ONE of the most dramatic races EVER saw Shishkin unseat his jockey with the race at his mercy as Hewick came from the clouds at odds of 549-1 to win an all-time thriller.
Trainer Shark Hanlon was looking for a jockey to ride his Guinness-drinking superstar horse – who cost £800 – only a few days ago.
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But red-hot Gavin Sheehan gave the ride of his life to get Hewick from dead last to first after Shishkin threw the race away at the second-last fence.
Nicky Henderson’s former Supreme winner made it over the other side of the penultimate flight but looked to slip a step or two after.
Jockey Nico de Boinville – who earlier cruised to Christmas Hurdle glory on Constitution Hill – was dumped to the turf.
At this stage Hewick was still miles behind the American Grand National hero surged him with rocket boosters to stun the two market leaders.
Sheehan even had time to celebrate before the line.
It was another runner-up finish for Paul Nicholls’ Bravemansgame while 13-8 fav Allaho could only manage third.
More to follow.
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