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Frankel Rated World's Best Horse

Frankel was named world champion racehorse on Tuesday when he topped the World Thoroughbred Rankings (WTR) for 2011.The spectacular Henry Cecil-trained colt, who will take his nine-race unbeaten record into 2012 as a four-year-old, was awarded a rating of 136 - the same as Sea The Stars in 2009.Aust...Read More

Source: racingpost.com · Posted 28 days ago ·

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yukichan · FYI--top US horse is Drosselmeyer at #14 with a 124 rating, tied with Goldikova nd St. Nicholas Abbey. · 28 days ago ·

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TampaBayDowns Fan · I don't believe this is accurate. Maybe the right horse would be Drosselmeyer, Hansen, Black Caviar, or others. Black caviar certainly deserves it...Frankel won 9??! BC has won more than that! Why is everybody so blind to that? PLUS, shes a mare!!!! · 27 days ago ·

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MarcelloMarocco · Plodders like Dross should not be included in the same breath as Frankel, or Nelly. Tampa BC has how many more races then Frankel because of age???. Apples and oranges people. Dross ran one of the slowest BC Classics in history, and since Turf racing is the most popular surface world wide Dross was lucky to even get #14. You are blind if you even consider Hansen, and others equal to Frankel's ratings or talent. Aside from Black Caviar. · 1 day ago ·

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MarcelloMarocco · Plodders like Dross should not be included in the same breath as Frankel, or Nelly. Tampa BC has how many more races then Frankel because of age???. Apples and oranges people. Dross ran one of the slowest BC Classics in history, and since Turf racing is the most popular surface world wide Dross was lucky to even get #14. You are blind if you even consider Hansen, and others equal to Frankel's ratings or talent. Aside from Black Caviar. · 1 day ago ·

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MarcelloMarocco · Frankel won 4 Group 1's(vs the BEST at this distance) and a Group 3 at the start of the year. Dross won one GR1 and a Listed stakes......but also finished behind ( A sprinter) Jackson's bend in the GR3 Skip away....this horse is not of the same Caliber. Frankel beat how many multiple GR1 winners?.......beating a sorry Dirt field in the last Classic doesn't propel you to the top... · 1 day ago ·

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RazaAbbas · I love horse riding because it is my passion and i am crazy about it.......acne treatment · 15 hours ago ·

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Frankel tops in Europe

Undefeated superstar Frankel capped off his tremendous 3-year-old season when he was named 2011 Horse of the Year at the Cartier Racing Awards ...Read More

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BrianZipse · As well he should be! I agree with you on So You Think, despite the Champions loss, I believe he was the best older horse of the year. · 81 days ago ·

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Zenyatta-Perfection Personified · Just a thought: did SYT have any excuse for getting beaten by Cirrus Des Aigles? If not, it seems that CDA proved he was the better horse and was thus voted champ older horse. And Danedream is awesome. · 80 days ago ·

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WilliamCaple · Enjoy the blog, please keep up the good work!! derbydeals.com · 27 days ago ·

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Frankel Likely to Reappear at Newbury in May

CONNECTIONS of newly crowned world champion Frankel said on Tuesday it was a "great honour" to receive the title after the five-time Group 1 winner was handed a rating of 136 in the 2011 World Thoroughbred Rankings.Frankel stormed to awesomevictories in the Qipco 2,000 Guineas, St James's Palace Sta...Read More

Source: racingpost.com · Posted 28 days ago ·

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Frankel to stretch out next year

SIR HENRY CECIL plans to run Frankel over a mile and a quarter for the first time next season in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown, where he feels the champion three-year-old could "be an even better horse at that trip."Frankel is undefeated in his nine career starts, all of which have been over 7f or 1m...Read More

Source: racingpost.com · Posted 84 days ago ·

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Frankel named Cartier Horse of the Year

FRANKEL added two more honours to his impeccable cv on Tuesday night when he was named Cartier Horse of the Year and three-year-old Colt of the Year.Both awards were a formality following a magnificent campaign in which he stretched his unbeaten run to nine with wins in the 2,000 Guineas, St James's...Read More

