Private funeral for Henry Cecil

A private funeral for Henry Cecil will be held in Newmarket on Monday week, it has been announced.

Thu, 13 Jun, 2013 - 01:00

Ashley Iveson

The legendary trainer died on Tuesday morning, aged 70, following a long battle with stomach cancer.

While his funeral will be a family-only occasion, a further celebration of Cecil’s life is planned for a later date, although details are yet to be confirmed.

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