Horse Racing: Grand National

Irish horse bought for just £800 is favourite for big-money American Grand National

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Irish horse bought for just £800 is favourite for big-money American Grand National

Hewick was bought for £800 by TJ McDonald. He won this year's Galway Plate and the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown in April. Hewick fell at the last fence in the Kerry Grand National at Listowel last month. The gelding has travelled to New Jersey to take part in American Grand Nats. His official rating over fences has rocketed from 126 to 163. Trainer Shark Hanlon is confident of a big run.

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