Where is frankel running next

He earned Classic glory in the Guineas and became the first horse in over 60 years to be crowned Champion at age two, three and four. His phenomenal ability to maintain a blistering speed over up to 10 furlongs resulted in an average winning margin in excess of 5 lengths.

The sight of the imposing bay cruising effortlessly clear of the most battle-hardened rivals will remain in the memories of racing fans around the world for decades. It comprised 10 Group 1 races , from 7 to 10 furlongs to metres at age two, three and four. In his entire career, Frankel defeated 25 Group 1 winners. Here are just a few of his surreal performances. Annihilating his rivals in the Gr.

First attempt at metres but same outcome in the Gr. Frankel broke new ground through his start unbeaten career. Frankel outpaced the Cambridge to Newmarket train during one of his workouts in March In winning the Queen Anne Stakes Gr. He was always the first one to come up to you and was the type of foal who would defy you not to take notice of him!

After a three-month trip to Ireland with his dam who was again to visit Galileo , Frankel returned to Banstead. I think you have to have character to be a champion, in the same way the best academics, sportsmen or musicians often do. It sets them apart from the norm. In mid-July, the time came for Frankel to be weaned. He was a well-balanced colt with a very good walk, and he stood on good limbs. His temperament was also very good. Frankel spent the next year in Ireland, first in the tranquil surrounds of New Abbey and then at nearby Ferrans Stud.

In September , he was broken in, a process which Frankel took to with ease. A length win in a Conditions Stakes at Newbury followed, before Frankel stepped up to stakes company for the first time in the Gr. As he swept easily around the field to a length victory, he first identified himself as something very special.

Frankel finished his two-year-old season with his first Group 1 win, in the Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket. Frankel proved himself by far the best three-year-old of his generation in He remained in training as a four-year-old, winning his first race, the Gr.

He followed up with an amazing performance in the Gr.