Horse racing enthusiasts stuck in work today find themselves in a bit of a pickle.
Do you go covert, and sneakily watch the Cheltenham coverage on your phone under your desk? It’s less risky, but it’s a rubbish way to watch the action.
Do you shamelessly plaster it – full-screen and full-volume – on your work monitor, risking a slap on the wrist from boss? Not if you want that Christmas bonus.
Well, we posed the question: “Would you take a sick day to watch Cheltenham?” – 43% of punters of a pool size of 1000 said: “Yes”.
It’s certainly risk-free: no snitching co-workers, no bull-busting-bosses and no need for any celebratory restraint – it’s the oldest trick in the book; just don’t come into work next week wearing a shiny new pair of trainers…
Oddschecker spokesperson George Elek: “Cheltenham is the highlight of the racing calendar, and plenty of equine aficionados would do anything to make sure they’re welded to their sofa to witness the sparks flying.”
“Pulling a sickie is the obvious way out, and many will likely be feeling pretty ropey the next day too.”
Oddschecker are donating 5p for every bet placed throughout Cheltenham Festival to the Injured Jockeys Fund;
