JP McManus has his eyes on history at Aintree
JP McManus wants to see his famous green and gold silks create more history this season as he aims for another Grand National victory with I Am Maximus.
READ MORE: Shark Hanlon: Cattle dealer, Grade 1-winning trainer, spotting Rachael Blackmore and the story behind his name“He’s summered very well and strengthened up, I’m very happy with him,” Mullins said about I Am Maximus at a press morning at his yard on Wednesday. Sign up for our Cheltenham Festival news service on WhatsApp Click on this link or scan the QR code to receive the latest Cheltenham Festival news and top stories from the Irish Mirror direct to your phone on WhatsApp. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
“I was really delighted with how he came back from a summer’s grass and how strong he came back, so I think he could make that jump and carry the weight, at least that’s what we hope. “We’re going to have to take whatever the handicapper gives us, but when you look at what he did in the last half-mile last year, you’d be hoping he’ll be able to rise to it.”
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