Gutted punter's "a*** fell out" as he misses out on £9k by cashing out Royal Ascot bet

Attended by the great and the good of high society, and featuring iconic races like the Gold Cup, Royal Ascot is no ordinary sporting event. But you don't have to invest in a fancy hat to get a taste of the action. The UK's best bookmakers provide plenty of ways to bet on the races, wherever you happen to be. Here are some markets that might catch…

Racing's Rocket Man is still circling the globe but his timeless flight has met turbulence of late. You could tell from his unusually sheepish manner during Thursday morning's media round that Frankie knew his retirement reversal would trigger a response. And boy, were some Twitter folks triggered. Ace news breaker Nick Luck caught a stray bullet…

ULTIMATE rags-to-riches superstar horse Pyledriver has been retired aged six due to injury. The amazing Flat sensation went from a bargain £10000 buy to beloved £2million Group 1 winner. William Muir, who trained the horse in partnership with Chris Grassick, said he couldn't believe it when the vet told him the bad news. The horse was reported to…

CHARLIE APPLEBY has said a fond farewell to Modern Games after another of his Group 1 winners retired during a nightmare season. It's been a frustrating campaign for Appleby and the Godolphin outfit, whose runners have been well below their usual standard. Appleby had a career best tally of 152 winners in 2022 for prize money in excess of £6.2…

One lucky punter scooped the jackpot prize of £100000 on the free-to-play predictor game on bet365's 6 Horses Challenge. On an action-packed Saturday of racing one bet365 customer picked all six winners across four races at Newcastle and two winners from the Curragh to secure the the prize money. *Bet £10 & Get £30 in Free Bets for new customers at…

A horse racing punter won £16000 off an incredible £2 bet on Gold Cup day at Royal Ascot. The Betfair punter landed the huge sum after his £1 each-way double won, courtesy of 150/1 outsider Valiant Force and 100/1 shot Witch Hunter. Valliant Force, ridden by Rossa Ryan for Adrian Murray in the Norfolk Stakes, triumphed with the biggest odds at the…

PUNTERS were left absolutely sickened after seeing what one Royal Ascot bettor cashed out his £20000 winner for. The punter staked £7.50 each way (so a total of £15) on Valiant Force and The King's horse Desert Hero. The punter posted a photo of their betslip with the cash out offering £840.81 with Desert Hero still to race. Rather than let it ride…

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The innovation and variety of Betfred's Royal Ascot offers for new and existing customers means it should be a must-visit betting site during the 2023 meeting. Find out why you shouldn't be betting anywhere else if you're a fan of a Royal Ascot Lucky 15 or similar multiples. The Betfred Royal Ascot new customer is perfect for betting on the five…

Luxembourg may be a bit Marmite, but Billy Nash from Timeform is still a firm believer in the four year old. Aidan O'Brien's charge is the joint antepost favourite for the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot next week but has form figures of 311751 since April 2022. WELCOME TO PP NEWS: NEW TO US? That 7th-placed finish came in last season's…

Rosallion and Son may have both earned themselves a place in Richard Hannon's squad for Royal Ascot after opening their respective accounts at Newbury on Tuesday. Rosallion was unraced prior to the first division of the Get A Run For Your Money At BetVictor Maiden Stakes, but there was plenty of confidence behind him in the market as the 11-8…

Rosallion strikes on debut in the silks of Sheikh Mohammed Obaid under Sean Levey Rosallion and Son may have both earned themselves a place in Richard Hannon's squad for Royal Ascot after opening their respective accounts at Newbury on Tuesday. Rosallion was unraced prior to the first division of the Get A Run For Your Money At BetVictor Maiden…

MADE In Chelsea star Georgia Toffolo was celebrating another nice racing win - after backing Corach Rambler in the Grand National. The reality TV star won £375000 at Cheltenham Festival in 2022 before backing that up with a £6500 payday at Royal Ascot. And while her payout on the 8-1 favourite wasn't quite so big last weekend, it still showed she…

Bookmakers just about got the lot at Randwick on Saturday, with a number of five-figure wagers missing the mark including one $50000 get-out throw at the stumps in the last race. Imperatriz, who looked home and hosed, was a cruel result for many punters, including one losing bet of $44640 while Aft Cabin let his followers down again with an…

A Paddy Power punter pocketed €32000 off a small stake bet over the weekend, but would have won €135000 if they didn't cash out. The backer placed a £1 each-way six horse accumulator and a £1 seven horse accumulator, both of which came in at huge odds.

KING Charles earned more than £1million selling 14 of the late Queen's beloved racehorses. The sales ranged from £300000 for Just Fine - the horse that gave Charles his first winner in the Royal Silks - to £4000 for three-year-old colt Tack. King Charles inherited the horses from his late mother, who passed away aged 96 at Balmoral last month. The…

Queen Elizabeth II, whose death was announced on Thursday at the age of 96, was a lifelong lover of horse racing. Legendary racing broadcaster Derek Thompson gives us an insight of just how important Her Majesty's presence around the circuit was to other followers of the sport. "The Queen always loved her horses through her father and of course the…

Charlie Brake, who appeared on season four of Love Island, was in the running to win nearly £7000 at York races on Ladies Day. He asked his 50000 Twitter followers for advice on the bet A Love Island star took advice from Gary Lineker's son as his bet with £7000 winnings fell at the final hurdle. Charlie Brake, who appeared on season four of the…

A Royal Ascot punter blew the chance to win a fortune after they cashed out their bet early for less than £500. Bailey Grant placed a seven-fold accumulator across Thursday and Friday's racing at Ascot, with his £1.05 each-way bet returning a total of £83638.75 if all his selections won. After seeing his first three horses win on Thursday, Bailey…

One lucky punter scooped a colossal £300000 windfall after correctly predicting the result of every race on day four at Royal Ascot. For most bettors, it's hard enough to find the winner of one race at the famous meeting. But a William Hill customer managed to go through the entire card, nailing the first horse home in each of the track's seven…

ROYAL Ascot has been a happy hunting ground for Georgia Toffolo after the former Made in Chelsea star won £6500 on a bet on Friday. The lucky punter, 27, has form for winning big on horse races after bagging £37000 on a bet at Cheltenham earlier this year. Toffolo put that win down to "beginner's luck" but it seems the former reality TV star has a…

Royal Ascot is one of the highlights on the world horse racing calendar, with the 2022 five day meeting taking place between Tuesday 14th and Sunday 18th June. The horse racing at Royal Ascot these days is a truly international affair with horses from all over the planet heading to the Berkshire-based track. In 2022 we've, not only seen the…

Most top-tier races around the world feature crowded fields of thoroughbreds, such as the Kentucky Derby and Japan Cup. Other premier races feature a much smaller number of entrants, giving each horse much more room to operate - and a different viewing experience for spectators and TV viewers. Take the Prince of Wales's Stakes, for instance. The…

A horse racing punter incredibly stands to win more than £500000 if Envoi Allen delivers the goods in the Marsh Novices Chase at Cheltenham Festival on Thursday. Paul Dean, who goes by the name @istabraq_king, took to social media on Wednesday to share the remarkable bet after Bob Olinger clinched victory in the Ballymore Novices Hurdle at…