A bookie is offering the chance for four lucky punters to win a VIP lounge seat to watch the Cheltenham horse racing from Benidorm after maths-savvy fans worked out its cheaper to watch it from their than it is to go to the festival itself
So, you want to watch the horse racing but don’t want to fork out for a ticket to Cheltenham? Well, one bookie is offering the chance to win a VIP lounge seat — only thing is, you’ll be watching the races from Benidorm.
Last year, social media blew up with punters flocking to the Mediterranean hotspot instead of Cheltenham itself, after fans did the maths and found it would be cheaper to watch the racing from there than the actual course.
This year, tickets for just one day at Cheltenham can set punters back by at least £150, with VIP tickets costing hundreds more — but return flights from London to Benidorm cost as little as £37.
Now, four racing fans will have the chance to jet off to Benidorm and watch the famous horse racing event in the sunshine themselves this year, on an all-expenses paid trip.
Flights, hotels, drinks and food will all be included in the competition prize, which closes on March 6, you can enter via the link here.
The lucky punters have the approval of Derek ‘Tommo’ Thompson and six Cheltenham Festival-winning jockey Paddy Brennan, who have ‘ditched’ Cheltenham this year in favour of a trip to the Costas, which was recorded in a hilarious clip.
The pair have already been sampling the delights of the Spanish haven, enjoying a few tipples in the warm weather in their shorts.
Dominic Celica, of , which is behind the competition, said: “This is all just a bit of fun, and we are really looking forward to Cheltenham – but who wouldn’t want a bit of March sunshine.
“We all know the weather in March in the UK can be temperamental, with Cheltenham racing fans having to put up with rain, cold temperatures and high winds over the years.
“But in Benidorm, you can practically guarantee sunshine and temperatures in the high teens – what’s not to love?
“And with it coming at no cost, it’s a no brainer to get out there and enjoy Cheltenham away from the mud and busy crowds.”
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