Sir Alex Ferguson has had a great day at Cheltenham's November Meeting, despite the harsh weather conditions, has seen two of the horses he co-owns win big on the track.
Wade Out, trained by Olly Murphy got things underway in the 2.20pm after what has been hailed as one of the best rides in racing, and certainly the best of the season, courtesy of Sean Bowen.
CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 14: Sean Bowen riding Wade Out clear the last to win The Sun's 'Save Our Bets' Novices' Chase at Cheltenham Racecourse on November 14, 2025 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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Sean Bowen riding Wade Out clear the last to win The Sun's 'Save Our Bets' Novices' Chase at Cheltenham Racecourse on November 14, 2025Credit: Alan Crowhurst/GetTY
Sir Alex Ferguson is used to plenty of wins, especially at Cheltenham
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Sir Alex Ferguson is used to plenty of wins, especially at CheltenhamCredit: Joe Giddens/PA Wire
Cheltenham's weekend meeting boasts some huge prize money and more importance going forward for the upcoming jumps season, where Fergie has plenty more horses lined up to star this year.
Wade Out looked beat at numerous stages of the race, having to be cajoled along early on to keep up with the leaders.
Sean Bowen analysed by ITV very early in the race keeping the horse up to the task
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Sean Bowen analysed by ITV very early in the race keeping the horse up to the task
Bowen let his rivals run out of steam knowing his 'lazy' horse had the stamina
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Bowen let his rivals run out of steam knowing his 'lazy' horse had the stamina
With one circuit to go commentators and pundits all seemed to dismiss his chances, but champion jockey Bowen channelled his inner Sir AP McCoy.
Coming towards the bend he let the horse have a good breather and then took aim on the weakening horses at the straight and reeled both rivals in to win well.
Down the straight he overtook both horses vying for the win, to land the prize for Fergie
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Down the straight he overtook both horses vying for the win, to land the prize for Fergie
Fergie also had Isaac Des Obeaux in the same race who finished third, who at various times looked the strongest at 16/1, but couldn't stay with the stamina proving Wade Out (9/4).
Fans online along with the punditry team on ITV complimented the ride, with many dubbing it 'the ride of the season', to some even commending it as legendary ride that would go down in history.
The former Man United manager only had to wait another 40 or so minutes before being in the winners' enclosure again.
L'Eau du Sud then bolted up for trainer Dan Skelton and rider Harry Skelton, beating the phenom and Grade 1 serial winner Jonbon.
CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 14: Harry Skelton riding L'Eau Du Sud clear the last to win The Shloer Chase at Cheltenham Racecourse on November 14, 2025 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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Harry Skelton riding L'Eau Du Sud clear the last to win The Shloer Chase at Cheltenham RacecourseCredit: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images
He beat the Nicky Henderson-trained gelding by 15 lengths in the end, a slightly different kind of win to the one in the prior race, but just as good of a feeling.
Now L'Eau du Sud is being aimed for the top races this year as he confirmed his chasing ability at just seven, with a promising future ahead.
The former football manager has enjoyed plenty of successes at Cheltenham Festival, and is aiming to scoop £216k in the remaining races at the November Meeting.
Both wins on Friday saw Fergie and his co-owners on their respective horses Wade Out and L'eau du Sud scoop a total of £82,471.
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