REIGNING Galway Plate hero Hewick will have a new jockey when defending his crown at Ballybrit next Wednesday as trainer Shark Hanlon has revealed that Brian Hughes has been called up for the big-race ride.
Hewick’s regular rider Jordan Gainford has been sidelined since the Punchestown Festival in April as he recovers from a series of concussions in the spring, and Rachael Blackmore had filled in for him when the popular chaser landed the Grade 2 Oaksey Chase at Sandown, and when fourth in the French Champion Hurdle.


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