Racing: Istabraq waits for Smurfit Champion Hurdle

Istabraq may not run again until bidding for an unprecedented fourth Smurfit Champion Hurdle victory, his trainer Aidan O’Brien has revealed.

Mon, 31 Dec, 2001 - 10:15

Istabraq may not run again until bidding for an unprecedented fourth Smurfit Champion Hurdle victory, his trainer Aidan O’Brien has revealed.

He outlined the plan after the nine year old returned to winning form in the Tote December Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown.

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