Racing: Swan tribute to retired Istabraq

Jockey Charlie Swan paid tribute to three times Smurfit Champion Hurdle winner Istabraq after he was officially retired today.

Thu, 21 Mar, 2002 - 16:54

Jockey Charlie Swan paid tribute to three times Smurfit Champion Hurdle winner Istabraq after he was officially retired today.

Owner JP McManus and trainer Aidan O’Brien called time on the 10-year-old’s sparkling career after a thorough veterinary examination on the off-hind hock injury he sustained in last week’s Champion hurdle.

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