Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool fans all backing the SAME horse TODAY at Cheltenham 2019
BOOKIES fear being bashed by Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool fans at Cheltenham today.
Punters are heaping their hard-earned cash on Definitly Red - because it’s the colour of their favourite team.
Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool supporters have all heaped cash on the outsider who is a 66/1 shot.
And bookies are so terrified that if the deliberately misspelt Definitly Red wins they will owe punters millions.
A Paddy Power spokesman said: “It’s unusual for United, Arsenal and Liverpool fans to agree on who they want to win a ‘title’ race - but this afternoon they do.
“Definitly Red has been hugely backed - especially in Manchester and Liverpool. We’re not giving it much of a chance but, if it wins, we’ll definitely be in the Red.”
Gold Cup tips - who to back in the Gold Cup
Racing editor Jason Heavey
He stays. He jumps. He loves the ground. He has the best jump jockey on the planet on board. Not many horses win back-to-back Gold Cups but NATIVE RIVER has it within his grasp. Presenting Percy is fascinating while it might be a year early for Clan Des Obeaux. With the emphasis on stamina, Elegant Escape is great each-way value.
WIN: NATIVE RIVER
EACH-WAY: Elegant Escape
Former Express racing editor Patrick Weaver
TIP: NATIVE RIVER
EACH-WAY: Clan Des Obeaux
LAY: Presenting Percy
Gold Cup preview
Owner Philip Reynolds admits he is feeling the nerves before Presenting Percy's bid for Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup glory.
Already a dual Festival winner, the Pat Kelly-trained eight-year-old has been towards the head of the market for the blue riband ever since sealing his second victory in the Cotswolds with a scintillating display in the RSA Chase last March.
His preparation for the most prestigious race in National Hunt racing has been far from conventional, however - with his successful defence of the Galmoy Hurdle at Gowran Park in January his only competitive start since last year's Festival.
Presenting Percy nonetheless carries the hopes of a nation on Friday afternoon - something that is not lost on his owner.
Reynolds said: "I don't understand the whole 'people's horse' thing, but he's a horse that goes out and gives you everything he's got. He puts it on the line every day he goes out, and I think people admire that.
"Pat is pleased with him, and it would of course be very special to win a Gold Cup on a number of levels.
"He's been favourite for the Gold Cup since he won the RSA last year, and it's very hard to put it out of your mind - particularly when you're on the run-up to a race as well.
"It's easier when he's in Pat's and I know he's being looked after and couldn't be in better hands. But when we're in the parade ring before a race, it's terrifying, to be honest.
"I expect it will be much the same."