Newbury pays price of online offer after Native victory

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A costly result for Newbury as Native River (left) takes the Hennessy from Carole's Destrier

Carole's Destrier chases home Native River in last year's Hennessy and is heading back to Newbury in DecemberCredit: Edward Whitaker

Colin Tizzard’s latest big-race winner proved costly for Newbury racecourse as well as the bookmakers on Saturday.

The Hennessy Gold Cup rarely fails to deliver a thriller but Newbury took the precaution of revving up business by offering the first 500 racegoers to book their £35 grandstand tickets online the chance of getting a freebie.

Yes, you've guessed it. The free day's racing kicked in if Native River won the Hennessy and the 7-2 favourite’s half-length victory cost Newbury a cool £17,500.

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Published on 29 November 2016inNews

Last updated 11:20, 29 November 2016

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