Horse Racing: Istabraq fine for Cheltenham - O'Brien

Istabraq has recovered from his workout at Leopardstown last week and remains on course to bid for an unprecedented fourth Smurfit Champion Hurdle success at the Cheltenham Festival next week.

The 10-year-old, who has raced just once this season, looked well and pleased jockey Charlie Swan in the gallop with stable companion Darapour last Tuesday.