Frankel preps for Ascot race; BC next year?
Undefeated colt Frankel continued his preparation Friday for next month's Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on British Champions Day. Trainer Sir Henry Cecil told reporters at a press conference following a workout at Newmarket that Frankel is doing very well and that his best is yet to come. While Frankel won't be coming for this year's Breeders' Cup, Brisnet says Cecil also offered a glimpse into next year's plans:
"I don't want Frankel at the Breeders' Cup this year because of the tight track," Cecil said of Churchill Downs' turf course. "It moves to Santa Anita next year, which would be better for him.
"I would love to take him to the QIPCO Champion S. (Eng-G1) next year and then there is a month to the Breeders' Cup, so maybe the Prince (Khalid Abdullah) will decide to finish him at the Breeders' Cup."
