SIR ALEX FERGUSON celebrated his first ever win at the Cheltenham Festival as Monmiral claimed victory in the Pertemps Network Final.
The legendary Manchester United manager was seen with a big smile on his face moments after the win as the 25/1 shot came in for Kyntara.
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It is the biggest outsider to win at the festival so far this week, as pre-race favorite Cuthbert Dibble had to settle for third.
Fergie co-owns the seven-year-old horse with Ged Mason and John and Lisa Hales.
After the win, the ex-Red Devils boss said: “Well, that was fantastic, what a jockey.
When asked if it was “the same buzz as the Champions League”, he added: “Oh no, that’s different, that’s different.”
He also claimed that the horse is “absolutely” a champion in the making.
Jockey Harry Cobden said: “I can’t believe this horse won, he was 25-1 and I thought he should have been 125-1.
“Fair play to the trainer, Hannah, who rides him most days. The blinders have made a huge difference.
“I am very happy with this winner.”
Former England manager Sam Allardyce was spotted with Fergie as Monmiral crossed the line.
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