JP McManus, proprietor of three-time champion hurdler Istabraq, has died aged 32, it has been introduced.
The son of Sadler’s Wells began life as a wise flat horse for John Gosden and, after becoming a member of Aidan O’Brien, turned one of many best and hottest Nationwide Hunt horses of the fashionable period.
Istabrac gained 23 of 29 hurdles races in complete, most notably changing into the fifth horse to win three hurdles on the 2000 Cheltenham Pageant.
Throughout his illustrious profession he additionally gained the Royal and Solar League Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham in 1997, in addition to 4 Irish Champion Hurdles, two Hatton Grace Hurdles and one Aintree Hurdle champion.
Istabrak – the best hurdler of all time
Istabrak’s racing profession led to 2002 when he was pulled from the race for a fourth Champion Hurdle title at Cheltenham. The stud loved an extended and glad retirement and celebrated his thirty second birthday in Could.
In an announcement launched on Thursday, McManus mentioned: “Sadly, Istabrak handed away at 1.15am this morning on the age of 32. He was a really particular horse who introduced us a lot pleasure. Come and have a good time with plenty of enjoyable and pleasure.
“We wish to thank Lara Hegarty, Johnny O’Brien and all of the employees at Martinstown for his or her care of him through the years.
“We have been delighted to arrange an ideal celebration for his current birthday in Could. He has left great reminiscences for Noreen, myself and the household.”
