Sir Alex Ferguson will be bidding to win the one piece of silverware that so so far eluded him when Clan Des Obeaux runs in this year's Cheltenham Gold Cup .

Fergie enjoyed a trophy-laden 27 years in charge of Manchester United before retiring from management in 2013.

The 76-year-old has been a racing enthusiast for decades and has owned a number of horses, including Rock Of Gibraltar.

However, he is yet to land one of the most sought-after trophies of the jump season - the Gold Cup.

Clan Des Obeaux will run in this year's Gold Cup (
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Fergie has been a regular at the Cheltenham Festival (
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Fergie had a fourth at Cheltenham in 2011 with What A Friend, but will be gunning for glory this time around with Clan Des Obeaux - one of 38 entries in the race.

However, the Old Trafford legend has his work cut out.

Sizing John is bidding to become the first horse to win back-to-back Gold Cups since Best Mate.

Might Bite, winner of last year's RSA Chase at The Festival, is another serious contender.