Builder wins bet on Epsom Derby thanks to 'spooky' time capsule tip
Summary
A construction worker in south London won a bet on the Epsom Derby horse race by following a tip found in a 62-year-old time capsule. The capsule included a note from 1964 suggesting to bet on a horse with a Christmas-related name, which led him to bet on the horse Christmas Day that won the race.Key Facts
- A time capsule from 1964 was found under a statue in Crystal Palace Park, London.
- The capsule contained old coins and a handwritten note about horse racing winnings.
- The note advised betting on a horse with a Christmas-related name.
- Site manager Josh Smalls bet £20 on the horse named Christmas Day, which won at 7-1 odds.
- The winning horse Christmas Day was trained by Aidan O'Brien and ridden by Ronan Whelan.
- The capsule was discovered by contractor Craciun Marius Dorin during renovation work.
- Dorin’s first name, Craciun, means Christmas in Romanian.
- Bromley Mayor Christine Harris also placed a bet on Christmas Day and plans to donate winnings to charity.
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