Coneygree's success in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup proved costly for Ladbrokes’ betting shop in Wantage with punters splashing out on the local hero.
Shop manager Guy Eastgate said: “There’s been more people in the shop today than on Grand National day.
“Everyone has been in to back Coneygree and it’s been a fabulous day, we’ve paid out with a smile to say the least.
“Punters have been queuing out of the door to collect their winnings.
“The biggest bet we had was £100 win at 10-1, but it’s safe to say the whole of Wantage will be on the champers tonight."
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Nigel Chamings, of Wantage-based Stan James bookmakers, said: “We were very pleased a local horse won.
“It wasn’t a bad result for the company either.”
Nationally, though, Coneygree’s win was good news for Betfred and William Hill, who were both saved from a near £3m payout when 3-1 favourite Silviniaco Conti trailed in seventh.
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