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bannerTuesday, 12 March, 2002, 16:52 GMT
Istabraq's dream is over

Euros are being accepted on-course at Cheltenham
After missing out on a festival last year the bookies are expecting a busy time at Cheltenham

Charlie Swan on Like-a-Butterfly celebrates winning the Gerrard Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham
Charlie Swan and Like-a-Butterfly get the Irish off to a great start at Cheltenham

Istabraq clears the second hurdle before being pulled up in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham
Istabraq, who was chasing a record fourth Champion Hurdle win, clears the second fence but was pulled up soon afterwards

Dean Gallagher celebrates winning the Champion Hurdle on Hor La Loi
Istabraq's absence left the way clear for Dean Gallagher on Hor La Loi to come through to win

Charlie Swan on Istabraq and trainer Aidan O'Brien pass the packed stand on their way to post
The dream was not to be and Istabraq can now look forward to a long retirement

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