Sir Alex Ferguson, the legendary former manager of Manchester United, is set to attend the Aintree horse racing event with high hopes for his horse, Caldwell Potter.

 The six-year-old horse, purchased for £630,000 last year, has the potential to become a future Gold Cup horse. Under the guidance of new trainer Paul Nicholls, Caldwell Potter has been carefully prepared for the Mersey Novices’ Hurdle, a race worth £100,000, on Grand National day. A victory in this race would bring another significant financial reward for Sir Alex and contribute to Nicholls’ bid to outperform his friend and competitor, Dan Skelton, in the race for the jump trainer’s crown.

Nicholls expressed confidence in Caldwell Potter’s abilities, citing positive reports from jockey Bryony Frost and the horse’s impressive jumping during training. While the horse is expected to perform well at Aintree, Nicholls believes Caldwell Potter will further excel as a chaser in the future.

Sir Alex Ferguson had an unsuccessful attempt at the Dubai Sheema Classic, but his flat superstar Spirit Dancer has earned approximately £1.5 million this season. Now, the focus shifts back to jumps racing, with Kalif Du Berlais, another promising horse in Sir Alex’s stable, poised for action at Aintree. The team is optimistic about their chances and is looking forward to the significant prize money available at the event.