Bin-cleaner scoops £1.3m from £2 bet

Date:15th May 2014, picture James Hardisty, (JH100369l). Ladies Day at York Race Course Dante Festival, pictured Race goers watching the main race of the day The Betfred Dante Stakes.

Craig Brazier has won a total of £1,342,599 after he popped into his local Betfred branch and spent his last £2 on last weekend’s bumper Scoop6 payout, following a visit to a fishing tackle shop.

The 39-year-old, who has vowed to carry on cleaning bins, could land a further £5,481,763 by picking the winner of this weekend’s bonus race.

The father-of-two told Chad that it was only the third time he had played the Scoop6 accumulator, and picked all six winners.

He said: “I’d spent most of my money on fishing gear, but I had £2 in my pocket so I nipped into the Betfred shop as I knew there was a huge rollover.

“It was only the third time I’d played the Scoop6 and I had four winners the week before.

“I went home to watch the racing and started panicking after I got three out of three.

“My last horse Chatez runs for Alan King, my favourite-ever trainer. I couldn’t see the telly because I was running round the room riding the horse.

“I went absolutely berserk when he won and I was still up at 4am wondering if it had really happened.

“On Sunday I went fishing to let it all sink in, but all I caught was some sleep on the bank.

“My biggest previous win was on New Year’s Day in 2008 when Blazing Bailey landed me a Lucky 15.

“Since that day I’ve always said I’d have a horse with Alan King if I had enough money. Now I might have two.”

Craig’s winning streak began with Bear Behind coming in at 16/1 at the 2.05pm at Haydock, followed by Conry at 17/2 at the 2.50pm at Catterick.

He followed this up with Wee Jean romping home at 8/1 in the 2.55pm at Goodwood.

Then, 15 minutes later, Jjoyeuse came in ahead at 3/1 in the 3.10pm at Haydock, followed by Jonny Cavagin, also at 3/1, coming in at the 3.25pm at Catterick.

And Haydock proved third time lucky for Craig when, at 3.35pm, Chatez stormed home for a win - making the bin cleaner a millionaire in less than two hours.

Betfred boss Fred Done said: “I’m delighted for all eight winners, but particularly Craig as he placed his bet in one of my shops.

“He clearly has a knack for the Scoop6 and I hope he goes on to land the big bonus on Saturday.”

Others who shared the record £10,740,797 jackpot have stayed anonymous.