Source: racingpost.com · Posted 84 days ago ·

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Sea Moon Ready to Rumble in BC Turf

Teddy Grimthorpe is confident that underfoot conditions at Churchill Downs will not inconvenience Sea Moon in Saturday's Breeders' Cup Turf.Sea Moon's close relative Workforce was taken out of the 2010 renewal at the 11th hour because connections considered the going too firm for the Derby and Arc w...Read More

Source: google.com · Posted 98 days ago ·

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Frankel Thumps Rivals in Ascot's QE II

SUPERSTAR colt Frankel stretched his unbeaten record to nine with another convincing thumping of his rivals.Read More

Source: racingpost.com · Posted 116 days ago ·

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medlocke · A Rolling Stones song springs to mind: BEAST OF BURDEN!! Christ on the cross, how good is this horse at a mile on turf?? Excelebration was just much the best in winning the G1 Prix Du Moulin at Longchamp, and has been one of the fastest improving turf milers in Europe this season. Immortal Verse beat not only beat the best 3yr.old fillies in Europe in the G1 Coronation Stakes at Ascot, but also handled Goldikova in the G1 Prix Jacques Le Marois with a good bit in hand. Frankel made both Excelebration and Immortal Verse, outstanding horses in their right, look absolutely ordinary in the Q.E.II Stakes today!! If Frankel comes to Churchill Downs for the BC Mile now? Goldikova's reign as BC Mile champion ends that very day. Period. This horse is a total beast at a mile on turf, and not even the queen mare herself can deal with the kind of explosive turn of foot this colt has!! JMO. · 116 days ago ·

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Winplacsho · Frankel and Immortal Verse sadly won't be coming over for the BC Mile. · 115 days ago ·

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rossington · I haven't heard officially one way or the other if Henry Cecil and Prince Khalid Abdullah intend to make the trek to Churchill Downs with Frankel in 3 weeks time for the BC Mile or not? But regardless whether Frankel shows up for the race or not? He's left little doubt that he's the best turf miler in the world by a street this year. If he does show up for the BC Mile? My advise to everyone is to lump on big. Because with no disrespect intended to Goldikova or Freddie Head, Frankel could likely stop halfway through the race to take a p-ss, and still beat Goldikova with a fare bit in hand. TJMO. · 114 days ago ·

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Frankel Possible for Breeders' Cup Mile

Frankel, the unbeaten 3-year-old colt in England, will try to win his ninth straight race Oct. 16 in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Eng-I) at the inaugural British Champions Day at Ascot.Though it has been widely assumed that this would be his last race of the season, on Oct. 13 Teddy Grimthorpe, ra...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 118 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · First reaction: OMG, I would love for him to run in this year's BC Mile. Second reaction: That is a quick turn around for his first ever trip to America to run in in a very tough race. That may be his only chance to face Goldikova, however. · 118 days ago ·

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rossington · When did this come about, all of a sudden? Henry Cecil and Khalid Abdulla have been repeatedly saying for month's that Frankel will not come to Churchill Downs for this year's BC Mile. But that he will race again as a 4yr.old, and may come to Santa Anita for the 2012 Breeders Cup races. That's been Cecil's and Abdullah's stock answer for most of the season when ask about the possibility of Frankel running against Goldikova in this year's BC Mile? Don't get me wrong. I'm happy as can be to be reading this!! I'm just surprised to be reading it. I had already come to the conclusion that Khalid Abdullah's 3yr.old colt in France, Mutual Trust, was likely going to be Juddmonte Farms representative in this year's BC Mile. I can tell you this much. If Frankel does run in the BC Mile? Goldikova's bid for a 4th straight win in the race is all over but the crying!! Because no one is going to beat Frankel at a mile. TJMO. · 118 days ago ·

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footlick · This seems to have been stated to the Associated Press by Grimthorpe. Sir Henry cecil has not said it as far as I know. Nothing like this has been reported on Racing Post yet, as I just looked. Unless Juddmonte is going to tell him to run Frankel, I would think it would be up tp Cecil. He was very angry at the condition of the Churchill Downs turf course last year and for most of this year he was adamant that he would not run this year. So, until he says that he is running Frankel, I won't believe it. · 117 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · Couldn't agree more, footlick. · 117 days ago ·

