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Rachael Blackmore announces retirement from horse riding

Jockey bows out after record-breaking career in the saddle.

The National (Scotland) · May 12, 2025

Grand National 2025: horse-by-horse guide to all the runners

Last year’s winner I Am Maximus heads to Aintree on Saturday bidding to make history. Here is a look through the chances of all 34 contenders

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2025

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 · Dec 26, 2023

Joyous scenes as Rachael Blackmore and Shark Hanlon team up for victory with €850 buy Hewick at Sandown

The €850 purchase, who was sent off the 6/5 favourite, won the Grade 2 bet365 Oaksey Chase

Irish Mirror · Apr 29, 2023

Grand National connections left "devastated" by Cape Gentleman injury at Aintree

Cape Gentleman was seeking a dream Grand National win for American owner Pierre Manigault whose great uncle was the first US owner to capture the world famous race in 1923

Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2023

Grand National trainer calls on chiefs to change start of iconic race

John 'Shark' Hanlon says Cape Gentleman, pulled up in the Randox Grand National won by Corach Rambler, is recovering after his operation at Liverpool Equine Hospital. The trainer also criticised the actions of Animal Rising protestors

Irish Mirror · Apr 17, 2023

Cape Gentleman retired after suffering tendon injury in Grand National

The horse will undergo surgery on Sunday to repair a severed tendon.

Irish Mirror · Apr 16, 2023

Cheltenham Festival 2023: Shark Hanlon is taking on the big fish with £800 horse Hewick

Hewick has become a rags to riches success story after being picked up cheaply by Shark Hanlon and, as long as the ground is suitable, will bid to add to his legend in Friday's Cheltenham Gold Cup

Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2023

Cheltenham Gold Cup contender Hewick hit by wave as jockey is sent flying

Hewick was having a splash in the sea on the beach where a scene from Saving Private Ryan was filmed when he was hit by wave, pitching his rider into the water

Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2023

Shark Hanlon eyeing up huge prizes in 2023 as Cheltenham edges closer

Hanlon was speaking on Wednesday and is looking forward to the year ahead.

Irish Mirror · Jan 11, 2023