William Hill has paid out £55 to a bereaved family, as tribute was paid to a man who loved betting on the racing.
John Green, who died at the age of 61, was honoured at his local bookmakers in St Ann's when his family stopped the funeral procession at the Wells Road shop and placed a £1 bet on every horse running in the 3:40 at Windsor.
Brother George Green, 64, of Colwick, told the Evening Post: "He was a man with a brilliant sense of humour. That was his main characteristic. He was a great family man.
"One of his main hobbies was a flutter at the bookies. He loved that particular bookies. He was pretty good actually. He only put very small bets on but he did it regularly.
"He loved his racing. They knew him well at the bookies. We wanted to put a small bet on every horse to ensure he leaves this world a winner."
William Hill manager, Wayne Cassidy, gathered all the stakes together and paid out £55 to the Green family, as if they had bet it all on the 4-1 winner, King of Argos.
Cassidy said: "I have worked here for eight years and I can remember John coming in every day. The place will seem empty without him."
William Hill has paid out £55 to a bereaved family, as tribute was paid to a man who loved betting on the racing.