Several of Manchester United 's under-fire squad put their troubled season behind them as they enjoyed a day out at Cheltenham on Wednesday . As the Festival marked Ladies ' Day , Daley Blind , Michael Carrick , Jonny Evans , Ashley Young , Phil Jones and Rafael were in good spirits as they watched the action unfold from the grandstand . United 's defeat to Arsenal in the FA Cup on Monday night ensured Louis van Gaal 's side will end the campaign without a trophy and they also face a fight to finish in the top four and qualify for next season 's Champions League . Daley Blind , Michael Carrick , Jonny Evans , Ashley Young , Phil Jones and Rafael enjoy Ladies ' Day at the Cheltenham Festival . Rafael looks as though he made a winning bet as he cheers watching the RSA Chase on day two which was won by Don Poli . After scoring for the Under 21 side on Tuesday , Rafael 's luck looked to be in again as he celebrated with his team-mates . Jones points something out to his team-mate Rafael during the opening race on the second day of the renowned Festival . Carrick and Young check out the horses during the Neptune Investment Management Novices ' Hurdle which was won by Windsor Park . Blind and Young started in the 2-1 defeat by Arsenal on Monday in which ex-United forward Danny Welbeck scored the winner after Wayne Rooney had cancelled out Nacho Monreal 's opener . Carrick and Jones were introduced from the bench but could not prevent the Gunners leaving Manchester with a place in the semi-finals . Evans missed outas he served the first of his six-match ban for spitting at Newcastle striker Pappis Cisse . Rafael , meanwhile , who 's future at the club is uncertain , starred for the Under 21 side on Tuesday with a stunning strike in the 1-1 draw with Tottenham . The opening race on the second day at Cheltenham was won by Windsor Park before Don Poli triumphed in the RSA Chase . Carrick takes a photograph of the action just two days after United crashed out of the FA Cup after a defeat by Arsenal . Carrick and Young were focussed on their phones as they dressed to impressed for the annual horse racing event . Rafael ( right ) was fresh from scoring a brilliant goal for the Under 21 side against Tottenham on Tuesday night . Carrick focuses on the action through his phone as the race unfolds in front of the United players at Cheltenham .
Several of Manchester United 's first - team players enjoyed a try out at the Cheltenham Festival . Daley Blind , Michael ##son and Ashley Young were among the players who attended Ladies ' Day . hull crashed out of the FA Cup after a defeat by Arsenal on opening night at Old Trafford . Rafael starred for the Under 21 side on loan before attending the races with his team - mates . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .