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Article: AT LAST! Cecil thrills loyal followers with his first Cup success.(Sports)
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- The Racing Post (London, England)
- Article date:
- November 8, 2009
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Byline: David Ashforth
WISHES, it is well known, sometimes come true, and the wishes of thousands of admirers of Henry Cecil were fulfilled when Midday gave the much-loved nine-time champion trainer his first Breeders' Cup triumph in the Filly & Mare Turf on Friday.
Tom Queally, achieving Cup success on his first ride, expressed his delight at rewarding Cecil's support. For them and their supporters, it was the perfect result.
Cecil's reputation was built partly on his success with fillies and, 24 years after Oh So Sharp won the fillies' Triple ...