#Mister Donovan

JP McMANUS' incredible rise has seen the former bulldozer driver become a billionaire famed for his kindness and golden touch with horses. Nicknamed'The Sundance Kid', in true Logan Roy-style McManus once sent a helicopter to rescue a stricken friend. He co-owned Manchester United, is best mates with Tiger Woods and last weekend celebrated his…

JP McManus nods at the white boards at the other end of the office. It's late September in Martinstown and the rain is coming down in great grey sheets outside. "Our horses in training," he says, gesturing at the names of hundreds of thoroughbreds and their respective trainers. When asked the number he replies, "Marian Finucane once asked me how…

Hugh Finegan is dreaming of a St Patrick's Day like no other in the place they call the home of racing. The trainer from the little village of Nobber, Co Meath, with a population of 300, is making his Cheltenham debut and far from being daunted, he can't wait to take on the big boys. The possibility of his smart hurdler Futurum Regem - meaning…