Frankel ‘fine’ after Ascot demolition

Frankel (right) was reported to be “fine” back at his Warren Place stables despite losing a shoe during his scintillating performance in the Queen Anne Stakes.

Henry Cecil’s superstar colt was extending his unbeaten record to 11 from wins as many starts in the opening race of Royal Ascot 2012, demolishing old rival Excelebration by 11 lengths.

Cecil said: “He lost a front shoe (in the race). I don’t know where it happened but it got loose in the last furlong and came off.