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A fortunate bettor has won £60 – but the horse he wagered on crossed the finish line nearly 6,000 DAYS AGO.
The gambler had forgotten to claim his winnings until he was cleaning out his clothes and stumbled upon the winning ticket.
Ruby Walsh celebrating after Denman’s victory in the Hennessy Gold Cup ChaseCredit: Getty
There was jubilation at NewburyCredit: Action Images
The wager was placed on Denman to win the Hennessy Gold Cup Chase at odds of 5/1, just eight days before the race on November 28, 2009.
The horse, ridden by a jockey and trained by Paul Nicholls, won by more than three lengths at Newbury.
However, the bettor did not visit Ladbrokes to claim his £60 winnings from a £10 stake until 16 YEARS LATER.
Alex Apati commented, “This winning slip was so old, it was only two years away from being able to walk into one of our shops and collect itself.”
“Still, better late than never!”
The Hennessy Gold Cup Chase – now known as the Coral Gold Cup – featured 19 runners in 2009.
Denman, winning the event for the second time, crossed the finish line after six minutes and 39.5 seconds.
It was hailed as “one of the great performances in modern jumps racing.”
This victory marked Denman’s 14th and final career win before retiring in 2011 after finishing fifth in the Aintree Bowl.
Denman participated in 26 races, achieving five second-place finishes and one third-place finish throughout his career.
Triumphing at Newbury in November 2009 brought joy to one lucky punter – even if it took over a decade to collect his winnings.
Denman, affectionately known as The Tank, won the in 2008 and .
Denman won the race nearly 6,000 days ago – but a punter has only just cashed inCredit: Getty
FAQ
How long did it take the bettor to claim the winnings?
The bettor claimed the winnings 16 years after placing the bet.
What horse did the bettor place a bet on?
The bettor placed a bet on Denman to win the Hennessy Gold Cup Chase.
What was Denman's notable achievement in 2009?
Denman won the Hennessy Gold Cup Chase in 2009, marking it as one of his great performances.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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