BREAKING: Carlow trainer Shark Hanlon wins American Grand National with €850 horse

A horse owned by a Carlow trainer has won the American Grand National!

It's an unbelievable story considering that the Shark Hanlon-owned 'Hewick' was bought for a song at just €850.

Earlier today, Hewick romped home at the $250,000 American showpiece event under jockey Jordan Gainford (see video below). 

Mr Hanlon, who from Bagenalstown, was elated after the win and expressed his own amazement at the horse's success.

"It is something you dream of. It normally doesn’t happen to me, but it happened today. It’s an unreal horse," he said.

Run over a trip of 2 5/8m over 14 fixed hurdles, the American Grand National is a Grade 1 event at Far Hills, New Jersey.

Earlier this year, Hewick was a winner at Sandown, and then went on to win the Galway Plate.