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The €850 wonder horse Hewick has been retired after remarkable career
Horse Racing
Shark Hanlon's stable star finished a gallant third in the RBC Brewin Dolphin Hurdle before his trainer revealed that the curtain had come down on one of racing's most remarkable stories
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Irish jockey banned over controversial incident rides first winner since
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He was handed a ban following a dangerous riding incident
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‘Frustrated’ Shark Hanlon fined after heated argument with IHRB official at Listowel
John Hanlon
The Carlow-based handler exchanged words and later apologised to the clerk of the course over watering at the Kerry racecourse
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Well-backed Charles Byrnes horse disqualified and jockey banned following incident
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It came following a dramatic incident at Limerick
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Shark Hanlon dreaming of Cheltenham fairy-tale with €850 bargain Hewick
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The trainer believes Hewick can provide the Hanlon family with another memorable day at Prestbury Park.
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Rachael Blackmore's fiancé lands win ahead of wedding
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Rachael Blackmore is reportedly set to marry her long-time partner this month
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John 'Shark' Hanlon celebrates 40/1 winner after telling owners to pile on
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Hanlon's stable has been having a lean time of it of late, and his runner Quest With Speed was unfancied by the market in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Handicap Hurdle
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Trainer lets slip that legendary jockey Rachael Blackmore is getting married next month
Rachael Blackmore
The Tipperary woman, who retired in May after a record-breaking career, has been dating fellow rider Brian Hayes for many years
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Shark Hanlon confirms change of plan for Hewick after disappointing run
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Shark Hanlon's stable star was beaten 28 lengths into fourth place by the Venetia Williams-trained winner Djelo at the weekend
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Irish trainer targeting another big international race after historic win
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He faces stiff competition from another Irish trainer in the shape of a €460,000 runner and a recent Galway Races winner
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Hewick cruises to victory in return to action
John Hanlon
Shark Hanlon's star lived up to the hype yet again.
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Shark Hanlon gives Hewick update with son Paddy set to partner stable star
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Hewick is set to make his seasonal reappearance, with more big race successes being targeted
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John 'Shark' Hanlon admits he was ready to end training career due to hurt over suspension
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Hanlon was handed a ten-month training ban in 2024, which was cut to six months after an appeal, for transporting a dead horse in public view in an open trailer
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'We smashed a 22/1 winner at Galway yesterday and have a circa 6/1 double-bubble in line for today'
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Blue Moon boy at 22/1 followed on from Wonderwall 28/1 at Cheltenham - get on board here
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Shockwaves from Thurles closure are threat to thousands who work in Irish racing
Thurles Racecourse
'There were no corporate boxes or champagne tents at Thurles, it was the salt of the earth and grassroots racing at its best'
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Horse bought for same price as Hewick sells for almost €300,000 before running
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The colt has been purchased for a similar price as the fee paid for National Hunt hero Hewick, who has amassed over €900,000 in prize money
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The €800 fairytale horse Hewick travelling to France for chance at huge pot
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Shark Hanlon’s 2023 King George winner finished second to Losange Bleu 12 months ago and the pair are on course to meet again on May 17
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Hewick primed for crack at France and America after brave Grand National effort
John Hanlon
John 'Shark' Hanlon's star is eyeing up big prizes abroad this year.
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Shark Hanlon gives Hewick update after Grand National
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The ten-year-old finished eighth behind Nick Rockett at Aintree
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What time and TV channel is the Grand National on today?
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A total of 34 horses will run in the 2025 Grand National at Aintree
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Grand National 2025 tips: Prediction for the Aintree contest
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Willie Mullins, JP McManus and Gavin Cromwell all have strong teams for the Grand National
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Irish jockey admits shock at missing out on big ride in Aintree Grand National
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The Wexford man has been the regular rider of Hewick in recent seasons, partnering him in seven of his last eight races.
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€850 bargain Hewick can do the business in the Grand National
John Hanlon
The bargain horse can win big for John 'Shark' Hanlon.
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'Grand National changes are good for Hewick despite taking a lot away from the race'
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Hewick is aiming for a fairytale success in the Grand National for trainer Shark Hanlon
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