Legend Henry awarded knighthood

LEGENDARY trainer Henry Cecil has been awarded a knighthood in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Sat, 11 Jun, 2011 - 01:00

The 68-year-old is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest trainers in history and his services to the sport have been recognised.

After serving as assistant to his stepfather Cecil Boyd-Rochford for four years, Cecil took out his licence in 1969 and he has not looked back since.

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