LIGHT SHONE TO SAVE A LEGEND

Graham Buddry recalls the day Light Shift revived Sir Henry Cecil’s ailing fortunes with an Epsom triumph

Light Shift, right and Sir Henry Cecil, below

Henry Cecil was a legend in his own lifetime.
With his family history it was clear that he would become a racehorse trainer, although his laid-back, playboy lifestyle at the time augured against his being successful.
That perception was very quickly laid to rest.
The older you are the more of his great horses you may recall, from incredible two-year-olds to Derby winners or my own personal favourite, Kris, that superlativ...

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