Frankel set for demanding second career at stud The British thoroughbred, who remained unbeaten in his fourteen-race career, will be expected to cover three mares a day at his new home of Banstead Manor Stud, in Newmarket. Three shifts, 7.30am, 3pm and 9pm, have already been scheduled for when he begins his new job, aptly, on Valentine's Day. To ensure maximum potency, even Frankel's diet has been changed. During his racing career, he used to eat 23lbs of oats per day, but nutrients and minerals have now been added to what he consumes. According to Philip Mitchell, general manager at Banstead Manor, the demand for Frankel in his first season as a stallion has been high. With over 250 enquiries to work through, Banstead Manor must choose around 100 mares, at a cost of £125,000 each. "We are spoilt for choice," said Mitchell. Those chosen in his early seasons at stud are likely to be proven broodmares, selected to maximise the chance of producing high-quality winners on the track. Frankel's first foals will be born in the early part of 2014 although it is thought that only a small number may be offered for public auction.