A nervous punter is on the edge of their seat as they wait for Melbourne Cup favorite, Vauban, to win and land them a staggering $1MILLION bet.
Massive Acca Hangs in the Balance
The bettor has already seen the first four legs of their massive accumulator bet come through.
The punter's hopes now rest on the shoulders of genius Irish trainer Willie Mullins and his superstar horse, who has already won at the Cheltenham Festival and Royal Ascot.
From 100-1 to 3-1 Favorite
Vauban, who was initially available at odds of 100-1, is now the red-hot favorite at 3-1. The charismatic owner, Rich Ricci, is hoping for a memorable victory in the "race that stops a nation."
Not far behind the potential £2.4 million payday for Ricci, the Australian punter stands to collect a substantial sum.
A Five-Fold Bet
The nervous bettor placed a £525 bet on a five-fold accumulator, which included Collingwood winning their 16th Premiership title in September.
In the same month, they backed Imperatriz to win the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley racecourse in Melbourne.
They also predicted Without A Fight's win in the Caulfield Cup last month, and Ace Impact's triumph in the Arc at Longchamp in October.
With odds initially at 823-1, the bettor used a special boost to increase them to 988-1.
A Potential Payout of £518,000
If Vauban emerges victorious against tough competition like Without A Fight and defending champion Gold Trip, the bettor will pocket a staggering $989,120, equivalent to around £518,000.
Melbourne Cup Fever
Australia was filled with excitement during the Melbourne Cup weekend, with punters flocking to Flemington racecourse to celebrate Derby Day.
Drinks flowed and the atmosphere was raucous as everyone let loose before the big race on Tuesday.
For incredible photos of the chaos, click here.
