Article: Horse Racing: HORSE WHO MADE THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE; TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT CECIL.(Sports)

Article: A meteoric rise from betting-shop fodder to front-page stardom; Here we reproduce Steve Dennis's essay on Sergeant Cecil in the new Racing Post book, Flat Horses of 2005.(Sports)
The Racing Post (London, England);  December 9, 2005 ;     700+ words ......bluebloods, but Sergeant Cecil's exploits in...in the eye. No horse has ever done what Sergeant Cecil did: win the...to deny him. Sergeant Cecil had come so far...told that no horse had completed...die was cast. SERGEANT CECIL was 5lb well...but Munro and ...

Article: Tale of much-loved stayer premature but so enjoyable; BOOKS AND VIDEOS Sergeant Cecil - The Impossible Dream from Rags to Racing's Riches by Steve Dennis (pounds 20, published by Highdown).(Sports)
The Racing Post (London, England);  July 8, 2007 ;     700+ words ......never taken his horse's remarkable exploits...expectation. Before Sergeant Cecil, named after Cooper...and, given that Sergeant Cecil went on to complete...hat-trick (the only horse to win the Northumberland...like it. What a horse. What a story...still run and run. ...

Article: Horse Racing: Horse Power - Sergeant earns stripes in style; Timeform salute to top horse.(Sport)
Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England);  April 1, 2006 ;     365 words ......unlikely source. Sergeant Cecil, trained by Rod...became the first horse ever to complete...reception accorded to Sergeant Cecil on his return to...helped him land the Horse of the Year award...and rates every horse that ran on the...TRIPLE TOPS: Sergeant Cecil ...

Article: Racing: Sergeant Cecil takes the footslogger's route to dreamland CHAMPIONS' DAY. A horse named for a First World War soldier and a potential Classic star beat the odds
The Independent on Sunday;  October 16, 2005 ;     700+ words ...Sergeant Cecil, the horse named as a monument...became the first horse in history to win...cheaply bought, Sergeant Cecil is an inspiration...perfection, burying Sergeant Cecil in the pack until...I've ever ridden a horse who helps me more...professionalism and ...

Article: Racing: SERGEANT; Cecil claims victory in fight for Flat honours.(Sport)
Sunday Mercury (Birmingham, England);  January 1, 2006 ;     617 words ......the season but Sergeant Cecil has marched to...When it came to Horse of the Year, Sergeant Cecil simply had no...the shade by a horse that captured...of the season, Sergeant Cecil hardly had the...votes as any other horse in the Racehorse...as 14-1 chance, ...

Article: Pricewise: Quick march for reliable Sergeant Cecil at 11-1.(Sports)
The Racing Post (London, England);  August 17, 2005 ;     557 words ......are the ultra-consistent Sergeant Cecil, who is proven in these...Monday, then it is clear Sergeant Cecil can win again today. He...the way the race was run. Sergeant Cecil needs to be covered up and...Rod Millman has aimed the horse at this race since the start...way he ...

Article: Horse Racing: Prepare for an epic of Biblical proportions.(Sports)
The Racing Post (London, England);  June 21, 2007 ;     700+ words ......odds faced by Sergeant Cecil in the Gold Cup...Millman. Victory for Sergeant Cecil could well result...of victory for Sergeant Cecil would far exceed...the giant. If Sergeant Cecil's in-form jockey...result. The Irish horse owns the rare...had his sling, ...

Article: Horse Racing: 'Sarge' back to earn more stripes on a tough mission; 2.45 YORKSHIRE CUP.(Sports)
The Racing Post (London, England);  May 18, 2007 ;     645 words ......terrible judge of a horse. He should have known...pedigree. Now another horse is emerging to usurp...pre-eminence in York folklore. Sergeant Cecil, himself a confirmed...lot more patient on Sergeant Cecil this afternoon. Hang...reportedly said yesterday. Sergeant ...

Article: Horse Racing: WHAT A HORSE WHAT A STORY!(Sports)
The Racing Post (London, England);  October 2, 2006 ;     488 words ......the achievement - Sergeant Cecil was former jump...crowd too. What a horse. What a story...incredible one, for Sergeant Cecil was bought out...Munro made the horse and wishing him...Alan gave the horse the confidence...Prix du Cadran 1 Sergeant Cecil Frankie ...

Article: Horse Racing: Sergeant Cecil back for more at a course he can't get enough of; 3.15 GNER DONCASTER CUP.(Sports)
The Racing Post (London, England);  September 8, 2006 ;     700+ words ......chestnut gelding known as Sergeant Cecil was definitely not around...for Dick Turpin, but Sergeant Cecil absolutely thrives on...on the late-running Sergeant Cecil with the sure timing...straightforward task for Sergeant Cecil under a 3lb penalty...to Alcazar, a better ...

Article: Horse Racing: Sergeant Cecil shows he has not reached his peak yet; YORK.(Sports)
The Racing Post (London, England);  May 19, 2007 ;     479 words ......prizes, the remarkable Sergeant Cecil signalled he is still...temporary transfer. Sergeant Cecil did not hit winning...favourite with Hills. Sergeant Cecil was anchored at the...pressure was applied, Sergeant Cecil's momentum carried him...Group 1 penalty, but ...

Article: RACING : Sergeant Cecil's fair cop.(Sport)
The Birmingham Post (England);  August 18, 2005 ;     544 words ......William Hayler at York Sergeant Cecil made the 550mile round...chance became the first horse for almost a century...any kind of horse'. Sergeant Cecil is an unquestionably...Absolutely fantastic, this horse has been a real star...However, Munro and Sergeant Cecil ...

Article: Horse Racing: Sergeant and Munro back in tandem again; 2.40 EMIRATES AIRLINE YORKSHIRE CUP.(Sports)
The Racing Post (London, England);  May 16, 2008 ;     541 words ...The race Key stat Sergeant Cecil won this race last...the year before Sergeant Cecil will have a key Sergeant Cecil will have a key...staying prize. Sergeant Cecil secured Horse of the Year honours...Knavesmire, where Sergeant Cecil has recorded ...

Article: Sergeant Cecil goes back into training with new stable.(Sports)
The Racing Post (London, England);  February 24, 2009 ;     293 words ...Byline: By Jon Lees SERGEANT CECIL, who retired last year...and seems a happy chap. Sergeant Cecil won ten of his 52 starts...resulted in him being voted Horse of the Year by members...publishing arm - released Sergeant Cecil: The Official Story, written...when asked his opinion ...