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Alonso12929 · Hold up he never said the mile; Frankel could run in the breeders cup classic??? · 117 days ago ·

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Mike in SB · As much as I would like to see Frankel in this years Breeders Cup, I will be very surprised if he comes over, but boy it would be a great race with Frankel and Goldikova. · 117 days ago ·

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logrezzio · Wow my first impression is Media Hype...My second impression is BS....Please stop trying to convince unknowledgeable people that you are going to turn top horse around in 3 weeks and fly to another country. Besides, he isnt going to run in the US until he is sure of the competition. The fact that people think he is the best at any distance proves what I am saying. If you want to make that claim forget about the stupid QE 2 stakes and take on the best at the BC Mile or Turf...Besides dont even think about the classic. It amazes me how much people wanna compare this horse against great established horses when he hasnt even made it to 4 yrs old. Part of being great is being able to last more than one year. He will stay in UK all next year until he is sure he can beat the competition and then come over. Also please stop thinking he is great because he beats up on fillies and mares...Fillies and mares are great if they beat males but not vice versa. Goldikova is trying for 4th BC and Frankel might get one attempt. The male Rachel Alexandra in the making.. Anyone wanna wager is year is over after tomorrow? Dont think so. · 117 days ago ·

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footlick · @logrezzio- the QEII is an important race in Europe. The field would be twice as big probably if Frankel didn't runn in it. Andd many Euros think the races in Japan and Hong Kong are more important than the BC. Goldikova loves the US courses so she should be targeting the BC. But Europeans don't necessarily feel they are champoinship races for them. · 116 days ago ·

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alonso12929 · It's official Frankel season is over see u till 2012 · 116 days ago ·

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buds · I highly doubt any of these great euros will come for the breeders cup. We need to stop looking at it as a sport and think of it as an investment. Why would an owner want to bring his already super succesful horse here to the U.S. for a share of a 2/3/5million $ purse. They certainly dont need the money. Im think about the cost of bringing your horses, jockeys, family, etc from Euro to Kentucky (they dont stay in holiday inns). The only reason they would do it is to increase the horses stud fee. If the horse is already a superstar in Europe they are already going to get top dollar, so its to much risk to little reward to come here and race. This is why it is way more common to get the euros tier 2 or 3 horses, they still needs some resume padding. For very few owners is it the thrill of the sport. · 116 days ago ·

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QE II Not a Gimme for Frankel

SIR HENRY CECIL on Monday reported that unbeaten colt Frankel remains in excellent form before the Qipco Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, but insisted the result is not a formality.Frankel is a hot 1-3 favourite to remain unbeaten and win his ninth consecutive race when he takes to the track at Ascot ...Read More

Source: racingpost.com · Posted 119 days ago ·

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Frankel Impresses in QE II Workout

THE brilliant Frankel impressed work watchers on Friday morning when he put the finishes touches to his preparation for next Saturday's Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot.Ridden by Tom Queally, the son of Galileo, unbeaten in eight starts, was in action on the watered gallop with regular work compan...Read More

Source: racingpost.com · Posted 124 days ago ·

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Frankel Readies for Queen Elizabeth II Stakes

FRANKEL continued his preparation for the Qipco Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on October 15 with an impressive piece of work under big-race jockey Tom Queally on Friday morning.Unbeaten in eight career starts, Frankel worked over 7½f on the Watered Gallop in Newmarket at around 6.30am with stablemates H...Read More

