Campbell Gillies

What terrible news - so sad for all the connections in what has already been an awful time since the high of Cheltenham. Thoughts with all concerned.
 
What awful news, so sad to hear. He was a very fine jockey.

If EWK is reading this, please pass on all the H&H racing fans condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.

xxx
 
Unbelievable, I'm utterly shocked. He had such a bright future.
What a dreadful time the yard has had since CHeltenham. Many condolences to his family, friends and all at Lucinda RUssell's yard.
 
Such tragic news. Can't believe Hexham the other day was the last time I ever saw him. He was so looking forward to his holiday with the boys too. His cheeky charm will be sorely missed by everyone especially his family and all the staff up at Lucinda Russels. RIP Campbell, sorely missed and very much loved x
 
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Horrible horrible news. My deepest condolences to all his friends and family. He was a very talented jockey and a huge asset to any trainer he rode for. Reunited with Brindisi Breeze way too soon RIP
 
It's surreal. It hasn't really sunk in yet. I don't think it will ever really sink in.

I know it's going to sound cliche by saying that there are no words to describe Campbell but there really aren't. You couldn't have asked for a more happy, fun loving, well grounded lad who would move heaven and earth to help you. Wee Bell always had a laugh and a wink for everyone he met. You couldn't stay mad at him for long as he was a complete charmer, he'd have you laughing again in no time.

Whilst he became part of the Arlary Family and we will always remember him and always miss him he created such a vast circle of friends, admirers and colleagues non of us can even begin to think what his family and closest friends are going through. Bell was very family orientated and always took care of everyone in any way he could.

The racing world has also lost one of it's brightest young stars. Not only did he ride winners but he was a true horseman who could coax a horse over the line in front where so many others had failed. Campbell was a rare talent. The first day he walked into Arlary for a job interview he refused to leave until he had been given a job. He had such drive and determination to be the very best he could be and his career was only just beginning.

Whilst Campbell would deem Brindisi Breeze as his biggest riding sucess what he would say would be his best racing sucess, with a wink and cheeky grin, would be wining the Best Looking Jockey competition at Hexham Racecourse.

A day shy of his 22nd birthday we lost not only a colleague but a true friend and a real family member.

Sleep well my friend. Everytime I see a star streak across the sky I know it will be you running amok as per usual!
 
EKW - you obviously knew him well and I feel sorry for your loss as well as his family. It sounds like he was a warm and fun loving lad with a great personality as well as a gifted horseman. Such a tragic loss.
 
Awful news. EKW, I'm so sorry for your loss and that of all his family and friends. What a moving tribute.

I remember so well the elation when he and Brindisi Breeze won at Cheltenham.

A tragedy, and a major loss for racing.
 
Absolutely dreadful. I am so sorry for your loss EKW. My deepest sympathies to you, and his family and all his friends. Such a shock. A young, and such a promising life ended so tragically. I really am so sorry. RIP Campbell, a star will shine brightly in Heaven now x
 
This is so sad. I've already posted on the other thread, but wanted to say rest in peace Campbell, and God bless.
 
Could everyone with a Twitter account please do me a huge favour? Can you tweet - #RIPCampbellGillies - lets keep the wee man trending for his birthday tomorrow!
 
If only tragedy could arrive, just every so often, and not in series.

EKW, how I feel for you all, and for the boy's loved ones and friends. Take comfort in each other.

Rest In Peace, young man.

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I heard this on the radio before I came on line and it was such tragic news, but when they said he had been Brindisi Breeze's jockey it just seemed so heartbreakingly sad.

By all accounts he was a much loved and very well thought of young man.

Sincere condolences to all his family and friends.

RIP Campbell, ride fast and free on BB.
 
Desperately sad news. As a big NH racing fan I had seen this young mans career going from strength to strength, a lovely horseman to watch and he always came over so well in any interview he did. A great loss to the racing community, let alone how his poor family must be feeling. May I add my sympathies to those already expressed.
 
Can't believe I am reading this, totally shocked :(
That poor yard they must be absolutely devastated. My thoughts are with them and his family.
RIP Campbell xxx
 
Such shocking and awful news. Far too young, don't know how family and friends come to terms with something like that :(


Sincere condolences to all who knew and loved Campbell - so much more potential to fulfil


R.I.P.
 
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