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How to turn a great racemare into a great broodmare - what comes next for Enable

James Thomas investigates what will happen to the mighty mare once she's retired

Enable and Frankie Dettori after an historic third King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes victory
Enable and Frankie Dettori after an historic third King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes victoryCredit: Edward Whitaker

This article was originally published on October 2

From the moment Enable's ascendancy began, her story has been one of pure racing theatre. The leading lady has compiled a race record that is nothing short of exceptional, with 11 Group 1s already and the prospect of a 12th, a feat that would see her claim a third Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, on the horizon at Longchamp on Sunday.

She has been joined by a powerful supporting cast, with Frankie Dettori in the saddle for those key successes. The ebullient Italian's showmanship has been complimented by Enable's statesmanlike trainer John Gosden, who is not only a master of his craft but a man whose eloquent insights have helped to illuminate the personality that Enable has displayed during her five seasons in training.

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