Punter ignores bashing from Poms and backs faith in Winx with hefty wager

Winx strides to yet another victory, so why not 33?Credit: Scott Barbour

After dominating her country for so long and becoming something of a national icon, Winx further boosted her profile last month by being named joint best racehorse in the world.

While the decision was met with scepticism in Britain, with some damning the mare with faint praise, it was applauded in Australia where her fan club is vast, to say the least.

And such fandom means those true believers are prepared to act big to prove their adoration and affection – such as placing a small fortune on the wondermare to remain unbeaten for a little while longer.

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Published on 5 February 2019inNews

Last updated 20:12, 5 February 2019

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