Istabraq
Istabraq (born 23 May 1992) is a retired Irish Thoroughbred racehorse who was most famous for his hurdling. He won the Champion Hurdle on three occasions. He was trained by Aidan O'Brien and owned by John Patrick McManus. Jockey Charlie Swan rode him in all of his 29 races over jumps.
| Istabraq | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Sadler's Wells |
| Dam | Betty's Secret |
| Damsire | Secretariat |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 1992 |
| Country | Ireland |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Shadwell Estate Co. |
| Owner | Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum John P. McManus |
| Trainer | Aidan O'Brien |
| Record | 40: 25-7-0 11: 2-4-0 (Flat) 29: 23-3-0 (Hurdle) |
| Earnings | £1,053,385 |
| Major wins | |
| Champion Hurdle (1998, 1999, 2000) Irish Champion Hurdle (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001) Future Champions Novice Hurdle (1996) Royal Bond Novice Hurdle (1996) Deloitte Novice Hurdle (1997) Royal & SunAlliance Novices' Hurdle (1997) Punchestown Champion Novice Hurdle (1997) Hatton's Grace Hurdle (1997, 1998) December Festival Hurdle (1997, 1998, 1999, 2001) Aintree Hurdle (1999) Punchestown Champion Hurdle (1999) John James McManus Memorial Hurdle (1997, 1998, 1999) | |
| Awards | |
| Timeform rating: 180 | |
| Honours | |
| Istabraq Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown | |
| Last updated on December 18, 2006 | |
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