Manchester United icon Sir Alex Ferguson was ecstatic after watching his horse, Spirit Dancer, win the $1 million Bahrain International Trophy again. WHAT HAPPENED? The former Manchester United manager achieved yet another milestone, this time on the racetrack, as his horse clinched the Bahrain International Trophy for the second consecutive year. The Richard Fahey-trained horse stunned racing enthusiasts by pulling off an unexpected victory, cementing its place in racing history. THE BIGGER PICTURE Spirit Dancer entered this year’s race as an underdog, with many doubting its chances of victory. In the lead-up to the event, the horse had been soundly beaten by Lead Artist, trained by John and Thady Gosden and was considered the favourite for the Bahrain race. The race seemed to align with these predictions as Lead Artist cruised to the front during the final stretch, showcasing plenty of stamina. However, in a stunning turn of events, Spirit Dancer surged from behind, defying expectations and securing victory in the Grade 2 race. WHAT FERGUSON SAID An emotional Sir Alex Ferguson expressed disbelief and pride following the historic win. “Unbelievable,” he remarked in a post-race interview. “I was saying to myself, ‘He’s not going to make it.’ I don’t […]