos on our youtube channel. Frankel didnt just electrify british racing in 2012. They are items that provide hours of enjoyment for the recipient. Frankel race horse for sale in uk view 50 bargains. Frankel the wonder horse ready to bow out after british champions day race frankel he has a glint in his eye that tells you he knows he is the best frankel the wonder horse see more. Come see the first offspring of the most brilliant and explosive horse seen in europe in many yearsbid on him and bring home a piece of historycatch a bolt of lightning from one of the most exciting.
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