Istabraq's GREATEST moments - Legendary racehorse passes away aged 32

Istabraq is one of racing's greatest ever talents and among his achievements were three Champion Hurdle wins at the Cheltenham Festival. We've looked back at some of his finest victories.

[@user-fd9kq3rc7c]

As an American with a Brit friend who loves Istabraq, I'm adding my condolences to all who saw this great champion run. He had lots of top American blood in him including the incomparable Secretariat. Two hearts of great champions. RIP Istabraq. ❤

[@michaelcoleman2061]

The applause he got when pulled up in his final champion hurdle still makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up! RIP Istabraq. Gave us memories of a generation x 🐴

[@TROUBLEAGAIN]

Was there that day as in all the others

[@tommyrix7793]

Best champion hurdler of my lifetime. Period.

[@bluenose622000]

As the last bit of commentary said champion of champions.

[@ianbryant2461]

Very sad news about this magnificent champion. One for the ages. I am sure he would have a good life in retirement but he will always be remembered 😭

[@DenisDuffy-hb8wh]

I Will Always Love Istabraq - Greatest Champion Hurdler That I Have Ever Seen ❤️

[@ronniemurtagh1786]

R.I.P. Istabraq, a true champion who got to live a really great life in retirement!!!

[@Grudeman408]

Rip champion 🏆 the best looking NH horse I ever seen, the classic saddlers wells white stamp on his forehead and four white socks absolutely stunning BEAST ☘️☘️

[@Sahkee2001]

Istabraq … class incarnate. Despite all of his trainer’s exploits in the flat sphere, Istabraq remains his only and truly great horse.

[@user-dr4xj9ht8w]

Simply the best ... RIP a true champion. There will never be another istabraq. A great character, a brilliant racehorse. My sincere condolences to everyone connected to dear istabraq ❤

[@vimknighter]

R.I.P One of the best hurdlers to ever do it.

[@madtingsadting]

My favourite horse of all time. Still had the same aura in his 30s. A true champion.

[@latchmere100]

RIP Istabraq, thanks for some great memories.😊

[@mrjesabi]

His odds of losing were so low I stopped backing him,so I just loved watching him win.
I could never back against him.
❤

[@sportsglobal9527]

The greatest hurdler iv ever seen, superb horse with a huge heart. RIP istabraq

[@carolmorgan5614]

Amazing horse , condolences to all his connections 😢

[@TROUBLEAGAIN]

The greatest

[@MickyPersaud]

❤

[@michaeljohnson5365]

Constitaution Hill was faster

[@AlanKelly-ff7tk]

No such horse