McManus snaps up Marhaba Million

MARHABA MILLION, one of the best juvenile hurdlers in the country, has been bought by JP McManus.

Confirming the sale at Gowran Park yesterday, McManus’s racing manager, Frank Berry, said: “We have bought the horse and he will remain in training with Eric McNamara.

“The plan is for him to go for the Cashmans Hurdle at Leopardstown on February 12. We will see how he gets on there before making any plans for Cheltenham.”