Legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has broken his own world record by contributing to an incredible purchase.
in 2013, but remained at the club as a director and still attends matches involving the senior men's and women's teams.Horse racing, though, isn't a cheap business - as proven with Ferguson's latest purchase.
The previous record had been held by another horse bought in part by Ferguson, with Caldwell Potter sold for around £623,000 earlier this year.Regent's Stroll is yet to compete in a jumps race but has won both of the National Hunt flat races that it has entered.Ridden by Harry Cobden, the horse won over 1m 71/2f at Ascot last year, before then stepping up to Class 2 and winning a 2m 1/2f race at Newbury back in March.
"He's been bought by existing owners headed up by John Hales and Ged Mason. Sir Alex Ferguson, Neil and Alfie Smith are involved too. There'll be a group of them involved but they'll sort it out tonight."
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