Frankel makes first retirement appearance

Racing superstar Frankel made his first public appearance since retiring to stud at Banstead Manor near Newmarket today.

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Frankel to help produce new generation of champions

by Donovan Blake
Frankel takes a bow
Frankel takes a bow Credit: Donovan Blake

Frankel made his first post-retirement public appearance.

Of those selected to meet Frankel 33 have either won a group/grade 1 race or produced a winner of that status.

Frankel's final breeding programme for his first season at stud is still being finalised but his stallion duties will take place from February to June 2013.

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Frankel took historic race in his stride

Frankel the four year old colt trained at Henry Cecil's stable in Newmarket stormed past the rest of the field at Ascot to win the Champion Stakes with millions watching around the world.

His unbeaten record plus the manner of his wins has resulted in speculation that not only is Frankel the greatest racehorse ever but that his stud value could now be worth over £100m.

Teddy Grimthorpe, Racing Manager for Frankel's owner Prince Khalid Abdullah explains how the wonder horse is settling in to his new life after racing.

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