The horse was universally admired after a superb career.
THREE-TIME CHAMPION Hurdle winner Istabraq has died at the age of 32, his owner JP McManus has announced.
In all Istabraq won 23 of his 29 races over obstacles, most famously becoming the fifth horse to win three Champion Hurdles at the Cheltenham Festival in 2000. In a statement issued on Thursday, McManus said: “Sadly, Istabraq passed away at 1.15am this morning at the ripe old age of 32. He was a very special horse who gave us many great days of fun and enjoyment.
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