One lucky Melbourne Cup punter from Queensland is set to turn one measly dollar into $1 Million Dollars if his selection passes the post first in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup at Flemington.
Michael Poole from the Sunshine Coast won Neds.com.au’s $1million dollars Melbourne Cup competition and has been flown up to Neds HQ to watch the race at their office in which he will be cheering on Johannes Vermeer.
Mr Poole said he was thrilled after received the call and quickly began studying the form guide for the race.
“I was blown away to receive the call,” he said.
“It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to win a million dollars.
“I haven’t slept since, studying the form guide and hoping to pick the winner for the big race.”
If Johannes Vermeer is able to win the Melbourne Cup the Mr Poole will walk away with $1Million Dollars for a bet of just $1.
Johannes Vermeer is currently the $10 third favourite in the race behind Marmelo ($8) and Almandin ($9).
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