Hewick Wins Dramatic King George VI Chase

In a thrilling turn of events, Hewick emerged as the winner of the King George VI Chase at Kempton. The 12-1 chance, ridden by Gavin Sheehan, seemed to be out of contention as Shishkin, Bravemansgame, and Allaho pulled ahead. However, Hewick made a strong comeback, overtaking the other horses and securing victory.

As the race progressed, Shishkin, ridden by Nico de Boinville, slipped after the second last, leaving the other two horses, Bravemansgame and Allaho, in control. It appeared that these two would battle it out for the win, but Hewick’s unexpected surge allowed it to grab the victory.

Sheehan, the jockey for Hewick, expressed his surprise at the outcome, telling ITV Racing, “If it wasn’t a King George, I probably would have pulled him up.” He praised the horse’s determination and stamina, stating, “He stays and stays. He is a small horse but he has the biggest heart. To come here and do that is amazing.”

This dramatic win at the King George VI Chase has undoubtedly left a lasting impression on both the jockey and the horse, as well as the spectators who witnessed the exciting conclusion.