United Fan Mullins Congratulated by Alex Ferguson After Beating His Horse

United fan Mullins congratulated by Alex Ferguson after beating his horse

Patrick Mullins rode a 50/1 winner for his father Willie Mullins in the Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, defeating the horse part-owned by Manchester United legend Alex Ferguson

Cheltenham Festival in pictures: Punters and celebrities revel in racing drama on Gold Cup Day

Photographers and celebrities are out in force at Cheltenham, capturing the drama and glory of National Hunt racing's flagship festival.

Several celebrities pictured at Cheltenham Festival including Sir Alex Ferguson

Celebrities including Sir Alex Ferguson and Gemma Collins attended Cheltenham Festival 2026, braving strong winds for day three of the UK’s top racing event.

Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates five-figure Cheltenham Festival payday

Sir Alex Ferguson has so far seen two third-place finishes during the festival, with one more horse still to race