Source: racingpost.com · Posted 138 days ago ·

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medlocke · I just finished watching an interview with Sir Henry Cecil that's posted on the Racing Post web-site. Cecil was interviewd by Racing Post while they were showing footage of work's for Frankel, Twice Over, and Midday in prepartion for the Champion's Day card at Ascot coming up in October. Cecil had this to say about Twice Over and Midday, and I quote: There was little between the two on the day in the Juddmonte International Stakes at York that we've decided to run the two together again in the G1 Champion Stakes. That race will be Twice Over's final race before he's reitred to stud. Because he doesn't go well enough on conventional dirt to bring him over for the BC Classic. The Champion Stakes could also possibly be Midday's final race? Although she does have an entry for the BC F&M Turf, and we're going to see first how well she comes out of the race at Ascot before we decide whether or not she'll go to Churchill Downs? If Midday does go to the BC F&M Turf? That will be her final race, for sure. End quote!! · 135 days ago ·

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Twice Over Surges Past Midday at York

TWICE OVER gave jockey Ian Mongan the biggest success of his career as he caught stablemate Midday in a Sir Henry Cecil-trained one-two finish to the Juddmonte International Stakes. In the build upto the Group 1, Cecil had been at pains to point out that Twice Over, a three-time Group 1 winner and f...Read More

Source: racingpost.com · Posted 175 days ago ·

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Big Guns Clash in Juddmonte International

A classy field of six will go to the post in Wednesday's International.Read More

Posted 176 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · With all the great females of recent years, not much is said about Midday, who has had an excellent career. Rooting for her tomorrow. · 176 days ago ·

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medlocke · Await The Dawn has been crying out for G1 company, and he finally gets it tomorrow!! This horse is lightly raced, but he's won 5 of 6 career starts. Including having bolted up at Chester in the G3 Huxley Stakes and at Ascot in the G2 Hardwicke Stakes. Proving that he stays beyond 10f, all the way to 12f. Mark my words, this horse will beat Midday in the Juddmonte International Stakes tomorrow!! American racing fan's should keep a sharp eye on Await The Dawn. Because he'll be coming stateside to represent Coolmore/Ballydoyle in this year's Breeders Cup Classic. You look at Await The Dawn's pedigree, sired by Giant's Causeway out of a Dixieland Band mare, and it suggest that he may be even more lethal on conventional dirt than he's been so far on turf. · 176 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · I agree medlocke ... if he is let go as the 3rd choice, it would be a steal. Like I said, I am rooting for the mare, but I recognize Await The Dawn is ready to step, and is the horse to beat in here. · 176 days ago ·

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orangeman88 · Does it scare you that he has an inexperienced jockey searching for his first G1? Plus, I believe its Aidan's son. I find it hard to take him at 4-5 even though he probably should win. · 176 days ago ·

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rossington · I think Await The Dawn can and will win the Juddmonte International Stakes on Wednesday. But he'll have to be at his very best to beat Midday, and who knows which Twice Over is likely to show up? As he was beaten by a very narrow margin in this same race by Rip Van Winkle in 2010. The one thing that I do find a little surprising is that Await The Dawn has been made market favorite for this race instead of Midday? This will be Await The Dawn's first ever attempt at G1 company, and Midday has 6 G1 win's to her credit. · 175 days ago ·

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yukichan · Love Midday--just concerned about her 17-day turn around after going 1 1/4. · 175 days ago ·

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footlick · orangeman88- Aiden's son seems to be doing ok. He just need experience in races like this and they are giving it to him. Would Aiden really ride him if he thought htat he wouldn't give him a good ride? · 175 days ago ·

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orangeman88 · I agree that he has Aidan's confidence, and I think its a nice horse but there are a lot of questions to be answered for a horse that is 4/5 right now. I would rather take the 2/1 on Midday or the 9/2 on Twice Over. If the odds get reversed however, I'd be happy to take Await the Dawn. Do you guys have any feelings on the Group 2 before the International? Seville is even but he seems to hang on the lead to me, which makes him vulnerable in my eyes. Namibian is my choice. · 175 days ago ·

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medlocke · @orangeman88, Seville's 2nd over 12f in the G1 Irish Derby and the G1 Grand Prix De Paris is the top form in the Great Voltigeur Stakes by some way. But keep a close eye on the Juddmonte horse trained by Sir Michael Stoute named Sea Moon. He's won 2 of 3 starts and was only beaten a shoulder in his one loss. 12f will suite him down to the ground, and he's really improving at a fast rate. · 175 days ago ·

