£3 Bet Turns into House Deposit and Free Beers
A homeless man, known as Robert, placed a £3 bet on the Melbourne Cup and walked away with a house deposit and a load of free beers, according to the New Zealand Herald. Robert bet on the first four finishers in the race and his tiny punt returned an impressive £51,250. He discovered his winnings while checking his account after the race and was in disbelief. Robert, who has been living in a garage for the past nine months, plans to use the money to turn his life around and get a place of his own.
Emotional Process and Green Ticks
After placing the bet, Robert refreshed the page multiple times to make sure his eyes weren't deceiving him. He said, "It was quite an emotional process, mate. I couldn’t believe it, and I thought to myself, ‘there must be something wrong here’." However, upon checking his easybets account, he discovered a green tick next to his first four easybets, indicating his win. Robert's unexpected windfall has given him a new lease on life.
Generous Punters and Mini Melbourne Cup
Punters at the working men's club where Robert placed his bet celebrated his win by buying him drinks and presenting him with his own mini Melbourne Cup adorned with flowers. The heartwarming gesture showed the camaraderie and support within the betting community.
Winning Jockey's Hardcore Celebration
Mark Zahra, the winning jockey of Without A Fight, celebrated his victory in his own unique way. Zahra, known for his partying, labeled himself an "idiot" for his wild celebration. In a live TV interview, when asked about the state of his head the morning after, Zahra humorously replied, "If you never sober up, then your head’s all right!"
Overall, Robert's incredible win at the Melbourne Cup highlights the unpredictable and life-changing nature of horse racing. It goes to show that sometimes, luck can truly be on the side of those who need it most.
