Meet the man who lost over £1million on day Frankie Dettori rode seven winners at Ascot
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Gary Wiltshire lost over £1 million on Frankie Dettori's record-breaking day at Ascot in 1996. He bet on Dittori and his horse Fujiyama Crest, which won by a neck. He had to sell his house and some cars and go back to working. The first bet he laid was £40,000 at 7-2 with Coral. It's 25 years ago but feels like 25 minutes ago. Now he works 8 days a week. His house was sold and he had some car and house prices reduced. he was in front after five races. After the sixth, he lost a few quid.