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Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterTwo former Premier League managers watching from the sidelines again on Friday afternoon - but in very different circumstances from their meetings in the beautiful game.Sir Alex Ferguson and Harry Redknapp both have a literal horse in the race at Cheltenham on Friday afternoon.Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex owns a stake in Maestro Conti, who will run in the JCB Triumph Hurdle at 1:20pm.Article continues below You may like 'Sir Alex Ferguson never forgives me' Manchester United legend STILL hasn't buried the hatchet with Premier League icon Joe Cole and Ashley Cole on Chelsea's FA Cup chances Manchester United in talks with Xavi Hernandez over managerial job: report Harry Redknapp Gold Cup win would be 'dream come true'Former Tottenham manager Redknapp has his sights on the ultimate prize in jump racing, meanwhile, with The Jukebox Man set to be part of the 11-strong field in the Gold Cup at 4pm.Both horses are among the favourites in their respective races: at time of writing Maestro Conti is at 13/2, while The Jukebox Man is at 7/2.The legendary Sir Alex has already had three horses from his stable in action at the Cheltenham festival this week.L'Eau du Sud placed third on Wednesday, which was matched on Thursday by Regent's Stroll. Il Ridoto meanwhile came 15th in a 23-horse field.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.The Cheltenham festival is one of the biggest dates on the racing calendar, with the Gold Cup regarded as one of the most prestigious prizes in the sport.That makes it a dream come true for Redknapp to even have a runner in the race.Redknapp told the Independent: "I've always been interested from eight years of age. My nan was a bookies runner in the East End of London. What to read next Alex Ferguson asked me to walk out with Manchester United at the FA Cup final - I was a kid and was like, It would be pretty cool though, dad? but my dad said no! Joe Cole on how he could have ended up alongside Red Devils legends It really surprises me that I never see Robbie Fowler getting linked with jobs hes a fantastic manager and one of the smartest people Ive come across Former England striker baffled at why Liverpool legend is yet to get a role in the EFL Last minute Premier League tickets! Get a seat for crucial battles in title race and relegation battle "I grew up with it, listening to the Grand National around the radio and going back to my mum winning the sweepstake at the cake factory she worked in the year Foinavon won. I've always loved it."I went to West Ham as a player at 15 and it was full of punters they all loved a bet and The Sporting Life would be in the dressing room.It's a dream to have a horse to run in the Gold Cup and go there with a chance. I've had an awful lot of horses, still got an awful lot, but this one has taken us to places that you only dream about as a racehorse owner."He's my dream, he's not for sale and he wouldn't be for sale at any price."TOPICSHarry RedknappSir Alex FergusonManchester UnitedWest Ham UnitedTottenham HotspurSouthamptonPortsmouthAFC BournemouthSteven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.
