The Unbelievable Win
A punter has become the luckiest person in the racing world after winning a staggering £4.9 million by accurately predicting the finishing positions of all 12 horses in a race. The odds of this incredible win were almost 500 million to one, making it a truly remarkable feat.
A Hoax or a Dream Come True?
The anonymous punter entered a free competition with the New Zealand TAB and didn't give much thought to their picks. So, you can imagine their shock when they received the call informing them of their life-changing win. At first, they thought it was a hoax, but after some convincing, they realized that their prediction had indeed come true.
The Everest, The Richest Turf Race
The race in question was The Everest, held at the Randwick racecourse in Sydney, Australia. Not only did the punter win an astonishing amount of money, but they also took home more than the connections did for winning the world's richest turf race. The winning amount for the punter worked out to be £4.3 million, making it a truly unforgettable win.
An Incredible Stroke of Luck
Reflecting on their win, the punter said, "I'm absolutely blown away. I saw the promotion on the TAB site and thought I'd give it a crack. I didn't put too much thought into my picks and just dropped the runners where I thought they could go. I honestly could not believe I'd won it."
Astonishing Achievement
The boss of Entain New Zealand, the company that runs the TAB, expressed their amazement at the punter's achievement. Cameron Rodger said, "The Everest is the world's richest race on turf, and this customer has managed to take home more than the winner's purse by pulling off one of the most impressive selecting feats we have seen. A huge congratulations to our winner."
The Winning Finishing Order
For those curious about the winning finishing order, here it is:
1. Think About It (17-5f)
2. I Wish I Win (4-1)
3. Private Eye (6-1)
4. In Secret (9-1)
5. Cylinder (10-1)
6. Hawaii Five Oh (17-2)
7. Espiona (16-1)
8. Buenos Noches (19-1)
9. Shinzo (20-1)
10. Overpass (8-1)
11. Mazu (50-1)
12. Alcohol Free (50-1)
