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Sir Alex Ferguson pockets £12,000 as former Manchester United manager's horse Protekorat storms to victory at Cheltenham

Sir Alex Ferguson was celebrating after his horse Protektorat won at Cheltenham, pocketing the legendary former Manchester United manager £12,000.

The 6-5 favourite stormed to victory to land the SSS Super Alloys Supports Racing Welfare Novices' Chase.

Protektorat, who was ridden by Harry Skelton proved an easy winner at the November meet and secured an excellent 17-length win.

It was a profitable day for Sir Alex Ferguson after his horse Protektorat won at Cheltenham

The former Old Trafford chief must wish he could transfer his horse's form to that of his old side.

Ferguson led Manchester United to an astonishing 13 Premier League titles in his 25 years at the club.