Which horses is JP McManus running in the 2025 Irish Grand National?
JP McManus runs four horses in this year's BoyleSports Irish Grand National as he chases another victory in the historic race.
The Limerick businessman last won the race in 2023 when the Willie Mullins-trained I Am Maximus triumphed before winning the Aintree Grand National the following season.
Last year McManus' Any Second Now finished second in the race behind only Intense Raffles. And the Ted Walsh-trained gelding is back at Fairyhouse for another crack at the famous race at the grand old age of 13.
McManus will be hoping that Sa Majeste continues his upward trajectory in the big race. The Mullins-trained gelding ran really well to finish third in the Kim Muir Handicap Chase at the Cheltenham Festival last time out.
McManus teamed up with Jonjo O'Neill to win the 2014 Irish Grand National with Shutthefrontdoor, and they are running Johnnywho in this year's edition.
In the race that Sa Majeste finished third, Johnnywho was a very unlucky loser. He looked to have the Kim Muir Handicap Chase at his mercy but a poor jump at the last cost him the race. The Irish Grand National would be a great consolation, though.
Finally, Mullins has progressive mare Bioluminescence running in his famous green and gold silks.
The Gavin Cromwell-trained mare has taken to fences really well and will relish any rain that falls at Fairyhouse.
Last time out Bioluminescence was second to Spindleberry at the Meath venue, who won a Grade 1 novice chase on Sunday.
In total, then, McManus runs Any Second Now, Sa Majeste, Johnnywho and Bioluminescence in the big race.
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