Name: J P McManus

Born: Dublin, March 10th, 1951.

Married: To Noreen, three children John, Sue Anne, Kieran.

Lives: Geneva and Martinstown Stud, Kilmallock, Co Limerick.

Best Horses: Istabraq (Champion Hurdle, Irish Champion Hurdle); Mr Donovan (Sun Alliance Hurdle); Time For A Run (Coral Cup, Leopardstown Chase); Wylde Hide (Thyestes Chase); Bit Of A Skite (Irish Grand National); Grimes (IAWS Champion Hurdle); Shining Flame (Galway Plate); Elegant Lord (Foxhunters Chase); High Peak (Leopardstown Chase); Jack of Trumps (John Jameson Cup; Durkan Chase); Deep Gale (Sean Graham Novice Hurdle; Troytown Chase).