Peanuts to a Squirrel

A PUNTER who won a share of £4million in the opening two days of Royal Ascot last year has staked an 80p each way bet to win £1million this time around.

Gambling legend Richard Brocklebank, 51, known as the Squirrel, seized the opportunity for an EW Lucky 31 when he spotted bookmakers flagging up five hot favourites.

His scoop6superclub.com syndicate took a share of £2m on the Tuesday of last year’s Ascot and a slice of a bonus £2m the next day.