Josie Gibson scored massive Ascot win after huge outside bet
Wednesday was certainly Josie Gibson’s lucky day as she scored a huge Ascot win on an outside bet, The sun has reported.
The host of This Morning, 38, won £1700 betting 22/1 Jimi Hendrix to win the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot 2023 to become the biggest winner of the day.
Everyone told her she was crazy for doing it, but she felt like fluttering. She didn’t bet much, just a throwaway amount and ended up winning £1,700,” a television source revealed.
During the race, the TV favorite was caught pumping the air with her fist as she showed her irrepressible joy for her huge win.
The This Morning star stunned in a bright pink dress as she appeared at the daytime racecourse on behalf of the television show.
Lucky one! Wednesday was certainly Josie Gibson’s lucky day as she scored a huge Ascot win with an outside bet, reports The Sun
Winner: The host of This Morning, 38, won £1700 betting on 22/1 Jimi Hendrix to win the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot 2023
The 38-year-old smiled as she posed for snaps in her colorful ensemble, which featured chic cut-out details on the side.
She gathered her hair back into a sleek style and showed off her dewy skin and peach eyeshadow.
The blonde beauty was later captured giggling and laughing as she beamed with Heart Breakfast host Amanda Holden.
The dynamic duo posed like a storm when they were spotted posing for a selfie.
Amanda, 52, looked effortlessly elegant in a lilac dress with striking cut-out sleeves.
The presenter opted for a royal theme with plum and purple hues and opted for a ruffled waist maxi dress.
She accessorized herself with a glamorous headpiece adorned with a glitzy veil and painted her nails black.
The media personality styled her blonde locks in a sleek straight style and went with a soft, summery makeup look.
Happy: During the race, the TV favorite was captured pumping the air with her fist as she showed her irrepressible joy for her huge win
Star: The This Morning star stunned in a bright pink dress as she appeared at the daytime racecourse on behalf of the television show
Glowing: The 38-year-old smiled as she posed for snaps in her colorful ensemble, sporting chic cut-out details on the side
Stunner: She gathered her hair back into a sleek style and showed off her dewy skin and peach eyeshadow
Also present was Georgia Toffolo.
The I’m A Celebrity star, 28, kept things low-key in an elegant powder blue skirt suit and taupe pillbox as she attended the race festival.
The opening of Royal Ascot 2023 saw many members of the royal family flock to the racecourse to celebrate King Charles’ first event as monarch.
Included in the royal lineup were King Charles and Queen Camilla, Princess Anne, Zara and Mike Tindall, and Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
This year, race organizers paid tribute to Royal Ascot’s ‘biggest fan’, Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away last September.
During her 70-year reign, the late Her Majesty attended almost every Royal Ascot festival, with the exception of last year.
This year, the organizers have displayed a heartwarming collection of photos of the Queen visiting Ascot over the years.
They include a black and white photo of the royal family riding the track in 1960 when she was 34 years old.
The mother of four was pictured wearing a headscarf and riding boots as her horse galloped down the track.
Celebration: The opening of Royal Ascot 2023 saw many members of the royal family flock to the racecourse to celebrate King Charles’s first event as monarch
The Queen took part in an unofficial race with other members of her royal party and finished fourth.
In addition, the organizers also select a photo of the Queen beaming on Ladies Day in 2013.
The event proved to be one of the Queen’s most successful Ascots as her horse Estimate won the Gold Cup – making her the first monarch in 200 years to win the award.
The late royal was pictured beaming at her trophy, which was presented to her by her son Prince Andrew.