The following appeared in today's Galway Independent.
A mystery Galway punter has narrowly missed out on becoming Paddy Power's biggest ever winner.
The Athenry man, who has yet to collect his prize, recently scooped E107,550 when four of the five horses he had picked as part of a E130 Super Yankee (fiver unit stake, 26 bets) bet came in first.
However, the windfall was bittersweet as had the final horse won, his Jackpot would have increased to a whopping E1,077,705.
Thursday's Racing At Thurles
20th Nov: The www.thurlesraces.ie Beginners Chase kicks off proceedings at 12.35 and sees the best prospect of the afternoon on show.
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Saturday's Racing At Punchestown
15th Nov: Trafford Lad (9-4) maintained his unbeaten record over fences in the A Space Cabins Florida Pearl Novice Chase.
Friday's Racing At Dundalk
14th Nov: Billy Lee stole the show under the Dundalk lights when guiding home Jalmira to a popular Listed triumph.
Thursday's Racing At Clonmel
13th Nov: The feature event of the day was the Grade Two Clonmel Oil Chase and it went to Tom Taaffe's Glenfinn Captain.
Wednesday's Racing At Fairyhouse
12th Nov: Noel Meade is considering a step up in grade for Dan Dare after he got off the mark over hurdles at the third attempt in the first division of the Fairyhouse Membership 2009 Maiden Hurdle.
