In Pictures: Henry Richard Amherst Cecil (1943-2013)
Updated / Tuesday, 11 Jun 2013 22:55
Media darling - Unlike so many in the training ranks, Henry Cecil was renowned for his candour with the racing public
Racing rock star - A tumultuous private life and a rakish appearance set Henry Cecil apart from many of his more stilted contemporariesHenry Cecil and jockey Shane Sellers pictured at Churchill Downs ahead of Eltish’s (sixth) run in the 1995 Kentucky Derby won by Thunder GulchHenry Cecil and Kieren Fallon pictured before their high-profile splitChemotherapy takes its toll - Henry Cecil cut a shockingly gaunt figure at the Ebor meeting in York last seasonA prince amongst men – Henry Cecil admitted that it was only the loyal patronage of Khalid Abdullah that allowed the master trainer to continue his craft when his career was flounderingHenry Cecil and Richard Hughes after Passage Of Time landed the Musidora Stakes at York in 2007Joy with Juddmonte - Tom Queally debriefs Henry Cecil, Khalid Abdullah and Teddy Grimthorpe after Twice Over wins the Coral Eclipse at Sandown in 2010Apple of their eyes – Henry Cecil, Tom Queally and FrankelDedicated follower of fashion - Henry Cecil owned hundreds of pairs of Gucci loafers and listed shopping as one of his passionsHenry Cecil at Newmarket racecourse in 2011A man for all seasons – Henry Cecil with Plato, winner of the St Patrick's Day Derby in 2011, an event which aptly raised funds for Cancer Research UKTom Queally (yellow and red silks) bows his head during a minute's silence for Henry Cecil at Salisbury
