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McManus hold nap hand in Grand National
Mark Costello
The perennial leading owner has five of the first seven in the betting for the Aintree showpiece
19 March 2026 News
Cobden making sure he is clued up on Irish racing action
Harry Cobden is watching more Irish racing than he ever has, as he counts down the days before taking over as J.P. McManus’ retained rider
10 March 2026 News
CHELTENHAM: Padraig Roche wins Fred Winter for a second time
Like Brazil in 2022, Saratoga was ridden by Mark Walsh for J.P. McManus
NEWS: Only horse to beat Bambino Fever is bought privately by J.P. McManus
The listed bumper winner is currently second favourite for the Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival
19 January 2026 News
'Tactical Irish racing will suit Harry Cobden'
Jockey's long-time agent believes his client will quickly adapt to the different pace of Irish racing
16 January 2026 News
Harry Cobden lands J.P. McManus job
From next season, Harry Cobden will be the retained rider for the champion racehorse owner in both Ireland and Britain
12 January 2026 News
McManus pair in contention for Long Walk honours
Honesty Policy and Impose Toi could give owner J.P. McManus a strong hand in the Howden Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot on Saturday
15 December 2025 News
EOGHÁIN WARD: The 'O'Connor academy' proving successful for McManus
Eogháin is back with his weekly review of the pointing scene as the 25/26 season gets going
10 October 2025 Columns
PARROT MOUTH: Istabraq honoured by sports writers
The triple Champion Hurdle winner has joined the ASA's list of 'Irish Sporting Legends'
12 September 2025 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Galileo and Vroum Vroum Mag – a winning duo
Leo Powell looks at a Roscommon winner who is bred like few others in training
11 July 2025 Columns
PUNCHESTOWN TUESDAY: Irancy shines as Kopek disappoints
Kopek Des Bordes ended his unbeaten record, but no matter, because Willie Mullins had another three to score with
2 May 2025 News
Champion conditional jockey and leading lady rider titles still to play for
Presentations to the six National Hunt champions will be made on the final day of the 2024/2025 season at Punchestown on Saturday
28 April 2025 News