What horses does Sir Alex Ferguson have at Cheltenham? Iconic Manchester United manager could win over £500k
Sir Alex Ferguson is certain to be looking forward to another Cheltenham Festival with many of his horses set to run. The former Manchester United manager loves horse racing and has invested time and money into the sport since leaving football. Sir Alex had a great time at Cheltenham in 2024Getty In total, Ferguson is said to own 32 horses, and a handful of them will be involved in the Cheltenham Festival this week. So, with the iconic event now underway, talkSPORT.com takes a look at which of his horses are going to be racing… What horses does Sir Alex Ferguson have at Cheltenham? Sir Alex has eight horses in action at Cheltenham this week. Ferguson will have Hitman, L’Eau Du Sud and Sonigino back at Cheltenham after racing in 2024. On top of that, he also has Kalif du Berlais, Caldwell Potter and Potters Charm racing during the week as well. His winners from last year’s festival, Monmiral and Protektorat, are running again too. Their places at the festival are confirmed, with their races decided. On Tuesday, Sir Alex has L’Eau Du Sud and Kalif du Berlais running in the Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices’ Chase at 2pm. Then, on Wednesday, he has Potters’ Charm in the Turners’ Novices Hurdle, which is the opening race of that day. Thursday is going to be the ex-Man United boss’ busiest day. talkSPORT BET: Latest Cheltenham Festival odds and free bet offers Ferguson celebrated after 25/1 Monmiral won last yearITV Caldwell Potter kicks things off for Ferguson in the Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase at 2pm. Winners in 2024, Monmiral and Protektorat, are both racing too – with the former in the Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle at 2:40pm and the latter in the Ryanair Chase at 3:20pm. Hitman is also in the Ryanair Chase while Il Ridoto races in the Trustatrader Plate Handicap Chase at 4:40pm. A win in the Ryanair Chase would hand Ferguson a share of £375,000. Other wins could see him receive well over £500,00 in total. At last year’s Cheltenham Festival, Ferguson had his most successful to date – claiming a share of over £250,000 in prizes. As mentioned, Monmiral and Protektorat both won in 2024. Speaking after those wins, Ferguson said: “It’s unbelievable, isn’t it? It’s a special place. This is like the Derby or the FA Cup final. “Of course it’s not the same as winning at football, that was my life, I was immersed in that, this is what I do for pleasure so it’s a different feeling. “I don’t have to worry about it, I leave that to the trainer.” Cheltenham Festival tips Day 1 (Tuesday) Ante-Post tips and accumulator Day 2 (Wednesday) Ante-Post tips and accumulator Day 3 (Thursday) Ante-Post tips and accumulator Day 4 (Friday) Ante-Post tips and accumulator Check out all the best Cheltenham Festival free bets and offers at our dedicated page
Sir Alex Ferguson is certain to be looking forward to another Cheltenham Festival with many of his horses set to run.
The former Manchester United manager loves horse racing and has invested time and money into the sport since leaving football.
In total, Ferguson is said to own 32 horses, and a handful of them will be involved in the Cheltenham Festival this week.
So, with the iconic event now underway, talkSPORT.com takes a look at which of his horses are going to be racing…
What horses does Sir Alex Ferguson have at Cheltenham?
Sir Alex has eight horses in action at Cheltenham this week.
Ferguson will have Hitman, L’Eau Du Sud and Sonigino back at Cheltenham after racing in 2024.
On top of that, he also has Kalif du Berlais, Caldwell Potter and Potters Charm racing during the week as well.
His winners from last year’s festival, Monmiral and Protektorat, are running again too.
Their places at the festival are confirmed, with their races decided.
On Tuesday, Sir Alex has L’Eau Du Sud and Kalif du Berlais running in the Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices’ Chase at 2pm.
Then, on Wednesday, he has Potters’ Charm in the Turners’ Novices Hurdle, which is the opening race of that day.
Thursday is going to be the ex-Man United boss’ busiest day.
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Caldwell Potter kicks things off for Ferguson in the Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase at 2pm.
Winners in 2024, Monmiral and Protektorat, are both racing too – with the former in the Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle at 2:40pm and the latter in the Ryanair Chase at 3:20pm.
Hitman is also in the Ryanair Chase while Il Ridoto races in the Trustatrader Plate Handicap Chase at 4:40pm.
A win in the Ryanair Chase would hand Ferguson a share of £375,000.
Other wins could see him receive well over £500,00 in total.
At last year’s Cheltenham Festival, Ferguson had his most successful to date – claiming a share of over £250,000 in prizes.
As mentioned, Monmiral and Protektorat both won in 2024.
Speaking after those wins, Ferguson said: “It’s unbelievable, isn’t it? It’s a special place. This is like the Derby or the FA Cup final.
“Of course it’s not the same as winning at football, that was my life, I was immersed in that, this is what I do for pleasure so it’s a different feeling.
“I don’t have to worry about it, I leave that to the trainer.”
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