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footlick · Both Namibian and Sea Moon are good chances to upset Seville. Agree with orangeman88 that the odds on Await the Dawn are tough to take when Twice Over may have his confidence back and Midday is running strong, both at better odds. But if Await the Dawn runs to his hype, he should win. · 175 days ago ·

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yukichan · Seville looks pretty good right now...will break his 2nds streak? · 175 days ago ·

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icyhotboo · AtD 4/5 - T 9/2 -M 2/1 · 175 days ago ·

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icyhotboo · Sea Moon- 6 lengths winner at 9/2 · 175 days ago ·

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footlick · Big race for Sea Moon · 175 days ago ·

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yukichan · Seville looks pretty good right now...will break his 2nds streak? · 175 days ago ·

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yukichan · Twice Over! Nice race! Midday--Queen of the 2nds... forgive the "his" reference above...she is classy even in her 2nds... · 175 days ago ·

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orangeman88 · Great call on Sea Moon, that was impressive. I think he has a great shot in the St. Ledger. Seville just doesn't have the killer instinct. I think Midday also hangs a bit when she gets the lead. How many times does she seem to be on her way to victory only to get passed at the wire? She is a great mare but I would never trust her to win. · 175 days ago ·

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Twice Over, Midday Head Juddmonte International

The Sir Henry Cecil-trained pair of Midday and Twice Over feature in a field of six for the $1.1 million Juddmonte International over 1¼ miles at York Racecourse on Wednesday. Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 176 days ago ·

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Frankel's Brother Entered at Doncaster

Noble Mission, an unraced full brother to the unbeaten Frankel, featured on Wednesday among 96 entries for the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster.The colt, who like Frankel is trained by Sir Henry Cecil and owned by Khalid Abdullah, also has entries in the Juddmonte Royal Lodge Stakes at Newmarket...Read More

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Midday Pulls Off Nassau Hat Trick

MIDDAY became the first filly to win the Nassau Stakes three times with a popular success for Sir Henry Cecil on the final day of Glorious Goodwood.Cecil was winning the race for a record eighth time as Midday posted her sixth win at the highest level and took her career earnings past the £2 million...Read More

Source: racingpost.com · Posted 193 days ago ·

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rossington · Midday beats Snow Fairy for the second time in her career. This time over 10f to claim her third straight G1 Nassau Stakes. Midday also beat Snow Fairy last season at York over 12f in the G1 Yorkshire Oaks. A race that it's very likely that we'll see Midday, Snow Fairy, and Crystal Capella all line for next month at York. · 192 days ago ·

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Fabulous Frankel Does It Again

FRANKEL was hailed as one of the all-time greats by his legendary trainer Sir Henry Cecil after he stretched his unbeaten record to eight when he dismissed Canford Cliffs in devastating fashion in Goodwood's much-vaunted Duel on the Downs.Read More

Source: racingpost.com · Posted 196 days ago ·

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zatt · From the Juddmonte FB page "Frankel will have one more race this season in the QEII Stakes at Ascot and he will stay in training as a 4yo." · 196 days ago ·

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medlocke · Every time I watch the replay of the Sussex Stakes, I shake my head in disbelief!! The burst of speed that Frankel uncorked at Goodwood today was unbelievable. Anyone who's followed Canford Cliffs know's that the turn of foot that he has isn't chopped liver by any means. But when you can create a burst of speed that leaves a horse like Canford Cliffs for dead, then you're truly in a league of your own. At a mile, anyway. · 195 days ago ·

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BradMolander · Frankel has NOTHING on BLACK CAVIAR.... SHE WOULD THRASH HIM!!!!! END OF STORY!!! · 195 days ago ·

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'Clash of the Titans' Set for Glorious Goodwood

Superstar milers Frankel and Canford Cliffs are set to clash in the Sussex Stakes on Wednesday.Read More

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BrianZipse · I can't wait for this one ... my pick is Canford Cliffs, but the weight difference is a concern. · 197 days ago ·

