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Ferguson Asks Supporters to Call off Cheltenham Protest

Sir Alex Ferguson, the manager of Manchester United soccer club, Friday asked supporters to call off their planned protest at the United Kingdom's Cheltenham Racecourse on March 18.

 Friday, February 27, 2004

Coolmore, Magnier Say Lawsuit Claims on 'Rock' are Without Merit

Sir Alex Ferguson, Britain's most successful soccer manager, has started court action against John Magnier, owner of Ireland's Coolmore Stud, as the dispute between them over top racehorse Rock Of Gibraltar, who is now a globe-trotting stallion, reaches a climax.

 Monday, November 24, 2003

Disagreement Over Ownership of Rock of Gibraltar Sparks Feud

John Magnier of Coolmore Stud and Sir Alex Ferguson shared uncommon enjoyment together when Rock of Gibraltar was winning group I races one after another, but now the relation has taken a down turn over the champion racehorse's stallion career.

 Thursday, August 21, 2003

Trainer Johnston, Jockey Hughes Honored in Britain

The latest in the series of end-of-year awards ceremonies in Britain was held on Monday, December 9, 2002. This time it was the 36th Derby Awards luncheon at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.

 Monday, December 09, 2002

The Wait is Over: Private Fee for Rock of Gibraltar

Irish-based Coolmore Stud has announced that Rock of Gibraltar, Cartier's 2002 Horse of the Year and champion 3-year-old colt, will stand for a private fee.

 Friday, December 06, 2002

European Race Report: Steady as a Rock

Rock of Gibraltar wins sixth group I in a row to tie record set by Mill Reef.

 Wednesday, July 31, 2002