US EditionBookies on the Floor as Grand National Winner Lands Punter Huge Sum
The wager was the biggest accepted by bookmaker Johnny Dineen, and the winning horse’s victory left bookmakers facing a bruising result.
- On Saturday, I Am Maximus won the Grand National at Aintree, becoming the first horse to repeat the feat since Red Rum 49 years ago.
- A punter pocketed just under £1 million after wagering £100,000 on the 10-year-old gelding at 8-1 odds before the race.
- Bookmaker Johnny Dineen of Fitzwilliam Sports called it "the biggest bet we've ever taken," admitting the firm faced potential liquidation if the horse won.
- Jockey Paul Townend expertly guided the horse to victory, enabling trainer Willie Mullins to secure a historic third consecutive Grand National win.
- Owner JP McManus admitted having "a little bit on" the race, cementing the stable's legacy in the world's greatest steeplechase event.
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Grand National punter wins £900,000 on single bet as 'numb' bookies refuse instant payment
A racegoer walked away from Aintree nearly £1million richer yesterday after placing a staggering six-figure wager on I Am Maximus to triumph in the Grand National.The punter staked £100,000 on the Willie Mullins-trained horse at odds of 8-1, securing a total return of £900,000 when the 10-year-old crossed the finish line ahead of the field.Paul Townend rode the JP McManus-owned gelding to victory, beating Iroko by two-and-a-half lengths with Jor…
Grand National racegoer wins staggering payout after £100,000 bet
A Grand National punter placed a £100,000 bet on a horse to win Saturday's race, shocking presenter Brian Gleeson. Describing his bet as "whopping" and the "biggest bet we've ever made," the racegoer revealed that the horse he put all his faith in was I Am Maximus. Reacting to the huge sum of money, Gleeson said: "That's what you call a proper bet." The punter ended up walking away with an £800,000 profit after I Am Maximus reclaimed the crown h…
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