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Today?s $1 million Bahrain International Trophy was spectacularly covered overall by twenty-two networks, breaking the event?s previous record. The 2023 edition was indeed a strong edition with a highly competitive field from 5 countries and 6 winners of the g1 & g2 races. Nation?s Pride, a three-time Group-one winner, was in front of them chasing the million-dollar purse and Sir Alex Ferguson had something to say about it. There were two local contenders besides the overseas talents from France, Great Britain, Ireland, and the UAE.

However, among the intense competition, it is Spirit Dancer, trained by Richard Fahey and owned by Mr. Alex Ferguson that won today?s Bahrain International Trophies Group 2 race with a significant one Million reward. It is remarkable that the team pulled off this win with their best rivals standing against them. Amidst the celebration, Alex’s words resonated profoundly, echoing a sentiment truly uplifting to hear.

Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates historic victory

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Recently, Racing TV shared a post on X about the recent race, and captioned it as, That’s the best ever!?Sir Alex Ferguson was understandably thrilled after Spirit Dancer scooted home in the $1m @Bahrainturfclub Trophy.” Sir Alex Ferguson, the former manager of Manchester United, clinched a significant victory in the Bahrain International Trophy with his horse, Spirit Dancer. Expressing his elation, he remarked, “This is undoubtedly the best ever. Against the impressive pedigrees and forms of the competing horses – it’s simply fantastic. I couldn’t believe our win. I was terrified”

 

Over time through this journey, it reached its summit and this summer was that period when it took home three impressive victories consecutively including the famous Group Three Strensall Stakes at York. This significant win made it qualify for the contest with ?500,000 up for grabs.

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A victorious contender in horse racing

It was an uphill task for Spirit Dancer to succeed considering he had many contenders. Among the challengers were Nations Pride, a Grade One winner for Charlie Appleby, Real World which was sent by Saeed bin Suroor; Israr who represented the Gosdens and Mr Points Lonsdale whose trainer happened to be Aidan O?Brien.

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Spirit Dancer is indeed an amazing horse that has earned several wins and won a high amount of cash throughout many races. He has been successful in six races up to today and his earnings amount to ? 243,000. He won various races that were a thing of note including Greenham Stakes Group 3, Jean Prat Group 3, and Champagne Stakes Group 2 (in 2022). His previous successes are therefore expected with great expectancy as he takes part in races this year.

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