An Irish horse scooped the €160,000 top prize on Saturday evening in the American Grand National.
Hewick was odds on favourite going into the American Grand National and proved its form after winning this year's Galway Plate to cap a season that also included a victory in the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown in April.
And the Irish horse was purchased for just €850 and the investment has reaped dividends
Hewick was the odds on favourite going into Saturday's race and priced at 4/7 and showed their worth.
Last month Hewick was running a huge race in the Kerry Grand National at Listowel when falling at the last fence but demons were exorcised on Saturday evening with a big win in New Jersey.
Trainer John Hanlon told RTE ahead of the race, saying: “I think he will run brilliant! He’s in quarantine now but he travelled very well. He’s eating – some horses won’t eat or grub up but this horse has done everything right.
"The chap that’s with him said he’s delighted with him, he’s very happy with him.”
“I can’t believe how many Irish people are going to the race. They are texting me and ringing me and emailing me.
"He’s a people’s horse and we will try to keep it that way because without them people we wouldn’t be here.”
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