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flag JP McManus won two races at the Cheltenham Festival on his 75th birthday, boosting his legacy and the event's economic impact.

flag On March 10, 2026, JP McManus celebrated his 75th birthday with two victories at the Cheltenham Festival, winning the McCoy Contractors Juvenile Handicap Hurdle with Saratoga and the Trustmarque Ultima Handicap Chase with Johnnywho. flag The wins, achieved in his green and gold silks, marked a triumphant start to the festival and added to McManus’s legacy, with both horses trained by teams he supports. flag The day also saw British trainers dominate the opening races, including Nicky Henderson’s Old Park Star winning the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle. flag The festival drew an estimated 200,000 attendees and generated £274 million for the local economy, with £5 million in prize money and £450 million in betting.

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