JP McManus is one of the most famous and well known owners in horse racing and 888sport examine some of his top horses to follow this National Hunt campaign..
His green and gold hoops are ever present in the sport of horse racing, and year-on-year he has plenty of successes over the jumps.
Here are ten JP McManus horses to follow over the course of the 2026/27 season:
Inothewayurthinkin
- Trainer: Gavin Cromwell
After a brilliant 2025 Cheltenham Gold Cup victory where he famously beat Galopin Des Champs, his subsequent season was highly frustrating.
However, there will be high expectations for him in the top-tier staying chases again this campaign.
Jagwar
- Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
Progressive chaser who finished a close second in the Ultima.
His co-trainers Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero are currently preparing the progressive chaser for the major staying chases this season.
Johnnywho
- Trainer: Jonjo & AJ O'Neill
Ultima Handicap Chase winner with and his season will likely be tailored entirely around a return to Aintree or the major regional Nationals dotted around the British Isles.
Jonbon
- Trainer: Nicky Henderson
Star chaser who continues to feature prominently in the top two-mile to intermediate chase divisions.
Jonbon remains one of the highest-rated chasers in training across the UK and Ireland and will be plotted to run in all of his previous tried and tested races.
Journey So Far
- Trainer: Gavin Cromwell
Eye-catching chaser who showed strong promise and an upward trajectory last term.
Journey So Far is definitely a developmental staying chaser and will be targeted accordingly as the winter months tick by.
Majborough
- Trainer: Willie Mullins
High-class performer aimed heavily at top-tier chasing and Champion Chase honours.
Mullins has previously floated the idea of stepping Majborough up in distance over a longer trip to give him more time to have a serious cut at his fences.
Mighty Park
- Trainer: Willie Mullins
This exciting five-year-old put in a dominant 38-length maiden hurdle win at Fairyhouse and is expected to bypass another season over hurdles entirely to tackle a high-profile novice chasing campaign this 2026/27 campaign.
Narciso Has
- Trainer: Willie Mullins
An impressive 11-length winner of the Grade 2 Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown and is currently a top Champion Hurdle contender in the betting if he stays over hurdles.
The New Lion
- Trainer: Dan Skelton
Former Darren Yates recruit who captured the Grade 1 Challow Hurdle and depending on how well he handles his early assignments, he will be aimed at the Stayers Hurdle in March.
Walkonseas
- Trainer: Dan Skelton
High-profile €500,000 Goffs Punchestown sale-topping recruit who will be keenly watched this season. Winner of a competitive four-year-old point-to-point at Lisronagh by four lengths, the world of National Hunt is his oyster.
