Sir Alex Ferguson has a new favorite for the Gold Cup: Caldwell Potter impresses the trainer.

According to The Sun: Trainer Paul Nicholls shared that his favorite horse, purchased for £640,000, has undergone significant transformation ahead of the new season and may become a participant in the Gold Cup.

The horse Caldwell Potter, whose odds for victory in the June competition are 33-1, according to the trainer, 'has never looked better'.

Sir Alex Ferguson, one of Caldwell Potter's owners, celebrates his horse's victory at the Cheltenham festival and may soon have a new contender for the Gold Cup.

Caldwell Potter pays it back!The Jack Richards goes to @PFNicholls and champion jockey, @CobdenHarry with a pillar-to-post victory pic.twitter.com/DI9dPP8iDR

— CheltenhamRacecourse (@CheltenhamRaces) March 13, 2025

This is good news for Sir Alex Ferguson, who along with friends, including the late John Hales, paid over £600,000 for Caldwell Potter when he moved from Gordon Elliott's stable.

The horse won on debut at Carlisle, but after a few defeats with short odds, managed to win among novices at the Cheltenham festival.

Caldwell Potter continued his winning streak, winning at the £3 million Grade 1 Mildmay at Grand National in Aintree.

After a summer break, he returned to Nicholls, who positively analyzed the condition of the seven-year-old horse during a recent visit to the stables.

Future Prospects

Nicholls knows what he needs for victory in major competitions and believes Caldwell Potter can be a serious contender for the Gold Cup.

The trainer emphasized that small changes in the shoes significantly improved the horse's condition:

“Last year he had leg issues, but now we've gotten them under control.”

Nicholls also noted:

“If we get a lot of rain, he may begin performances in intermediate races at Newton Abbot for competitions that have been won by Bravemansgame, Black Corton, and Pic D'Orhi.”

He added:

“This season I’m not necessarily saying he will be a horse for the Gold Cup, but I have never seen him in such wonderful condition as he is now.”