Sir Alex scores first Cheltenham winner with a horse jockey he thought had no chance
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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