Ferguson hoping Friend can strike

WHILE Alex Ferguson prepares for his Champions League quarter-final with Inter Milan, he could be forgiven for taking 10 minutes out of his day to watch What A Friend in the RSA Chase today.

Ferguson hoping Friend can strike
Wed, 11 Mar, 2009 - 00:00

Ferguson owns the Paul Nicholls-trained novice in partnership with Ged Mason and the Manchester United manager’s love of racing is no secret.

What A Friend scored at the track in December and while he has among the favourites for some time, Nicholls is well aware it will be no walk in the park.

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