Last Friday the Bay`s MP Sir Roger Gale visited the local Ladbrokes Coral shop in his constituency to place a £50 charity bet ahead of the Grand National.

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The Grand National is the world's most famous steeplechase and is watched by an estimated 600 million people across 140 countries and it is estimated that around half the entire UK adult population place a bet on the race.

Sir Roger said:

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“The Grand National is one of Britain`s historic sporting occasions when the whole nation comes together. I am not opposed to responsible betting on such events and I was pleased to visit a local shop today to meet the staff and see the general excitement amongst customers. I took Ladbrokes Coral up on their generous offer of a free £50 bet for good causes but unfortunately my horse was not placed! I shall therefore make a modest donation to charity myself.”