BREAKING: Former Manchester United Boss, Sir Alex Ferguson Smashes World-Record—-SIR Alex Ferguson has smashed his own world-record – with the eye-popping £660,000 purchase of an unbeaten horse who could be racing’s next superstar.
The Manchester United legend and a group of close pals were the bidders for Regent’s Stroll at the Goffs sale in Doncaster today.
Sir Alex and Co had previously set the record for the most expensive jumps horse ever sold at public auction when buying Caldwell Potter for £633,000 in February.
But he and friends have gone even higher this time to buy the unbeaten five-year-old, who is 2-2 in bumpers.
Regent’s Stroll now holds the record as the most expensive jumps horse ever sold at public auction – despite never jumping an obstacle in public!
The five-year-old gelding, who is related to former Gold Cup winner Denman, won at Ascot bumper last November before thrashing rivals in a Newbury bumper when last seen in March.
After that most recent victory, Nicholls’ assistant Charlie Davies purred: “You couldn’t be more impressed with that.”
Bloodstock agent Tom Malone and legendary trainer Paul Nicholls were doing the bidding on behalf of Sir Alex and his mates.
Sir Alex has struck up a close friendship with multi-millionaire businessman Ged Mason and fluffy toy entrepreneur John Hales.
They joined Sir Alex in stumping up the cash – as did new co-owners Neil and Alfie Smith.
