Istabraq celebrates 32nd Birthday

Istabraq, the three-time Champion Hurdle winner dominated the Cheltenham Festival, winning four consecutive years and recording a remarkable three successive Champion Hurdle wins between 1998-2000.
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[@roberttemple4873]

How wonderful. Watching him race over the seasons gave many great pleasure.

[@markryder1400]

Amazing to see him at 32 years thanks for the wonderful memories ❤️ 😊 ♥️

[@tomgallagher7870]

What a brilliant video..and what a legend..could be a good omen with the limerick hurlers making there own history.👍

[@user-bz7tj2ny9k]

A great horse .One of the best Champion hurdlers. He seems to enjoy the attention and looks well for 32.

[@martinafitzgerald6995]

OMG ! It's wonderful to see him, and he looks so well. He is and was a hero. He was something special on the track ! ❤

[@lizbignell7813]

What a star. It is marvellous to see how well he looks, if only all horses could get that level of care. JP is a great owner.

[@frankelforever14]

Great to see the old boy looking so well. Definitely the pet of the family, he is treated better than quite a lot of humans are in Ireland. It's a testament to the horse that so many legends showed up for his birthday 👏

[@chrisfleming8908]

Well done great to see a legend of a horse live this long 😊❤

[@suemaher5282]

32 Fantastic. Happy Birthday Istabraq u got the Rolls Royce of owners and J.P got a champion. Big thankyou to everyone involved with this legend he looks so gd. Love the McManus family

[@Rebeljustforkicks]

Happy Birthday Istabraq .Lovely to see him thriving and loved by all.Lovely post.Thanks for sharing ❤

[@richardbarker156]

Well done for looking after this horse 32 years old what a race horse

[@smokey6766]

This horse was a true star ⭐️ so pleased to see him in rude health. Bless him 👍😘😘

[@tonysinnott2785]

Lovely to see the Brilliant horse looking so well , brilliant over hurdles , well done to all the McManus family and staff for giving him such great care ❤

[@shaunchambers7369]

Outstanding horse, happy birthday Istabraq 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@MultiGibbs123]

This is wonderful

[@musicmike1972]

Wow - that is such a fantastic story and good to see him looking so well at his age.

[@johnbannister1173]

What fantastic way to look after a super racehorse that has done so much for you. Jp and your family and staff I think you all fantastic ❤

[@michaelboyle7668]

Super happy birthday hope you have another 10 at least from all in wexford 😊

[@michellewinfield3899]

Happy belated birthday beautiful horse 32 years old hope you enjoyed byour carrot cake.🎂🎉🎈

[@michaelmoran9399]

Great Horse and the best hurdle jockey of all time nobody was ever going to beat that combination.

[@leecorcoran6174]

Charlie swan sitting high in the saddle with a double hand full 🐎🐎🐎👍👍

[@maryriordan123]

Rest in happy horse heaven Istabraq. ❤ Gave us great enjoyment in the Racing Calendar in the years past. Great to know he was so well looked after in retirement years.

[@ronniemurtagh1786]

R.I.P. Istabraq, you are a legend!!! You gave us unbelievable times, and I am so happy you had a great life in retirement!!!!

[@TROUBLEAGAIN]

My favourite horse watched him in all his races at the festival feel so lucky to see the greatest / loved watching his retirement.

[@stuartlloyd8193]

Legend

[@victorialawhon2251]

32 is a grand age for a horse. It's obvious he's had the best of care! Happy Birthday handsome fellow! 💖

[@maribelfain9342]

Amazing how they care and love ❤️ dedication passion for him gratitude 😊

[@colmohara6012]

RIP Champ. What a legacy you leave behind. The greatest ever.

[@STYLES442]

The greatest ever thanks JP for looking after him.

[@andymanson]

Beautiful! I can't find the words...

[@Nautilus1972]

R.I.P. one of the true racing heroes. In his time there was no other. Limestone would give him a race over two and a half mind. I kissed his sire Sadler’s Wells as he stood in his box!

[@pattimiller9157]

God bless you for caring for him ❤

[@jimmysharkey1665]

Brilliant horse and Brilliant owener 🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎

[@classactsexpertiseandinspi4815]

JP is such an evolved human being, to create a rehab and retirement facility for horses like this with highly skilled and kind staff. Would love to know what food and exercise regime they put this horse on throughout his retirement - so many could learn from it - the horse is happy, sharp and as fit as possible - how is it done? Well done JP and all his Irish team.

[@sarahhilton8631]

Rest easy beautiful boy 💜 Thinking of you all x

[@vimknighter]

R.I.P You majestic Champion

[@mickvanquish]

as i already posted on another site ,what a stunning constitution the the horse has,,, to live this long,,,,greatest 2mile hurdler ever,,,,,,,,,,

[@eugenekeher978]

Sadly robbed of a fourth Champion Hurdle in a row , by the foot and mouth outbreak , he may well have done it , still three in a row is brilliant , great to see him so well .

[@user-yh8po8gf5j]

🎂🥂💐🔥

[@user-qh9jd9fl1s]

Wonderful horse❤

[@leecorcoran6174]

What a horse 🐎

[@Athena621]

Oh wow, well done!?

[@martinward9780]

Rip istabraq best hurdler ever.

[@dermotfox1761]

Wonderful.

[@jonnycox5932]

RIP Istabraq 😭

[@ournomadslife]

R.I.P. Champ

[@Timetomakeytgreatagain]

Rip❤️

[@cpdoody76]

What a horse.

[@dailydose821]

I understand he is the grandsire of Secretariat?!

[@markperryman2311]

R.I.P. ISTABRAQ ..... LEGEND