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Abdullah hails 'genius' Cecil.

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Leading owner Prince Khalid Abdullah has paid a personal tribute to his "great friend" Sir Henry Cecil following the trainer's death on Tuesday at the age of 70.

Abdullah and Cecil enjoyed one of the strongest relationships in racing, with the owner standing by Cecil throughout his period in the doldrums in the early part of the last decade.

Cecil produced plenty of big winners for the Saudi prince over the years, not least Frankel, who retired after a 14-race unbeaten career at the end of 2012.

In a statement to Press Association Sport, Abdullah said: "It was with great sadness that I learnt of the death of Henry. His life is a remarkable story which has inspired so many.

"His genius and compassion, especially in the training of Frankel, was clear to see. Both their names will be indelibly linked. Above all, he was a great personal friend."