Bargain buy Hewick is aiming for another big race victory in the Guinness Kerry National at Listowel on Wednesday after landing both the Bet365 Gold Cup and Galway Plate already this season.
The seven-year-old, who was purchased for €850, has enjoyed a fantastic year for trainer Shark Hanlon, with his victory on the final day of the British season at Sandown followed by an even more lucrative success at Ballybrit in July.
An 8lb hike for his most recent big-race triumph means he must now compete from the lofty mark of 163 and carry the welter burden of 11st 12lb in Wednesday’s €200,000 showpiece.
