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Alex Ferguson Celebrates First Cheltenham Wins

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson marks his first victories at the Cheltenham Festival with two wins in 40 minutes.

  • Alex Ferguson, co-owner of Monmiral and Protektorat, secures his first Cheltenham Festival wins.
  • Monmiral wins the Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle, followed by Protektorat's victory in the Ryanair Chase.
  • Ferguson's attempt for a third win was thwarted by Harry Redknapp's horse, Shakem Up'Arry.
  • The victories are Ferguson's first at the prestigious horse racing event, comparing the elation to winning the FA Cup.
  • Ferguson, a long-time horse racing enthusiast, has previously achieved significant wins in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
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