❖ Frankel ~ one of the greatest horses ever to appear at a racecourse ~ trained by the legendary Henry Cecil ~ was a red~hot favorite at 1/10 in the 2012 Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot. A win only single bet on Frankel was almost a certainty, but the short odds meant modest returns for the average punter. He won by 11 lengths, showcasing why short~priced favorites are popular for low~risk bets. Some call it printing money ~ backing those kind of short priced favourites. 1/10 shots do get beat though.

❖ In a stunning upset, Heavenly Heather ~ a 200/1 outsider trained by Tracy Waggott and ridden by Amie Waugh ~ won an all~weather handicap race at Newcastle on Good Friday. We always knew she was a really good horse, Waggott said. It was just getting her fit enough. She's such a big, heavy mare she takes that much work getting fit.

Flat Record SP▸ 200/1▸ Heavenly Heather was the seventh 200/1 horse to win on the Flat in GB, with Astapor the last time at Hamilton in 2022.

Jumps Record SP▸ 250/1▸ The largest priced winner in British racing history was Equinoctial, returning at a starting price of 250/1 when winning over hurdles at Kelso in November 1990.

UK Record SP▸ 300/1▸ In Ireland, Sawbuck won at 300/1 and so did a horse called He Knows No Fear.

World Record▸ 5000/1▸ Leicester City Premier League Win Is The Largest Recorded Single Priced Winner In Betting History

❖ Leicester City FC ~ managed by the Italian "Tinkerman" Claudio Ranieri ~ pulled off the greatest upset in betting history by winning the 2015-16 Premier League ~ at the staggering odds of 5000/1. The highest priced win single bet price offered and taken, that won, ever recorded.

❖ A win single bet on Leicester at the season’s start was deemed less likely than finding Elvis alive, yet their remarkable counter attacking football style campaign, well led from the front by pacey Foxes record goalscorer Jamie Vardy ~ excellently supported from out wide on the right by "The Little Rooster" ~ aka Riyad Mahrez ~ turned Leicester City fans and big priced punters dreams into reality.

Superstar▸ An honourable mention must surely go to one of the most underrated footballers ever ~ Ngolo Kante ~ who dominated the midfield and protected the back four so quietly and efficiently ~ like no other I've ever seen. Never would Leicester have pulled it off without him.

Full Team▸ Kasper Schmeichel▸ Wes Morgan(c)▸ Robert Huth▸ Danny Simpson▸ Marc Albrighton▸ N'Golo Kante▸ Riyad Mahrez▸ Shinji Okazaki▸ Jamie Vardy▸ Leonardo Ulloa▸ Demarai Gray.

Ranieri Quote▸ Leicester and the fans will be in my heart for all of my life. I won the most important league in Europe, I think ~ not just Europe but the world ~ the Premier League. Everyone's second team in Italy is Leicester. In Thailand, the first team is Leicester.

❖ Red Rum ~ arguably the most well known name in horse racing history ~ won his first Grand National for trainer Ginger McCain in 1973 as a 9/1jf, overtaking Crisp and Richard Pitman in a dramatic finish.

❖ A win single bet on Red Rum delivered a handy return for punters who backed him in for his 1st Aintree win, marking the start of his Grand National legacy.

❖ Red Rum ~ trained by Ginger McCain ~ cemented his legendary National status with a second consecutive Grand National victory in 1974 at the double figure price of 11/1. Facing a competitive field, Red Rum’s stamina and heart shone through. He carried 12 stone to victory over arch rival L'Escargot ~ 23lb more than in 1973. Did you know L'Escargot is French for The Snail?

❖ A win single bet on him was a rewarding choice for punters who trusted his Aintree prowess, despite carrying topweight. L'Escargot got his revenge in 1975, beating Red Rum by 11 lengths to finally claim his only National win. The Snail no more!

Latest Cashout Ever▸ £1 Win Single▸ Red Rum▸ 11/1▸ Family Cashes Out On Red Rum 50 Years Late

❖ In 1977, Red Rum ~ now a household name ~ achieved a historic third Grand National victory at 9/1, a feat unmatched to this day. Trained by Ginger McCain ~ Red Rum won by a barnstorming 25 lengths. His owner, 86yo Noel Le Mare ~ won £145K via his horse's three triumphs. Red Rum retired from racing a year later in 1978.

❖ A win single bet paid off handsomely for loyal punters who believed in his Aintree magic despite his age and the stiff competition offered up by 17/2f Andy Pandy, who fell at Becher's Brook when 10l clear of the field.