JOCKEY CAMPBELL GILLIES has lost his life while on holiday in Greece.
The 21-year-old, who only two months ago was celebrating a win on board Brindisi Breeze in the Albert Barlett Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham, died in a swimming pool accident in the resort of Kavos in Corfu.
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Gillies had ridden four winners this season and was enjoying a getaway with fellow jockeys Henry Brooke, Nathan Moscrop and Harry Haynes when tragedy struck.
His brother, Finlay, is a professional rugby player with Glasgow Warriors.
Jockey Campbell Gillies dies in holiday accident
JOCKEY CAMPBELL GILLIES has lost his life while on holiday in Greece.
The 21-year-old, who only two months ago was celebrating a win on board Brindisi Breeze in the Albert Barlett Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham, died in a swimming pool accident in the resort of Kavos in Corfu.
Gillies had ridden four winners this season and was enjoying a getaway with fellow jockeys Henry Brooke, Nathan Moscrop and Harry Haynes when tragedy struck.
His brother, Finlay, is a professional rugby player with Glasgow Warriors.
Tributes have been pouring in for the Scot on Twitter and AP McCoy tweeted:
Watch his post-race interview after that Cheltenham win in March below.
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