HEW' HAVE GOT TO BE HAPPY!

GAVIN SHEEHAN is relishing being reunited with “little warrior” Hewick after answering the call to partner John 'Shark' Hanlon's pint-sized hero in the Randox Grand National.

- BY ADAM MORGAN

Sheehan stepped into the breach aboard Hewick when the duo came from the clouds to record a thrilling victory in the 2023 King George VI Chase.

Now the 32-year-old hopes it is a case of history repeated in the next leg of Hewick's incredible journey at Aintree, for which he has been heavily backed in recent days.

“He's given me one fantastic day in my career already, he's a remarkable horse isn't he,” said Sheehan.