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06 Sept 2025

WATCH VIDEO: Multi-millionaire JP McManus arrives in his helicopter at Punchestown

LIMERICK businessman JP McManus arrived in style at day two - Gold Cup Day - of the Punchestown Racing Festival via his helicopter.

The Limerick man arrived just after 3pm ahead of the Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle which kicked off the second day of racing at 3.40pm.

Mr McManus' horse Ballybawn Belter proved victorious in the first race of the 2023 Festival with a hard-fought victory with young jockey, Charlie O'Dwyer at the helm.

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