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medlocke · This truly is a clash of 2 titans of the sport right now!! I agree with you Brian Zipse, I'm also picking Canford Cliffs. But him having to give away 8 or 9lbs. to Frankel is a serious concern. But, IMO, I think with only 4 horses in the field, this race becomes as much about tactics as it does speed. That's where Canford Cliffs will have the advantage, IMO. The pressure's more on Tom Queally riding Frankel to keep his unbeaten record in tact than it is on Richard Hughes and Canford Cliffs. Because Canford Cliffs has already been beaten in his career. Although, he has a 5 straight G1 winning streak on the line himself. Frankel's a beast. But so is the horse that's going to be running at him. I say Canford Cliffs beats Frankel in the Sussex Stakes by a head. TJMO. · 197 days ago ·

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mary.schweitzer · No doubt this will be a tactical race. I'm going with Frankel in this one; I think he's the only one who can either go with it on the front end, or lay off the pace. He'll be up front and be allowed to dictate things...with Canford Cliffs right off of him. Definitely will be a close one. :) · 197 days ago ·

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KyOaksRunner · I love both colts but really like the way Frankel explodes away from his fields. If they don't try to rate him again I think he could win this with the big weight break. The distance favors Canford Cliffs and beating Goldikova is one of the toughest things to do in racing, that deserves a ton of respect. · 197 days ago ·

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LAZMANICK · This truly could be one of the top five races this year anywhere in the world. It would be too much to hope that these two along with Goldi line up in the BC Turf Mile. I would love to see Twirling Candy in that race too. · 197 days ago ·

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TimSmith · I am thinking C.C teaches Frankel a lesson. Easy win. The only reason I would want Frankel to win is then it might make the connections of Frankel consider the BCmile. · 197 days ago ·

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BrittanyHamilton · What time will this race be on tv?? I have always wanted to watch Frankel race · 197 days ago ·

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medlocke · @BrittanyHamilton, You'll be able to see the G1 Sussex Stakes live on HRTV at 10:10 A.M. east coast time. Frankel at 8-11, Canford Cliffs at 11-8. Give me the 11-8 on Canford Cliffs all day long. Don't get me wrong, I think Frankel one of the best 3yr.old's that's come along in a long time, and he's got freakish ability. That said, Frankel's unbeaten record is all placated on having beaten other 3yr.old's that were clearly inferior to him. He's never faced older horses, and he's going right straight to the top of the list among older horses taking on Canford Cliffs. Frankel's never faced another horse with anywhere near the kind of speed and tactical ability that Canford Cliffs has. It's no accident that Canford Cliffs beat Goldikova pretty easily at Ascot in the Queen Anne Stakes, and it's also no accident that he's reeled off 5 straight major G1 win's at a mile on turf. Going back to the 2010 season, Canford Cliffs has won the G1 Irish 2000 Guineas, the G1 St James's Palace Stakes, the G1 Sussex Stakes, the G1 Lockinge Stakes, and the G1 Queen Anne Stakes in succession. He's faced some really tough milers in those 5 races, too. Canford Cliffs will beat Frankel in this year's Sussex Stakes, IMO. · 197 days ago ·

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BrittanyHamilton · Thanks. Will it be on TVG? I sadly dont have HRTV :p. I think Frankel will beat Canford Cliffs easily. It will be a great race either way though. · 197 days ago ·

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medlocke · @BrittanyHamilton, My guess is that TVG will also show the Sussex Stakes, too. TVG and HRTV usually both show the major G1 races from the UK and Ireland!! · 197 days ago ·

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BrittanyHamilton · ok thanks!! · 197 days ago ·

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rossington · It's the fastest 3yr.old in racing at a mile on turf. Going against the fastest 4yr.old in racing at a mile on turf. Both Canford Cliffs and Frankel absolutely reek of class!! Whichever one win's this race? I can't say that I'll be surprised by the outcome. The only way I'd be shocked at the outcome of this year's Sussex Stakes would be if Rajsaman or Rio De La Plata end up winning the race. · 196 days ago ·

