Sir Alex Ferguson and Harry Redknapp go head-to-head at Cheltenham today, but this time, it’s all about the ponies.
Both have been involved in racing for years and had winners last year. Redknapp is without The Jukebox Man due to injury but will be hoping his other two runners step up. Meanwhile, Ferguson is aiming to add more silverware with five runners across today and tomorrow.
Sir Alex Ferguson v Harry Redknapp: Festival Plate Handicap Chase 16:40
🏴 Sir Alex Ferguson
🐎 Horse: Il Ridoto
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🏴 Harry Redknapp
🐎 Horse: Shakem Up’Arry
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👑 Who Will Win?
🏴 LL RIDOTO, at seven, falls within the preferred age range and has solid course experience, finishing sixth in last year’s Festival Plate after a close second in a big Cheltenham handicap that December. His weight of 11st 1lb and rating of 144 fit the successful profile of past winners. Both arrive with proven Cheltenham form, making them serious players in this competitive handicap.
🐎 Racing Rating: TBC
📊 Hit Rate: TBC
👨💻 Dave: “Il Ridoto has honourable course form but has finished eighth and sixth in the previous two runnings of this race, so needs a touch more to place.”
🏴 SHAKEM UP’ARRY, at ten, defied the typical age trend last year by becoming only the second double-digit aged winner in recent history. He also carried 11st 5lbs to victory, a weight rarely managed in this race. His strong Cheltenham form, including a win in the New Year’s Day Handicap Chase, further strengthens his case.
🐎 Racing Rating: TBC
📊 Hit Rate: TBC
👨💻 Dave: “Last year’s winner, Shakem Up’arry, holds strong each-way claims, from a 2lb higher mark. First-time cheekpieces could spark further improvement.”
Which other horses do Sir Alex Ferguson and Harry Redknapp have running at Cheltenham?
🏴 Sir Alex Ferguson
🐎 Caldwell Potter – Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (2pm)
🐎 Monmiral – Stayers’ Hurdles (4pm)
🐎 Hitman RyanAir Chase (3:20pm)
🐎 Protektorat RyanAir Chase (3:20pm)
🏴 Harry Redknapp
🐎 Yellow Car – Novices’ Hurdle (3:20pm Friday)
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