Sir Henry Cecil's career – in pictures

Henry Cecil in a reflective mood Photograph: Eamonn McCabe for the Guardian

Wollow, ridden by Gianfranco Dettori (father of Frankie) and trained by Henry Cecil, started the 1976 2,000 Guineas as even money favourite. He took the lead a quarter of a mile from the finish and ran on strongly in the closing stages to win by one and a half lengths from Vitiges. His winning time of 1:38.09 was the fastest for the race since Palestine won in 1950 Photograph: Getty Images/Getty Images

Henry Cecil chats with Lester Piggott in 1977 Photograph: Chris Smith/Getty Images

1979 saw the Cecil-trained Le Moss complete the "Stayers' Triple Crown" by winning the Ascot Gold Cup, Goodwood Cup and Doncaster Cup, a feat that was repeated in 1980. Shown is Le Moss with Joe Mercer in the saddle, left, winning the 1980 Gold Cup ahead of Ardross, with Christy Roche up Photograph: Mike Stephens/Getty Images

Henry Cecil pictured in April 1980 Photograph: Frank Tewkesbury/Getty Images

1985 saw Cecil's horse Oh So Sharp win the fillies' Triple Crown - here she is ridden by Steve Cauthen, second left, coming home ahead of Lanfranco, with Lester Piggot on board, right, in second place, and Phardante, ridden by Greville Starkey, second right, in third place to win the St Leger Photograph: PA Archive

The Henry Cecil-trained Reference Point is led into the winners enclosure with jockey Steve Cauthen aboard after they triumphed in the 1987 Derby Photograph: PA Archive

The 1993 Derby was won by Cecil's Commander In Chief, ridden by Mick Kinane, shown here in the middle of the pack (white hat) as they round Tattenham Corner Photograph: Bob Thomas/Getty Images

The 1,000 Guineas was won by Bosra Sham ridden by Pat Eddery in 1996 Photograph: Adam Butler/PA Archive

Henry Cecil poses with the Award of Merit at the Cartier Racing Awards in November 2005 Photograph: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Tom Queally and Twice Over (pink cap) land the Emirates Airline Champion Stakes in October 2009 at Newmarket Photograph: Julian Herbert/Getty Images

Henry Cecil amongst the roses at his stables, Warren Place, in June 2011 Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Cecil talks with his jockeys before an early gallop at Newmarket in September 2011 Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images

In November 2011 it's Sir Henry Cecil after he is knighted by Queen Elizabeth II during a ceremony at Buckingham Palace Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PA Archive

Cecil pictured in May 2012 with his most famous horse - Frankel Photograph: Tim E White /Rex Features

Frankel receives a gentle stroke and a proud smile from his trainer after their easy victory in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot 2012 Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

October 2012 sees Frankel run in the Champions Stakes at Ascot in the 14th and final race of his career Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

The outcome was never in doubt. Frankel is led into the winner's enclosure with Tom Queally on board, and Cecil's most famous horse finishes his career unbeaten Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

A congratulatory pat for Frankel from his trainer Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian