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That this colt would go on to become such a phenomenal racehorse is certainly a fitting tribute. 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. Winning the Queen Anne Stakes. Career highlights Read more.

Watch the race. Winning the Juddmonte International. Winning the Guineas. ESPN said that Mr. One of the reasons Frankel was so successful is thanks to his large stride. His stride is estimated to be at around 22 feet, compared to the average of feet for most racehorses. The legendary Secretariat had an incredible stride length of 25 feet. Also, read: 8 interesting facts about Secretariat. After winning a race that was over a mile at Goodwood, the bay thoroughbred clocked in at 43 MPH.

To put it in comparison, the average winning speed in five-furlong sprint races is However, Frankel was not happy with his new move. The staff tried to move him again a year later, but the results were the same. His stall is now fitted with a CCTV due to his high value.

He would always accompany him while working out and even lives in the same barn. It was commonly said that Frankel had to be stabled separately when traveling, but that was not true. Join the conversation.

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