Bobby Frankel, a Hall of Fame trainer who saddled six Breeders’ Cup winners and 2003 Belmont Stakes champion Empire Maker, died Monday from complications of cancer at the age of 68.
“Bobby Frankel was one of the greatest trainers in thoroughbred racing history,” National Thoroughbred Racing Association President and CEO Alex Waldrop said in a statement.
“His outstanding horsemanship, coupled with a keen insight into the game, made him a force in the sport for the last 40 years.
“His immense talent, and his abiding love for his horses, will be sorely missed.”
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