British colt Frankel powers home to take the Champion Stakes at Ascot -- his 14th consecutive win.
Super stud —
British colt Frankel powers home to take the Champion Stakes at Ascot -- his 14th consecutive win.
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Queen Elizabeth II presents Frankel's jockey Tom Queally with the Champion Stakes trophy at Ascot.
Winning genes —
Queen Elizabeth II presents Frankel's jockey Tom Queally with the Champion Stakes trophy at Ascot.
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Australian mare Black Caviar, pictured with trainer Peter Moody, remains unbeaten in 22 races.
Mum's the word? —
Australian mare Black Caviar, pictured with trainer Peter Moody, remains unbeaten in 22 races.
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Frankel has even been immortalised in a surrealist painting. Artist Michael Kirkbride's "Armchair Ride" was inspired by a poem about Frankel demolishing the field in last year's 2000 Guineas race.
Surreal Frankel —
Frankel has even been immortalised in a surrealist painting. Artist Michael Kirkbride's "Armchair Ride" was inspired by a poem about Frankel demolishing the field in last year's 2000 Guineas race.
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Under the stewardship of jockey Queally, the four-year-old Frankel has brought home winnings of just over $4 million for his owners.
Rich pickings —
Under the stewardship of jockey Queally, the four-year-old Frankel has brought home winnings of just over $4 million for his owners.
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Trainer Henry Cecil has put his all into schooling Frankel and even installed a closed circuit TV system in the horse's stable to ensure he is safe at night.
The man behind Frankel —
Trainer Henry Cecil has put his all into schooling Frankel and even installed a closed circuit TV system in the horse's stable to ensure he is safe at night.
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Both Black Caviar and Frankel have spawned a micro marketing industry. Frankel flags were the order of the day at Glorious Goodwood this year. There is also an impressive line in Frankel fleeces, mugs and hats available online.
Flags and fan clubs —
Both Black Caviar and Frankel have spawned a micro marketing industry. Frankel flags were the order of the day at Glorious Goodwood this year. There is also an impressive line in Frankel fleeces, mugs and hats available online.
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The Australian High Commission in the UK had to hold a ballot for Ascot tickets, such was the demand from the expat community to see Black Caviar on British soil. She also has an online store with cufflinks selling for $42.
A brand in her own right —
The Australian High Commission in the UK had to hold a ballot for Ascot tickets, such was the demand from the expat community to see Black Caviar on British soil. She also has an online store with cufflinks selling for $42.
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Frankel and Black Caviar even have their own Twitter handles. "Goodbye UK, and thank you for your hospitality Your Majesty," tweeted @blackcaviar2006 after coming to Britain. "I enjoyed my time in Newmarket and racing at Royal Ascot xx."
Tweeting horses —
Frankel and Black Caviar even have their own Twitter handles. "Goodbye UK, and thank you for your hospitality Your Majesty," tweeted @blackcaviar2006 after coming to Britain. "I enjoyed my time in Newmarket and racing at Royal Ascot xx."
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In Frankel's new life as a stud, the in-demand colt is expected to command a fee of $160,000 each time he sires a foal.
It's a stud's life —
In Frankel's new life as a stud, the in-demand colt is expected to command a fee of $160,000 each time he sires a foal.
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