John “Shark” Hanlon has revealed the secret to buying Bet365 Gold Cup winner Hewick for just £800.
The Irish trainer, renowned for his bargain purchases, was thrilled to see the chaser stride clear at Sandown. Saturday's feature race carried a first prize of just over £90,000 – a huge sum for a horse sourced for so little.
And Hanlon, who also prepared £600 mare Skyace for a Grade 1 victory, said Hewick caught his eye despite being on the small side. He told Racing TV. "He's a very good walker and I bought him in Goresebridge in the sales beside me at home. I love a good walking horse. He was only the price of a cow!"
