Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has a strong interest in horse racing and has had runners in the Grand National in the past. This year, he is part owner of Hitman, a horse trained by Paul Nicholls and ridden by Freddie Gingell at Aintree. Ferguson also has horses running in other races throughout the day.

Hitman, the horse owned by Ferguson, is not among the favorites to win the Grand National this year, with odds of 28/1. Ferguson has had success at Aintree in the past, with Monmiral being one of three winners he enjoyed in 2022. Despite not having control over the races like he did in football, Ferguson finds the excitement of winning in horse racing to be similar to that of football.

Ferguson’s successes in horse racing add to his illustrious career in football, where he led Manchester United to 13 Premier League titles and Champions League glory in 1999 and 2008. His interest in horse racing has brought him joy and excitement, with the hope of more victories to come.