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Grand National 2025 ones to watch: Hugely impressive Vanillier leads three tips

Intense Raffles’ form lines have caught the eye along with Paul Nicholls’ pick Kandoo Kid

Evening Standard

Five Potential Grand National Fairytale Endings

The winner of the Grand National, the world's most famous steeplechase, has a habit of providing a fairytale storyline and Saturday's renewal has the potential to supply another one.

International Business Times

‘Shark’ Hanlon ban reminds trainers of their duties in social media age

Significant damage was done to the sport’s image when the handler’s dead horse was filmed on an open trailer

The Guardian - UK

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‘Shark’ Hanlon’s racing licence suspended over video of dead horse in open trailer

The King George-winning trainer has had his licence withdrawn after an investigation into an incident when an exposed horse carcass being pulled in a trailer

The Guardian - UK

Hewick grabs dramatic King George triumph after sorry Shishkin slip-up

A dramatic day at Kempton was headlined by Hewick’s late charge and Shishkin’s slip in the King George VI Chase

The Guardian - UK

Bargain buy Hewick's next target decided by Shark Hanlon

Hewick will head to France next week in search of more international glory.

Irish Mirror

Watch Shark Hanlon's son roar home Rachael Blackmore on €850 Hewick at Sandown

Touching scenes as Hewick picks up another big win for the Hanlon family.

Irish Mirror

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Grand National 2023: Hewick to miss Aintree as new trophy revealed

Shark Hanon's American Grand National winner will miss Aintree showpiece after fall in Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup last week and Randox unveil this year's winning trophy

Liverpool Echo

World's cheapest racehorse could double owner's profit if it wins Cheltenham's big race

Hewick cost just £800 but has already earned trainer John “Shark” Hanlon nearly £400,000 in winnings - and that figure could increase even further

Daily Mirror

Cheltenham Festival: John 'Shark' Hanlon eyes up ultimate rags to riches story with €850 Hewick

John 'Shark' Hanlon will be a fan favourite with Hewick tipped for Cheltenham success.

Irish Mirror

2023 Grand National: Full list of entries and weights for Aintree

A trio of Irish horses will carry top weight of 11st12lb as last year's winner Noble Yeats on 11st11lb as 2021 hero Minella Times retired

Liverpool Echo

John 'Shark' Hanlon shrugs off top weight task for €850 purchase Hewick in Grand National

The County Carlow handler plans to run Hewick in the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup before sending him to Aintree

Irish Mirror

Grand National 2023 entries headlined by Aintree winner Noble Yeats

Noble Yeats is among the 85 entries as he remains on course for a crack at the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup and a repeat bid in the Randox Grand National at Aintree

Liverpool Echo

Horse of a lifetime Hewick scoops Eclipse Award on biggest night of life for 'Shark' Hanlon

The cult jumper who cost £800 was named champion steeplechaser in the US at a glittering ceremony attended by the Irish trainer in Florida on Thursday

Daily Mirror

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Irish Mirror

Irish trainer John ‘Shark’ Hanlon in tears as his horse wins prestigious US award

Shark Hanlon reduced to tears as his horse Hewick wins Steeplechase Horse Eclipse award

Irish Mirror

Horse racing's biggest bargains: Five fairytale stories from Irish racing in recent years

At the top level it is those owners who can afford to speculate hundreds of thousands of euros on something as precarious as a thoroughbred that dominate the sport

Daily Mirror

Irish trainer blasted for "cheap laugh" by animal rights group for parading horse in pub

Irish trainer John 'Shark' Hanlon has come under fire from animal rights group PETA after bringing Irish wonder horse Hewick through the door of a a County Carlow pub, but he has since responded to defend himself.

Irish Mirror

John ‘Shark’ Hanlon responds to PETA ‘Publicity Stunt’ statement

The horse owner and trainer has responded to PETA’s statement questioning his bringing of the horse 'Hewick' into a bar.

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Irish Mirror

Hewick: Story behind €850 horse that has now won over €450,000 in prize money after American Grand National win

Hewick has made rapid strides in recent months and now looks set for the Cheltenham Gold Cup next March

Irish Mirror

John 'Shark' Hanlon details celebrations with Gordon Elliott after American Grand National win as he outlines Gold Cup plan

The Hanlon team joined forces with Gordon Elliott’s Cullentra House ensemble as they enjoyed a double on the Far Hills card in New Jersey

Irish Mirror

John 'Shark' Hanlon pays emotional tribute to Jack de Bromhead following Hewick's American Grand National win

The Carlow trainer and his son, who was Jack's best friend, were both thinking of the youngster immediately after the race

Irish Mirror

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

Trained by John 'Shark' Hanlon, the seven-year-old won this year's Galway Plate to cap a season that also included a victory in the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown in April

Irish Mirror

Pony races to return in memory of tragic young Jack after De Bromheads give blessing

John 'Shark' Hanlon got the approval from Henry and Heather De Bromhead for the fixture to run after it was initially cancelled in the wake of the 13-year-old’s tragic passing

Irish Mirror

Galway Races Ladies Day race card and tips - list of runners on Thursday

The Galway Hurdle is the feature race on Ladies Day at Ballybrit

Irish Mirror

Horse bought for €850 wins €270,000 Galway Plate

Hewick survived dramatic late interference from a loose horse to hold on and land the feature race at the Galway Races on Wednesday

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