American trainer Frankel dies aged 68

Legendary American trainer Bobby Frankel has died at his home in California aged 68 after a long battle with leukaemia.

Mon, 16 Nov, 2009 - 17:37

Legendary American trainer Bobby Frankel has died at his home in California aged 68 after a long battle with leukaemia.

He was one of the most decorated members of his profession as a Hall Of Famer and five-time champion US trainer who landed the world record amount of most Grade or Group One victories in a single season.

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