Lady Cecil, widow of the legendary Sir Henry Cecil, is to retire from training at the conclusion of the English flat season.

It will be a hard decision to leave Warren Place, a magnificent racing establishment on the Moolton Road in Newmarket, the horse capitol of the world.

“Training to me has always been working with the horses and the team here at Warren Place that is the reason I have continued since Henry died two years ago,” she said.

“I would like to thank the owners and those that have supported me, they have been fantastic,” she added.

Speculation regarding the future of Warren Place has never been far away since the death of Sir Henry Cecil.

The yard is believed to be have been purchased by Sheikh Mohammed, the Goldolphin founder will install a new trainer.

Last season Lady Cecil claimed three Group winners, with Noble Mission taking out Tattersalls Gold Cup, Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud, and the Qipco Champion Stakes.