Holy crap. So I was talking with my buddy Dave last night (he works at a betting shop in Manchester) and he would NOT shut up about this one punter who absolutely rinsed them at the Grand National. I mean, we're talking about the kind of win that makes you question your entire career choice if you're a bookie.
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The Luckiest Bastard in Britain?
Some random genius (or possibly time-traveler) somehow managed to predict the EXACT first three horses in the Grand National. Not just the winner. Not just the top two. The EXACT bloody top three finishers in a race with 34 runners thundering around Aintree for over four miles.
Nick Rockett romped home at 33-1, followed by last year's champion I Am Maximus at 7-1, with Grangeclare West (another 33-1 shot) coming in third. All three trained by Willie Mullins. Like... what are teh odds of that?
Seriously. Think about it.
From £8 to "I Quit My Job" Money
This punter placed an £8 combination tricast with Ladbrokes. For those who don't speak betting-ese, that means they covered all possible finishing orders of their three selected horses. The bet actually cost £48 total (6 different possible orders at £8 each).
When the dust settled and Iroko finished a distant fourth, this lucky soul was sitting on a payout of £61,320.32.
Let that sink in. From eight quid to over sixty grand.
Back in 2019, I hit a five-fold accumulator that paid about £430 and I was insufferable for weeks. Can't imagine what I'd be like with this kind of windfall. Probably unbearable.
Bookies: "Please Tell Us Your Secret!"
The funniest part? Ladbrokes are so baffled they've basically put out a public plea asking the punter to explain their selection process. Cal Gildart from Ladbrokes said: "And you thought Willie Mullins was the biggest winner at Aintree! It might have looked like a favourable renewal for the bookies, but this year's Grand National has seen punters land some incredible wins, and this one tops the lot."
He added: "This customer obviously likes the reigning champion trainer, but we'd love to know what they saw in two of his less well-regarded chasers."
Translation: "We're dying to know how you did this so we can adjust our algorithms... I mean, uh, we're just curious!"
When Horses Make Grown Men Cry
There's actually a pretty moving story behind the winner. Nick Rockett's victory had trainer Willie Mullins in tears during the post-race interview. The horse is owned by Stewart Andrew, whose wife Sadie passed away from cancer just five days after the horse made his debut. God. Imagine the emotions there.
Makes you wonder if there wasn't something a bit magical happening on that track.
Not The Only One Celebrating
Our mystery punter wasn't the only one drinking champagne that night. Ladbrokes got absolutely hammered by several massive winners, including someone who turned £1 each-way into £29,000. Another punter landed £15,000 from a £12 combination tricast.
My mate Dave says his manager looked like he'd seen a ghost when the results came in. Poor guy.
Listen. I'm not saying you should rush out and start placing tricasts on 33-1 shots... but also... maybe we should all be asking this mystery punter for next week's lottery numbers?
The Responsible Bit (Because I Have To)
Obviously gambling can be dangerous if you're not careful. Set limits, only bet what you can afford to lose, and never chase losses. Check out Gamcare or Gamble Aware if you need support.
But... wow. Sometimes lightning does strike. And I'm guessing whoever placed that £8 bet is having a much better Monday than the rest of us.
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