Lady Jane Cecil to Retire From Training

Lady Jane Cecil, who took over the stable of her late husband, the legendary Sir Henry Cecil, has announced she will stop training at the end of the British flat season.

Lady Cecil, who began training upon the death of her husband two years ago, said her decision coincides with a decision by the executors of Henry Cecil's estate to sell the Warren Place facility from which the stable has been based in England.

"Training, for me, has always been about working with the horses and the team here at Warren Place," Cecil said in a statement on the Warren Place website. "That has been a major factor in why I have continued since Henry died two years ago.

"Therefore, I confirm that at the end of the flat season, I will stop training. Until then, the team and I will continue to work hard to achieve as much as we can with the horses.

"I would like to thank my owners for their much appreciated on-going support. They have been fantastic over the last two years and I can't thank them enough for their understanding and help."

The Racing Post reported Warren Place is believed to be in the process of being purchased by Sheikh Mohammed and the Godolphin founder will install a new trainer.

Among Lady Cecil's successes during her training career have been three group I triumphs with Noble Mission   in the Tattersalls Gold Cup, Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud, and Qipco Champion Stakes.

Ed Walker, who leases part of Warren Place, will also continue at the stables until November.