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Moving tributes paid at Sir Henry Cecil service
By Bruce Jackson
THE racing world and the public who loved him turned out in force on Monday to remember trainer Sir Henry Cecil in a moving service at Ely Cathedral to celebrate his life. (10 hours ago)More
"After Cecil's favourite hymn, All Things Bright and Beautiful, Lord Grimthorpe lightened the mood with his recollections, starting with a little-known Cecil fact that drew laughter.
"In 1955 a young Henry Cecil played goalkeeper for Sunningdale School. He let in 47 goals in seven consecutive losing matches - that is the true stuff of legend.
"Thirty-six Classic winners, 75 Royal Ascot winners, 114 Group 1 winners, ten times champion trainer - that is also the stuff of legend."
"Grimthorpe felt no-one could capture Cecil's "expression of self-belief and determination, exasperating naivety which is so often the heartbeat of genius", or "his charm and kindness".
The love and trust he engendered together with always having fun were also highlighted by his family, with son Jake, who paid a moving tribute, referring to being "taught the importance of kindness and understanding" whether with the Queen, a prince, or "Mr Kipper who delivered the potted shrimps".
He continued: "Everyone was treated with the utmost respect by Dad - Dad's purity meant people believed him and they stood by him when he was knocked down."
"There were more laughs and a few tears as the audio played Cecil recounting work mornings on the Heath: "We take the mickey out of each other but get on very well - I think they treat me as a bit of a joke. It's a bit like a cocktail party in the morning, but without any drink."
"After musing that he might have been a porter at a railway station, the tape ended with Cecil saying: "I have been very lucky to have lived the life I have done . . . and I have loved every minute of it, every minute."
"The service ended fittingly with the haunting bagpipes of a former Scots Guard major, organised by Cecil's brother Arthur Boyd Rochfort. "
Further poignant reflections on the memorial service from Alastair Down, and pictures by Edward Whitaker, will appear in Tuesday's Racing Post
Sir Henry Cecil gave all racehorses a voice, both in theory and in practice (JMC)
7:14PM 16 SEP 2013
"After Cecil's favourite hymn, All Things Bright and Beautiful, Lord Grimthorpe lightened the mood with his recollections, starting with a little-known Cecil fact that drew laughter.
"In 1955 a young Henry Cecil played goalkeeper for Sunningdale School. He let in 47 goals in seven consecutive losing matches - that is the true stuff of legend.
"Thirty-six Classic winners, 75 Royal Ascot winners, 114 Group 1 winners, ten times champion trainer - that is also the stuff of legend."
"Grimthorpe felt no-one could capture Cecil's "expression of self-belief and determination, exasperating naivety which is so often the heartbeat of genius", or "his charm and kindness".
The love and trust he engendered together with always having fun were also highlighted by his family, with son Jake, who paid a moving tribute, referring to being "taught the importance of kindness and understanding" whether with the Queen, a prince, or "Mr Kipper who delivered the potted shrimps".
He continued: "Everyone was treated with the utmost respect by Dad - Dad's purity meant people believed him and they stood by him when he was knocked down."
"There were more laughs and a few tears as the audio played Cecil recounting work mornings on the Heath: "We take the mickey out of each other but get on very well - I think they treat me as a bit of a joke. It's a bit like a cocktail party in the morning, but without any drink."
"After musing that he might have been a porter at a railway station, the tape ended with Cecil saying: "I have been very lucky to have lived the life I have done . . . and I have loved every minute of it, every minute."
"The service ended fittingly with the haunting bagpipes of a former Scots Guard major, organised by Cecil's brother Arthur Boyd Rochfort. "
Further poignant reflections on the memorial service from Alastair Down, and pictures by Edward Whitaker, will appear in Tuesday's Racing Post
Sir Henry Cecil gave all racehorses a voice, both in theory and in practice (JMC)
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