Sir Henry Cecil is planning to make a welcome return to the racecourse in order to see Frankel compete in Wednesday’s Juddmonte International at York.
The celebrated trainer, who has been receiving ongoing treatment for cancer, has not wanted to pick up other infections, and missed the unbeaten superstar’s most recent victory in the Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.
Frankel, who has dominated the mile division, faces just eight rivals as he steps up to 10 furlongs for thefirst time in a bid for win number 13.
“Although I have had some medical treatment recently and not been racing because my immune system is low, I have been able to work from home,” Cecil said.
“I am very hopeful that I will be able to make it to York on Wednesday to saddle my horses.
“I just cannot miss the day and I want to be there for Frankel.”
While hardly a betting proposition as a long odds-on shot, news of the International declarations saw bookmakers Coral ease Frankel from 1-10 to 1-8, while he was trading at 1-7 with William Hill.
