MANCHESTER UNITED legend Sir Alex Ferguson has arrived at the Cheltenham Festival to cheer on his horse Protektorat in the Gold Cup.
And Fergie will be beaming if the seven-year-old triumphs in the feature race of the day – and wins £350,000 to boot.
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Football legend Sir Alex Ferguson is at Cheltenham to cheers on his horse Protektorat in the Gold Cup
John Terry and wife Toni are at Cheltenham for Gold Cup day
Terry will be hoping to bag a few winners on the final day of the Festival
Sir Alex Ferguson arriving at Cheltenham to watch Protektorat a horse that the former United boss part owns pic.twitter.com/bV5U71KgLj
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Chelsea legend John Terry and his wife Toni have also rocked up to the iconic racetrack.
JT is wearing tan-coloured chinos and brown shoes topped with a blue blazer and tie.
Toni opted for a tartan flowing coat covering a black top and trousers.
Protektorat will be ridden by Harry Skelton, and is trained by his brother Dan at his Warwickshire yard.
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Football hero Ferguson arrived at Cheltenham with his former captain and fellow club legend Bryan Robson.
The 80-year-old is wearing a snazzy purple blazer and tie with blue trousers and brown shoes.
The gelding has shown improved form since being sent over fences, winning four of his seven starts and finishing second on the other three occasions.
He has already earned his owners nearly £200,000 and put himself in line for a crack at this elite contest when beating the 2018 Gold Cup winner Native River at Aintree in December.
Terry was happy to stop and pose for photos
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Ferguson has enjoyed plenty of success with his racing interests, which include a share in dual King George VI Chase winner Clan Des Obeaux.
Speaking about Protektorat’s chances, trainer Dan Skelton said: “He looks fantastic.
“We have been able to prep him specifically for the Gold Cup and I’m very happy with this horse.
“He puts his head down and his knees come up which gives me positive thoughts for the Gold Cup.
“He won’t mind getting dirty seeing it out. If it turns into one of those gritty Gold Cups, I won’t be afraid of having him there.”
The Gold Cup is one of the richest races in Britain, with last year’s winner Minella Indo scooping just over £260,000.
This year’s prize will be around £350,000.
The Terrys dressed for the occasion at Cheltenham
