Frodon retired: 2020 King George winner and former Ryanair Chase star ends racing career with 19 wins from 52 starts
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Former King George VI Chase and Ryanair Chase winner Frodon has been retired from racing, trainer Paul Nicholls has confirmed.
The 11-year-old won a total of 19 races from 52 career starts, earning over £1.1m in prize money, with his most famous victories coming in the annual Boxing Day feature at Kempton in 2020 and at the 2019 Cheltenham Festival.
Owned by Paul Vogt, Frodon developed a remarkable relationship with regular rider Bryony Frost, but was winless since taking the 2022 Badger Beer Handicap Chase in November last year.
Speaking to Betfair, Nicholls said: “He’s been a fantastic horse and a wonderful servant since a three-year-old. He’s going to have a wonderful home with Bryony and Black Corton in Exmoor.
“He’s finishing in one piece which is great. He’s had a wonderful life and now has a home for life with Bryony.”
Image: Paul Nicholls poses with Frodon, Bravemansgame and Hitman
Frodon’s other big-race wins included the 2020 Silviniaco Conti Chase and the 2019 Cotswold Chase.