Racing: Retirement beckons for mighty Istabraq

Istabraq is set to be retired after his bid for a record fourth Smurfit Champion Hurdle victory ended in anti-climax on Tuesday.

Wed, 13 Mar, 2002 - 16:39

Istabraq is set to be retired after his bid for a record fourth Smurfit Champion Hurdle victory ended in anti-climax on Tuesday.

He was sent off 2-1 favourite for the Cheltenham showpiece, in which his previous wins in 1998, 1999 and 2000 had proved him undoubtedly the top hurdler of the past decade.

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