Mandatory Credit: Photo by Louise Pollard/racingfotos.com/REX/Shutterstock (10189120f) RESERVE TANK and Robbie Power (blue cap) Win the Betway Mersey Novices’ Hurdle for trainer Colin Tizzard. In second Brewin’upastorm and Richard Johnson (pink) Aintree Racecourse Horse Racing – 06 Apr 2019 Credit: Getty
HEARTBROKEN trainer Olly Murphy has confirmed the tragic death of ‘much-loved yard favourite’ Brewin’upastorm.
The heroic hurdler was still going strong just last month, finishing runner-up in a handicap at Aintree.
Top trainer Olly Murphy said his beloved Brewin’upastorm was a yard favourite and ‘total gentleman’ Credit: PA
Brewin’upastorm, seen here on the left at Aintree, won three Grade 2s in a stellar career over hurdles Credit: Rex
He won three Grade 2s in his pomp, including most recently at Fairyhouse in Ireland two years ago.
He ran at Cheltenham Festival too, finishing fourth in the 2019 Albert Bartlett.
A Grade 1 win always eluded him and the closest he came was when second under Richard Johnson in the Mersey Novices’ Hurdle at the 2019 Grand National Festival.
Confirming the sad news, top handler Murphy wrote on Instagram: “We are heartbroken to share the loss of our much-loved yard favourite, Brewin-upastorm.
“A true star and a huge part of the team, he gave us so many wonderful memories throughout his career.
“A 1-time winner, including three Grade 2 victories, he was not only a talented racehorse but also a total gentleman who was adored by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
“We would like to express our sincere gratitude to his owner, Barbara, to Gerard, who rode him every day, and to Harriet, who cared for him so devotedly.
“Brewin’upastorm will be sadly missed by all at the yard.
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“Thank you Brew.”
The horse won ten of his 36 career races and amassed just shy of £350,000 in prize money.
He made his debut under rules at Hereford in January 2018, winning a bumper and made rapid progress, almost claiming his Grade 1 later that season.
Brewin’upastorm’s death comes after it was confirmed Willie Mullins’ Cheltenham Festival legend Un De Sceaux had also sadly passed.
While Jattvibe Racing exclusively told you last week Aidan O’Brien’s former Derby fav The Lion In Winter had tragically passed after a paddocks accident.
