premium
'The roar when the commentator called Enable hitting the front was palpable'
Lewis Porteous finds some first-hand memories of an unforgettable career

Punching the air: Frankie Dettori celebrates Classic glory aboard Enable in the OaksCredit: Edward Whitaker
Robert Havlin, jockey
I was there for Enable's debut
She was a slow burner early on and even to this season saved her best work for the round gallop on the Limekilns. A lot of the middle-distance fillies are the same and don't show you much in the morning and the boss always gives them time.
She was just ticking away in her work and flying under the radar going into her debut at Newcastle. She was ready to run but quite weak and still had plenty to do physically.
Read the full story
Read award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing, with exclusive news, interviews, columns, investigations, stable tours and subscriber-only emails.
Subscribe to unlock
- Racing Post digital newspaper (worth over £100 per month)
- Award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing
- Expert tips from the likes of Tom Segal and Paul Kealy
- Replays and results analysis from all UK and Irish racecourses
- Form study tools including the Pro Card and Horse Tracker
- Extensive archive of statistics covering horses, trainers, jockeys, owners, pedigree and sales data
Already a subscriber?Log in
Published on inNews
Last updated
more inNews
- How to add Racing Post as a preferred news source in Google
- It's your LAST CHANCE to get 30% off Racing Post+ for a whole year - don't miss out on all our fantastic content!
- 'Absolute nonsense' to claim Haiti Couleurs was out of his depth in Betfair Chase
- Catterick: 'I loved him straight away' - hurdles debutant Indian River makes winning start for Adrian Keatley
- Officials have 'no concerns' at Ascot as track gears up for stellar two-day meeting
more inNews
- How to add Racing Post as a preferred news source in Google
- It's your LAST CHANCE to get 30% off Racing Post+ for a whole year - don't miss out on all our fantastic content!
- 'Absolute nonsense' to claim Haiti Couleurs was out of his depth in Betfair Chase
- Catterick: 'I loved him straight away' - hurdles debutant Indian River makes winning start for Adrian Keatley
- Officials have 'no concerns' at Ascot as track gears up for stellar two-day meeting