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DeadHeat · With 8lbs advantage and a tacticle advantage I think Frank does have the upper hand. I'm rooting for the youngster. · 196 days ago ·

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icyhotboo · Top 4yo old against top 3yo in July. CC has huge advantage that 8lbs isn't going to make up for for Frankel · 196 days ago ·

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yukichan · Think Frankel has the edge...though he won his last outing (mile) by a short length...cannot forget his win in the 2000 Guineas by 6 lengths over Dubawi Gold... · 196 days ago ·

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icyhotboo · If this was run at the end of September I would go with Frankle but unless this horse is a freak like Secretariat he's at a huge age disadvantage. · 196 days ago ·

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footlick · Wow......... · 196 days ago ·

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icyhotboo · Looks to me like he's a freak. 3yos just don't beat top older horses that way in July. · 196 days ago ·

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Frankel Strong Sussex Favorite

CORAL on Sunday became the first firm to go odds-on about Frankel in his eagerly awaited clash with Canford Cliffs in the Qipco Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.Rival bookmakers make the unbeaten Henry Cecil-trained three-year-old a general 11-10 chance ashe takes on the older brigade for the firs...Read More

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timgsmith10 · Frankel Favored over Canford Cliffs? How? · 211 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · Give me Canford Cliffs! · 211 days ago ·

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BikinMike444 · Pounding that 11-8, let's go Canford · 211 days ago ·

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medlocke · Without a doubt, Frankel's a special horse with freakish ability. He's made some very good looking 3yr.old's look very ordinary so far in his career. That said, I don't think there's a better turf miler in racing right now than Canford Cliffs. I think Frankel being the favorite in the Sussex Stakes stems in large part from him having to give Frankel 9lbs. in the race. But Canford Cliffs is a big bull of a horse himself, with an incredible turn of foot. It's no accident that he beat Goldikova in this year's Queen Anne Stakes, and it's also no accident that he's won 5 straight major G1 races at a mile on turf. Frankel's great. But he's yet to face a horse with the speed and tactical ability that Canford Cliffs possesses. My $$ says that Canford Cliffs repeats as Sussex Stakes champion again this year!! But it should be a fantastic race!! · 201 days ago ·

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Can Frankel Beat the Big Boys?

FRANKEL is going to find life significantly more difficult against the "big boys" in the eagerly anticipated Qipco Sussex Stakes, according to connections of last year's winner, Canford Cliffs, who goes for a repeat.Read More

Source: racingpost.com · Posted 210 days ago ·

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horsisars · Regardless of the outcome.. I salute these two horses and there connections.. just for making this happen. It is a race we all want to see and far to often horses, or more like owners duck. Right on Frankel and Right on Canford Cliffs. · 210 days ago ·

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TimSmith · I will agree with horsisars win or lose still have respect for Frankel and his team. But for the record i do believe he will lose. · 210 days ago ·

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Jerry12929 · I don't know about you guys but I'm backing up the fact that Frankel is the best turf miler in the world sure he's going to face the third best miler in the world but I feel superb about Frankel's chances in the sussex!!!!! · 209 days ago ·

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horsisars · Real tough call.. arguments for both.. Can he beat the big boys? Canford Cliffs is tough... so tough. I have not seen the rest of the field. I will take... hmmmmm it s close, but I hope Frankel keeps the unbeaten streak alive... I would not bet my house on it.. but that is my choice. Good luck to both horses. · 209 days ago ·

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medlocke · For the record, I think Frankel is an incredible horse!! Very freakish in nature, and he makes some of the other very talented 3yr.old's in Europe look very ordinary. That said, among those 3yr.old's, I don't believe that Frankel has faced a horse with anywhere near the level of speed and tactical ability that Canford Cliffs has. It's no accident that Canford Cliffs beat Goldikova in this year's Queen Anne Stakes, and it's also no accident that Canford Cliffs has reeled off 5 straight major G1 win's at a mile on turf. He'll be very hard for Frankel to try and beat in the Sussex Stakes, IMO. · 205 days ago ·

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