It seems Sir Alex Ferguson is not only a serial winner in soccer.
The legendary Manchester United supervisor struck gold within the Grade 1 Maghull Novices’ Chase when one in all his horses which he owns together with some shut buddies, Kalif Du Berlais, completed first previous the put up.
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Victory within the race netted Ferguson a cool £67,524 for his troubles.
Ferguson additionally picked up a tidy £12,732 due to his different horse, L’Eau Du Sud, which got here third in the identical race.
The 1-3 end ensured Ferguson took residence simply over £80,000 in prize cash from one race.
Sadly for Ferguson, he did not fairly have the identical luck within the Grand Nationwide, which was the race prior.
Ferguson’s sole horse within the race, Hitman, was sadly one in all 13 horses who pulled up wanting the end line.
One other one in all Ferguson’s horses, Protektorat, additionally delivered a wholesome increase to his financial institution stability.
Protektorat completed behind Jonbon within the Melling Chase on Friday.
Though it might not have received, Protektorat nonetheless landed Ferguson simply over £57,000.
Nonetheless, Protektorat coach Dan Skelton was nonetheless upbeat concerning the ten-year-old’s efficiency.
“We at all times know the way effectively Protektorat will run for us and he at all times does,” Skelton mentioned.
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“We have tried many occasions to beat Jonbon, however we will not – we’re simply not nearly as good.
“It does not imply we’re not very pleased with him.
“That is him performed for the season and we will not wait to do all of it once more subsequent time period.”
The robust efficiency’s of Ferguson’s horses at Aintree follows on from the 83-year-old scooping his first win at Cheltenham by way of Caldwell Potter.
The galloping gray completed first on the Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase.
Ferguson might barely cover his delight when he spoke to BBC Radio 5 Sports activities Further after the race.
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“I believe the leaping received it,” Ferguson mentioned.
“What can I say? Nice horse, it was a bonus.
“Profitable right here final 12 months with two was unbelievable and doing it once more this 12 months is unbelievable. Thanks very a lot.”