A lucky horse racing punter has won an eye-watering £112,000 from a £2 bet following Minella Indo's win in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
David Jackson placed a £1 each-way stake on four horses during this year's Festival.
And he was left sweating following successes in the first three races from Galvin (20-1), Sir Gerhard (16-1) and Quilixios (20-1) – who he backed at huge ante-post odds.
From such a small outlay, he pocketed a staggering £112,854 when Minella Indo galloped home in the feature race of the week.
"Unbelievable," Jackson tweeted.
"Thanks very much everyone. I'm in shock.
"Really appreciate the good wishes. Time for a (beer)."
Jackson was inundated with messages from stunned racing fans.
"What a legend! Enjoy it you deserve that!" one said.
Minella Indo's jockey Jack Kennedy, 21, secured a landmark for Henry de Bromhead too.
He became the first trainer to add the Gold Cup to the Unibet Champion Hurdle and Betway Champion Chase at the prestigious fixture.
Almost in tears, an emotional Kennedy told ITV Racing: "I can't believe it, this is what I've dreamt of since I was a child.
"I'm just so grateful to Henry and Barry Maloney for giving me a chance and the opportunity to ride him - I can't thank them enough, I'll owe them forever.
"This is what I live for, I just can't believe this is after happening - I'm delighted."
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