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'You have to treat her like a normal horse, but of course she isn't'
From her groom to her fans, Lewis Porteous hears why Enable is so special

We're just a week away from Enable's second attempt to make history by winning a third Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, after she was narrowly foiled by Waldgeist in her hat-trick bid last year.
In the meantime she has won a third King George at Ascot, an 11th Group 1 success in total, further cementing her status as one of the greatest mares in the history of the turf.
Through her remarkable journey she has made a huge impact on the lives of all those around her, plus the fans to whom she will always have a special place in their hearts.
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