McManus linked with purchase of Jezki

Jezki, unbeaten over hurdles and favourite for the William Hill Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, is, reportedly, to be bought by JP McManus.

The Jessica Harrington-trained five-year-old, thought to be worth in the region of €500,000, won two of the three bumpers he contested last season. He is four from four over hurdles, having followed up two wins at Naas by landing two Grade 1 events last month.

He finished eighth behind Champagne Fever in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper a year ago and fifth in a 2m Flat race at Navan in October.