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    This was some longshot bet!

    One lucky punter based in Newcastle has unbelievably gone and won £307,087.81 after landing five winners from Thursday's meeting at Chelmsford. These five winners were put in a Lucky 63 accumulator placed at a Coral shop in Throckley, Tyne and Wear, where the customer only staked £6.20 which is remarkable.


    A Lucky 63 is a bet made up of 63 bets which involve 6 selections in different events. The bet includes 6 singles, 15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 four-folds, 6 five folds and a sixfold accumulator.


    The first horse that started the bet off was the biggest odds of the lot and amazingly Ask The Meter in the 6.15 went on to win the race at odds of 150/1. From there he went on to land a further four selections that all landed at the Chelmsford track and landed the unnamed punter his big payday.


    (Credit Racing Post)David Stevens from Coral today said: “The customer is a regular in this shop and, as far as we know right now, he doesn’t know he’s won this huge amount, as he hasn’t been back to the shop to check the results yet. He’s in for a wonderful surprise when he does come in.


    “It’s rare enough that a 150-1 shot wins, so for The Meter to win at those odds and then set the ball rolling on this remarkable bet, which also included winners at 14-1 and 12-1, makes this one of the most – if not the most – spectacular winning bets we have ever seen.


    “There was a further twist in that the punter actually staked the bet as if it was a 10p each-way Lucky 31, featuring five selections, so because he included six selections to make it a Lucky 63, the bet was settled in proportion, at 56 per cent, but either way we’re sure the customer will be delighted with his evening’s work. We look forward to congratulating him on his extraordinary foresight!”

    Here is the man's selections in order of how they ran:


    The Meter won at 150-1, Chelmsford 6.15
    Dollar Value won at 14-1, Chelmsford 6.45
    Full Intention won at 12-1, Chelmsford 7.15
    Rampant Lion loser, Chelmsford 7.45
    It’s Not Unusual won at 8-1, Chelmsford 8.15
    Victoria Drummond won at 14-1, Chelmsford 8.45

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    Yes, but can the punter do it day in day out like people like Outsider and Swedish Chef?!
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    I have a free bet going on from Pearl Of The West so I've stuck it on You Never Can Tell 25/1 in the next race.

    Well, you never can tell
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    Wow, fair play to Tarboosh backers. He has been in cracking form the past few runs hasn't he.
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    Futurity - Kuwait Currency 33/1, possibly a shade bigger than it should be.
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    Galway 1.45 Top Notch Tonto could be interesting 20/1 - sorry its late just seen it.
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    Bangor 1.05 Chambard 25/1 missed a season butlast two races in France he beat Countister in a Grade 3 bumber and was beaten in a photo giving weight to Cut The Mustard.
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    Taking an absolute flyer with Petite Jack at 25/1 off a mark of 88. He's only had 6 turf runs and has won off 102 on the all weather. He was a non runner last month on turf because of soft going so presumably he will only run if the ground is good enough. One of those horses that would be easy to back with hindsight the day he does take advantage of his mark.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SlimChance View Post
    Nermarket 2.15

    Taking an absolute flyer with Petite Jack at 25/1 off a mark of 88. He's only had 6 turf runs and has won off 102 on the all weather. He was a non runner last month on turf because of soft going so presumably he will only run if the ground is good enough. One of those horses that would be easy to back with hindsight the day he does take advantage of his mark.
    Very much my kind of longshot, Slim.
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    Paved Paradise Dundalk 7.30 .33/1 ew
    Ran very well in a maiden behind Lost Treasure at The Curragh the day most of you were watching Pope Francis trying to defy a penalty at Phoenix Park
    First handicap off 50 which looks generous and well drawn in 4.

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    His Holiness was under a double penalty and a more vigorous ride than a confession box in the 60s...
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    Red all star 600d.
    Likes to lead and drop back to 5f should help.25/1 or 22/1 4places.
    Could get squeaky bum time close home.

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    Quote Originally Posted by edgt View Post
    paved paradise dundalk 7.30 .33/1 ew
    ran very well in a maiden behind lost treasure at the curragh the day most of you were watching pope francis trying to defy a penalty at phoenix park
    first handicap off 50 which looks generous and well drawn in 4.
    boom baby,thanks edgt

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    Quote Originally Posted by edgt View Post
    Paved Paradise Dundalk 7.30 .33/1 ew
    Ran very well in a maiden behind Lost Treasure at The Curragh the day most of you were watching Pope Francis trying to defy a penalty at Phoenix Park
    First handicap off 50 which looks generous and well drawn in 4.
    Good lord Jesus. That's a shout for the ******* ages...

    Well done Eddie. Made a right good case for it.

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    50/1. Hats off sir.

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    Superb stuff, edgt!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Outsider View Post
    boom baby,thanks edgt
    Some shout

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    My stopped clock moment of the year

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    Quote Originally Posted by edgt View Post
    My stopped clock moment of the year
    Its a wonderful feeling,enjoy.

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    Great shout it really was, thanks Edgt. That has to be 'long shot' of the long shot thread.
    Last edited by Marb; 2nd November 2018 at 9:20 PM.

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