Man United legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson wins over ₦157m after betting on horses
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Sir Alex Ferguson wins over ₦157m

Man United legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson wins over ₦157m after betting on horses

Stephen Oladehinde 09:35 - 06.04.2025

Sir Alex Ferguson celebrated a remarkable 1-3 finish on Grand National Day at Aintree, winning over £80,000 on a bet.

Hitman had secured three wins and an impressive ten second-place finishes in 23 races this season. However, he was unable to add to his success at Merseyside on Saturday, despite his previous achievements. 

Sir Alex Ferguson experienced disappointment at the Grand National horse race as his sole contender, Hitman, was pulled out of the race before reaching the finish line. 

Despite his previous success at Aintree, with Hitman having finished in the top three in four out of six appearances, the horse was pulled up during this year's Grand National. 

Alex Ferguson is winning big

Ferguson’s Hitman had previously performed well at Aintree, placing in the top three in four of his six races. However, he was pulled up during this year's Grand National.

Manchester United legend Sir Ferguson || Imago
Manchester United legend Sir Ferguson || Imago

According to Daily Mail, Sir Alex's luck changed in the following race, as Kalif Du Berlais won the Grade 1 Maghull Novices' Chase, earning him £67,524.

Dan Skelton's horse, L'Eau Du Sud, ridden by Harry Skelton, came in third, earning Ferguson an additional £12,732. Ferguson's total winnings for the day amounted to £80,526 from the two horses.

Sir Alex Ferguson bets on horse racing || Action Plus/Shutter
Sir Alex Ferguson bets on horse racing || Action Plus/Shutter

Caldwell Potter, a grey bought in February 2024 for £630,000, secured Sir Alex Ferguson's first win at this year's Cheltenham Festival. 

The horse won the Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase, adding to Ferguson's victories. Prize money for horses owned by Ferguson has now surpassed £6.8 million.

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