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Redknapp and Ferguson celebrate Cheltenham winners
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Danny Ryan
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Harry Redknapp tasted victory on day three of Cheltenham
Harry Redknapp tasted victory on day three of Cheltenham

Former Premier League managers Harry Redknapp and Alex Ferguson each enjoyed a winning day at Cheltenham with the latter celebrating a memorable double success as a co-owner.

Ex-Manchester United boss Ferguson, 82, watched on as Monmiral's famous victory as a 25/1 outsider, ridden by Harry Cobden, was followed 40 minutes later by Protektorat's win in the Ryanair Chase.

But the Scotsman was denied a third triumph with Il Ridoto in the Plate Handicap Chase by Redknapp as the Englishman's horse Shakem Up'Arry stormed to victory.

Redknapp, 77, told ITV: "Oh my God, get in there! How good was that? He jumped for fun. What a performance.

"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.

"I love the horses, I love the festival, I love the people. It means so much."

Alex Ferguson was in the winners' enclosure on day three of Cheltenham
Alex Ferguson was in the winners' enclosure on day three of Cheltenham

Shakem Up'Arry's trainer Ben Pauling added: "This week we came with some good chances. It meant a lot for Harry who has been a supporter for a long time. I know this means the world to him."

Ferguson was in an equally jubilant mood following his two victories, likening them to lifting the Champions League trophy — which he did twice as manager of United.

He said: "I've been waiting 20 years for a winner and now I've had two in about 40 minutes.

"It's incredible. Is winning the Champions League or Cheltenham a better feeling? This is much better — now."

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