Jockey Campbell Gillies dies in holiday accident Promising National Hunt jockey Campbell Gillies has died following an accident on holiday in Corfu. Gillies, who shot to prominence due to his association with the classy Lie Forrit, had struck up a fruitful partnership with Perth-based trainer Lucinda Russell. A popular figure in the weighing room, Gillies was due to turn 22 tomorrow. He partnered his first Cheltenham Festival winner in March on Russell's ill-fated Brindisi Breeze in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle. Gillies' brother, Finlay, plays rugby for Glasgow Warriors and they said in a statement: "Glasgow Warriors are deeply saddened to learn of the sad passing of Campbell Gillies, brother of Warriors hooker Finlay. A promising young jockey, Campbell shot to prominence when he rode Brindisi Breeze to victory in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle on Gold Cup day at this year's Cheltenham Festival. The thoughts of everyone at Glasgow Warriors are with Finlay and his family at this terrible time. Gillies rode his first winner in the 2007-08 season and had 131 winners under his belt. Last year was his best campaign to date with 38 winners and he was in action as recently last Sunday at Hexham. Racing personalities were quick to pay their respects to Gillies on Twitter. Former jockey and Racing UK presenter Niall Hannity tweeted: "Devastating news coming through that Campbell Gillies has lost his life in a accident whilst on holiday, thoughts with his family. Gold Cup-winning jockey Paddy Brennan said: "The worst news you cud possibly hear. Campbell you will be sadly missed by us all. Great jockey & even better bloke £RIP. Champion jockey Tony McCoy said: "Very sad news about Campbell Gillies a very good jockey but an even better bloke. All our thoughts are with his family RIP. Sam Twiston-Davies said: "R.I.P campbellgillies class rider and a great person. Will be very much missed. His younger brother Willy said: "RIP campbellgillies, devastating news." Brendan Powell jnr tweeted: "Can't believe it, RIP campbellgillies, great rider but also a great person, will be a huge loss." His father, trainer Brendan Powell, said: "Really sad news about Campbell Gillies. Thoughts are with his family, friends, Scu and Lucinda. Grand National-winning jockey Barry Geraghty said: "Very sad news about Campbell Gillies, a very good rider & a lovely fella. He will be sadly missed. Trainer Gordon Elliot said: "In complete shock to hear the awful news about Campbell Gillies, my thoughts go to his family and friends." Cheltenham racecourse tweeted: "Desperate news that jockey C Gillies has died on holiday. Our thoughts are with his family & friends. While trainer Donald McCain said: "Shocking news about Campbell Gillies, thoughts are with all his family." Gold Cup winner Sam Thomas said: "Saddening news about Campbell Gillies, a great pilot, a top guy and most of all a true gentleman. My thoughts go out to all his family. Trainer Evan Williams said: "Tragic news about Campbell Gillies, thoughts are with his family & friends." Jockey Robert Thornton said: "I don't know what to say. Very, very sad words on here do not do it justice. #legend.