Another away win for Fergie in Liverpool!
Sir Alex enjoyed a treble win thanks to his horses at the opening day of the Grand National at Aintree
Last updated 8th Apr 2021
Sir Alex Ferguson loves nothing more than winning in Liverpool and was left reflecting on his best day as an owner after enjoying a treble on the opening day of the Randox Grand National Festival.
The 79-year-old, who once famously vowed to "knock Liverpool off their perch'', won everything there was to win during 26 years as manager of Manchester United - but does not recall winning 3-0 on Merseyside before.
He did just that at Aintree on Thursday, with Protektorat, Monmiral and Clan Des Obeaux - all of whom he co-owns with Ged Mason and friends - carrying his colours to Grade One success in the first three races of the afternoon.
Ferguson said:
"It's been a fantastic day. Winning is the name of the game - and winning on Merseyside, they (locals) will all be happy!''
But Sir Alex admits success on the racecourse provides him with a different buzz to winning football matches.
He said:
"It's a different (thrill). When I was manager, you have control over what is going to happen on the pitch - I have no control here. The trainer does all that, I'm just an owner.
"You do get the same sort of excitement when you win big races like that.
"That's the best day I've had in my time in racing, which is about 20 years or so.''
Ferguson's week could get better yet, with Give Me A Copper set to bid for glory in Saturday's Randox Grand National.