Sir Henry Cecil has tactic concerns with Frankel regarding the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes
Sir Henry Cecil is voicing some tactical concerns related to Frankel regarding the repetition of some errors that he wants omitted at the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes.
"I haven't decided what we're going to do as I want to have a good look at the possible runners. I've got two or three ideas. I don't want it to turn into a sprint and if they go a decent gallop I'm not worried about Bullet Train, but he's in there if I
need him”, Cecil said.
Cecil continued: "I don't want him to make the running as he had quite an ordeal at Newmarket, especially as he's more relaxed and settled now. It's unlikely he'll make the running - he could, but I don't think it's the best thing for him”.
The eight-time unbeaten horse has won four times this season already and Sir Henry Cecil has pointed out Frankel's performance tactics at Newmarket in April when, according to him, the jockey had to restrain and control to quite an extent but the team was
still victorious as always.
Frankel was soon leading and went clear, to the least being ten lengths clear by the halfway mark, ridden just over one furlong out.
Idling a bit but still consistent in the final furlong, he was ridden out, unchallenged for quite some time, finishing the race with a lasting impression.
"I feel he's definitely an improving horse and I hope he keeps progressing - time will tell”, Cecil said.
Frankel’s latest victory came through when he succeeded on a track set for four. He did take keen control despite being always under control and within balance. He made all, got shaken up but readily quickened, clear over one furlong out, running on strongly
without countering any danger in the final furlong and finishing the race with his signature impressive style.
Richard Hannon’s Canford Cliffs with Richard Hughes onboard was the second in line to get done with the race.
Canford Cliffs was followed by Saeed Bin Suroor trained Rio De La Plata, covering the track third in line with Frankie Dettori onboard.
F Head’s Rajsaman was the one to break through the wire in the end while the rest of the three were already across the wire.
With eight runs gone without losing, it is not wrong to expect that the connections are tensed about not losing this time as well at the Qipco British Stakes.
Sir Henry Cecil has brought in Bullet Train for setting the pace as he has done before as well while the rest is pretty much dependent on how controlled Frankel stays on the track that day.
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