Cork punter scoops €500,000 from €20 bet

Lady luck was smiling on a fortunate Cork punter who won a staggering €500,000 for a €20 bet on racing yesterday.

The bet, which was placed in the Paddy Power betting office in Bantry, correctly predicted four horses to win on Grand National Day including the Irish-trained 33/1 winner of the feature race, Silver Birch.