Two horses part-owned by Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson win at the Cheltenham Festival before Harry Redknapp enjoys a victory too.
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"It's unbelievable, isn't it? It's a special place. This is like the Derby or the FA Cup final," said the 82-year-old after 17-2 shot Protektorat followed 25-1 chance Monmiral's victory in the Pertemps Hurdle. "They have had a lot of runners over the years and had some close calls but today the horses have done him justice."Protektorat was providing the Skeltons with their fourth victory of the week following a Wednesday double with Langer Dan and Unexpected Party.
"My nan got me into racing, she was a bookie's runner back in the day. She'd get locked up in Poplar Police Station in the East End of London, because it was illegal in those days.British trainers fight back and Paisley Park retired Derek O'Connor guided the 13-8 favourite to an eight-length victory for Gavin Cromwell and owner JP McManus.
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