Sir Henry Richard Amherst Cecil (11 January 1943 – 11 June 2013) was a British
flat racing horse trainer. He was widely regarded as one of the greatest trainers in history. Cecil was
Champion Trainer 10 times and, as of June 2012, had trained 25 domestic Classic winners, comprising four winners of the
Epsom Derby, eight winners of the
Epsom Oaks, six winners of the
1,000 Guineas, three of the
2,000 Guineas and four winners of the
St. Leger Stakes. His success in the
Epsom Oaks and the
1,000 Guineas made him particularly renowned for his success with
fillies. He was the Master Trainer at
Royal Ascot, where he successfully trained 75 winners.