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In the world of horse racing, greatness is measured by speed alone. Coming second means little. It’s about consistent victory, conquering every challenging contender of your era. Among the twelve horses that lined up on Newmarket Heath in 2011, one horse would rise to this extraordinary challenge and beyond. This horse would ascend to become the most phenomenal racehorse ever known – Frankel.
Born on 11th February 2008, adorned with four white socks and a blaze, Frankel hailed from a lineage of distinguished equines on both sides of his family. Author Simon Cooper brings to life every chapter of Frankel’s remarkable journey, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the tranquil sanctuary of a stud farm, where a foal resides with its mother for the first year.
Cooper expertly captures the intoxicating sense of potential that characterizes the initial stages of training. The roadwork, gallops, trials – the transformation of raw power into refined skill. Slowly but surely, Frankel begins to emerge from the crowd.
With an evocative and rapid-fire narrative, Cooper vividly chronicles the awe-inspiring racing career of the horse who, upon his retirement to stud at just 4 years old, would be hailed as the greatest of all time.
Interwoven with Frankel’s story are those of his trainer bravely combating cancer, the stablehands managing his fiery temperament, the work rider who mastered him, the jockey who partnered him in all of his fourteen races, and the owner who recognized his potential right from the start.
The result is a captivating and complex portrayal of modern horse racing, painting a vivid picture of the lives of all those involved, both human and equine. It’s a tale of pure, unadulterated triumph. A story of winning, over and over again, until everything has been won.