Hewick: Profile, Record, Age & Best Races

Hewick was purchased for just €850 before going on to win the King George VI Chase when trained by John "Shark" Hanlon at Kempton two years ago.

Name: Hewick

Age: 10

Weight: 10-7

Trainer: Tara Lee Cogan

Winnings: £751,345

Cheltenham Festival wins: 0

Hewick race stats

Runs	1st	2nd	3rd
42	11	8	2

Hewick Age

Hewick is a ten-year-old who made his debut at Tramore in 2019, finishing fifth in a Maiden Hurdle contest.

Hewick Weight

Hewick last raced off a weight of 10st 7lbs in the Jimmy Neville Memorial Hurdle at Thurles in March.

Hewick Record

Since making his debut in 2019, Hewick has competed in 42 races under rules.

He has raced over hurdles on 25 occasions, with 17 efforts coming over the larger obstacles. 

From his 42 runs under rules, he has 11 wins and has been a model of consistency with a further 10 placed efforts. 

Hewick Next Race

If he gets his favoured fast conditions, Hewick will run in the 2025 Grand National.

Hewick Owner and Cost

Hewick is owned by TJ McDonald, an Irish farmer who has enjoyed a remarkable journey since he got involved in horse racing.

McDonald purchased his runner for just €850 and he has repaid every penny and then some after a remarkable career, with the ten-year-old still having plenty of miles left on the clock.

Hewick Trainer

Hewick is trained by John Hanlon, better known as "Shark".

Hewick Official Rating

Hewick's official rating as a chaser is 163 and he has earned a mark of 154 over hurdles. 

The ten-year-old has been rated as high as 170 in the past and the son of Virtual continues to contest graded races.

Hewick Prize Money

Hewick's connections have banked over £751,345 in total prize money so far and the majority of that has come from his wins in the King George and the American Grand National.

He has won £568,567 from his 11 wins, with over £130,000 of that coming from his high-profile victory in the States, while the King George success saw connections pocket £143,045.